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Episode: 524. The Overlooked Role of Muscle in Brain & Metabolic Health with Max Lugavere
Description: Resistance training doesn’t just help you lift heavier things, it also improves blood sugar control, insulin sensitivity, and even brain health. In this episode, Max Lugavere – health and science journalist and author of Genius Foods – expands our understanding of the importance of protein and building muscle mass. Check out Commune’s health, nutrition, and functional medicine courses free for 14 days at onecommune.com/trial In this episode we cover:0:03:15 – What is body recomposition and why is it important?0:07:01 – How does lean muscle affect blood glucose levels and insulin sensitivity?0:08:52 – What is a glucose sink?<...