Tell me about Gabrielle Lyon

Gabrielle Lyon is a board-certified family physician and the founder of the Institute for Muscle Centric Medicine®. Her work focuses on skeletal muscle's crucial role in enhancing longevity and performance, especially among high-performers and Special Operations Military members.

Key Points:

• Professional Background: Dr. Lyon is trained in nutritional sciences and geriatrics. She completed her education at Washington University.
• Functional Medicine: Specializes in a functional medicine approach that prioritizes muscle health to improve aging and overall performance.
• Author: Wrote the New York Times best-seller "Forever Strong: A New, Science-Based Strategy for Aging Well," focusing on the importance of protein and muscle health in aging.

She has appeared on several podcasts, including the Huberman Lab, Mind Pump Podcast, and The Resetter Podcast.

Ashwagandha is a supplement often discussed on the Huberman Lab for its effects on stress and hormone regulation. Here’s a summary of what Andrew Huberman mentions about it:

Benefits:

1. Cortisol Reduction:

   • Ashwagandha significantly reduces cortisol levels, with studies indicating reductions between 14.5% to 27.9% in stressed individuals1 2.
   • Effective for managing chronic stress and improving sleep quality by lowering cortisol3.
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2. Anti-Anxiety Effects:

   • It has potent anti-anxiety properties, backed by multiple peer-reviewed studies3.

3. Hormonal Effects:

   • Can indirectly increase testosterone by lowering cortisol, which tends to help balance hormone levels1.
   • Shows improvement in C-reactive protein levels, heart palpitations, thyroid hormones, and overall cardiovascular health4.

Usage Recommendations:

• Cycling:

  • Ashwagandha should not be taken continuously. It's recommended to use it for no more than two weeks at a time, followed by a two-week break to avoid potential disruptions to other hormone pathways and liver or thyroid issues1 5.

• Timing:

  • Best taken later in the day or in the evening, especially when used for reducing cortisol and improving sleep quality4.

• Dosage:

  • Dosages can vary; it is advised to follow the recommended dosages on the bottle from a reputable brand and consult resources like examine.com for more specific guidance4.

Always consult a healthcare professional before starting any new supplement regimen.