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Podcast: Physical Activity Researcher
Episode: Muscles as a Carb Sink | Cardiometabolic Health and Muscle Mass - Dr. Richie Kirwan (Pt1)
Description: Muscle mass is not only essential for physical strength and performance but also plays a crucial role in managing blood glucose levels and reducing the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
In this episode we welcome Dr. Richie Kirwan, a lecturer in nutrition and exercise physiology at Liverpool John Moores University. Dr. Kirwan's research focuses on the critical role of muscle mass in cardiometabolic health, particularly in cardiac rehabilitation.
His work explores how muscle mass influences cardiovascular health, blood glucose control, and lipid profiles, highlighting the importance of exercise and high-protein, Mediterranean-style diets in maintaining muscle health a...