#52: With Richie Kirwan - On muscle loss, aging and the consequences of the covid lockdown

This is such a brilliant episode. I spoke with Richie Kirwan, a Nutritionist and PhD researcher at Liverpool John Moores University. He has an undergrad degree in biological sciences from University College Cork and a masters degree in nutrition and metabolism from the University of Barcelona. His research focuses on the effect of muscle and body fat on heart disease and how we can use high protein Mediterranean diets and Resistance Exercise to improve body composition and health. 

In this episode we speak about what happens when we stop moving as much, how quickly muscle can be lost, and how fast exercise can impact insulin resistance.

We also discuss some simple, actionable advice on what you can do to protect yourself and your loved ones from excessive muscle loss. 

One of my fave episodes to-date.

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