In this week’s Team Never Quit episode, Marcus and Melanie have the pleasure of hosting Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, a well-respected functional medicine practitioner and the founder of the Institute for Muscle-Centric Medicine®. Dr. Lyon is a leading expert in brain and thyroid health, lean body mass support, and longevity. Her insights into optimizing health and vitality are grounded in a wealth of knowledge and experience.
She challenges the notion that becoming frail is a passive process, emphasizing the power of choice in shaping one's health and longevity.
By identifying emotional, environmental, and psychological barriers to lasting health, Dr. Lyon guides individuals in designing personalized action plans and advanced nutrition interventions.
Her philosophy revolves around the idea that vibrant health and longevity are achievable by unlocking one's potential for wellness through dedicated effort and personalized strategies.
Join us in this enlightening conversation with Dr. Gabrielle Lyon as we explore the dynamic relationship between personalized health interventions and the foundation of an exceptional life. Learn how you too can unlock your potential for vibrant health and longevity.

Sponsors:
- Navyfederal.org
- Fitbod.me/TNQ

In this episode you will hear:
• I don’t make resolutions. I set standards. (1:34)
• I never changed my direction. From 17 to where I am now, my direction never changed. I studied nutritional sciences. I was lucky enough to train under one of the world leading experts in protein metabolism. (10:46)
• I was very unimpressed with the physical ability to be good at sports. (11:32)
• I’ve always been interested in being of service. The worst thing someone could be is not be useful. (15:45)
• I was always interested in being fit. (18:44)
• I had this moment – “What the fuck are we doing?” You’re telling people to do these things, they’re following it, and we’re not telling them the right information. (22:12)
• The biggest piece of advice as people are thinking about the new year: Don’t be surprised that you don’t want to go to the gym. Everybody is shocked. Plan for your weaknesses. (26:37)
• There’s a lot of misinformation in the nutrition space. (27:33)
• No, red meat is not killing the planet. (27:43)
• Eat for strength. Everything else is a smokescreen. (27:45)
• Policy, politics, money influences everything. (29:50)
• There’s a lot of talk about eating for your blood type. There isn’t evidence to support it. (35:46)
• I take care of special operators, and early cancer detection. (49:54)
• The other group of individuals are very entrepreneurial, motivated, mavericks, innovators, and moms. It’s an architect of a person. (50:23)
• You wanna know our family motto? DBAP - Don’t be a pussy. (60:24)
• This is about a mission that could change the narrative of medicine. (61:42)
• Dr. Lyon’s Supplement recommendations: Mitopure (Urolithin A - a postbiotic), Vitamin D, Fish Oil, and a good multi-vitamin.