Skeletal Muscle & Fat Loss for Longevity with Layne Norton, PhD

Layne Norton, Ph. D., is a scientist, pro natural bodybuilder, raw elite powerlifter, and physique coach, among other things. He received his BS in Biochemistry, and his PhD in Nutritional Sciences. He is a current IPF and USAPL world and national record-holder in squat (668 lb).“I always tell people, I don't think I would've had the success I did in business or social media or academia if I hadn't done weightlifting because that taught me so much about other things in life.” —Layne NortonIn this episode we discuss:MUSCLE/ WEIGHT LIFTING The keys to preserving muscle and losing fat  Why is skeletal muscle so important for longevity and brain health?What’s really driving muscle growth: intrinsic vs. systemic factors, IGF, and hormone signalingThe important role of inflammation from exerciseWOMEN vs MENMost studies done on men  Women training on empty stomach  Clarifying the role of cortisol—a misunderstood hormoneProtein and amino acids amounts needed to build muscle SCIENTIFIC INTEGRITY What is a scientific paperHow to read scienceWhat is fake and what is not  FOOD/ DIETEnergy: are all calories equal?  How much we are burning va how much we actually burn  Mascros  Genes / blood work and specific diets  Tracking meals and counting calories  Find Layne here:YouTubeInstagramWebsiteSponsors:Eight Sleep: $150 off  - NEUROhttps://www.eightsleep.com/neuroHVMN- 20% DISCOUNT - NEUROhttps://hvmn.me/NeuroYou can follow me or contact me here ---Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3ewI5P0Instagram: louisanicola_Twitter : louisanicola_YouTube: Louisa NicolaThe information provided in this show is not medical advice, nor should it be taken or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The Neuro Experience podcast, its employees, guests and affiliates assume no liability for the application of the information discussed.The Neuro Athletics Newsletter Instagram: @louisanicola_Twitter : @louisanicola_YouTube: @Louisa NicolaThe Neuro Experience Podcast is proud to have hosted: Dr Andrew Huberman, Dr Gabrielle Lyon, Dr Layne Norton, Thomas DeLauer, Shawn Stevenson, Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen, Saad Alam, Uma Naidoo, Dr. Lanna Cheuck, Angela Lee Pucci, Jillian Turecki, Dr. Jordan Feigenbaum, Dr. Darren Candow, Dr. Sue Varma, Evy Poumpouras, Dr Casey Means, Renee Deehan, Dr Chris Palmer, Dr Charles Brenner, Dr Joe Zundell