#400: Why Chasing Muscle for Longevity Might Backfire: The Real Keys to Aging Well With Joel Greene.

Today, I'm excited to bring back the always thought-provoking Joel Greene, author of "The Immunity Code" and "The Way," for a fresh conversation on why true longevity is about so much more than how much muscle you have or the latest diet trend you're following. Joel Greene opens up about the hard lessons he's learned from decades of self-experimentation and reveals why chasing that ideal gym physique might actually backfire as you age.

 

Episode Timestamps:

Welcome & episode introduction ... 00:00:00

The evolving nature of health and homeostasis ... 00:08:29

Beware rigid diet tribes—find nutritional flexibility ... 00:21:41

Biomarkers people miss: fasting insulin and acyl carnitines ... 00:23:11

Chronic ketosis, ATP, and metabolic slowdowns ... 00:25:16

Myth-busting muscle and the limits of bodybuilding for aging ... 00:27:17

Functional movement, flexibility, and big toe strength ... 00:34:29

Simple foundation: daily jumps or hops ... 00:47:41

Sensible protocols for muscle gain after 50 ... 01:00:07

Balance in diet as the true key to insulin sensitivity ... 01:08:06

Rules of thumb: meal timing for insulin ... 01:15:56

Stillness, faith, and feeding your spirit ... 01:21:56

Most abused supplement: Antioxidants ... 01:27:54

Body fat percentage as top longevity marker ... 01:29:12

 

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