677. How to maintain muscle and hair as you age (and if you're on a GLP)

What if the weight you're losing on a GLP-1, or from cutting calories, isn't just fat? In this episode, I'm joined again by Angelo Keely, CEO of Kion, to unpack how to protect your organ of longevity, your muscle, especially in perimenopause, menopause, and beyond. We break down why GLP-1s and calorie restriction can both lead to muscle loss, how essential amino acids (EAAs) differ from the protein in your steak or chicken, and what the research shows about maintaining muscle even when you can't work out. We also get into how much protein women really need, how aminos may take some of the pressure off hitting your daily protein goal, and why consistency matters more than you think. Angelo also explains what creatine can do for your muscles and your brain, why it won't make you bulky, and why both creatine and EAAs have such a strong safety record. What you'll learn: Why GLP-1s and calorie restriction can both put your muscle at risk How essential amino acids differ from the protein in whole foods What the NASA bed rest studies showed about maintaining muscle without exercise How much protein to aim for, and how aminos may help you get there without feeling stuffed Why losing muscle can set you up for yo-yo dieting and weight regain Why taking aminos daily matters more than taking them a few days a week How creatine may support strength, lean muscle, and focus after a bad night's sleep What creatine won't do, according to Angelo, including making women bulky Tune in to learn how to protect your muscle, your metabolism, and your longevity at every age. Thyroid Fixer listeners get 20% off anything in the Kion store, including Kion Aminos and creatine, at https://getkion.com/thyroid Resources: Kion (20% off): https://getkion.com/thyroid Grab your Thyroid Fixer here: https://betterlifedoctor.com/ New here? Use code LISTEN20 for 20% off your first order Returning customers can use code LISTEN10 for 10% off SHOP DR. AMIE'S FIXXR® SUPPLEMENTS: betterlifedoctor.com LET'S GET YOUR LIFE BACK...Connect with Dr. Amie Hornaman Book a free thyroid and hormone solution call: https://dramiehornaman.com/pages/book-a-call CHECK OUT MY FREEBIES... JUST CLICK BELOW What Are the Optimal Lab Ranges? What Steps Can I Take? https://health.dramie.com/get-these-labs?utm_source=yt Don't know where to start...don't know which labs are useful? And what to do when you get your results? “How To” Guide For Supplements https://health.dramie.com/supplement-guide?utm_source=yt Fix Your Thyroid and Adrenals To Fix Your Life https://health.dramie.com/lab-and-symptom-checklist?utm_source=yt Can Supplements Help with Hypothyroidism? https://health.dramie.com/supplement-cheat-sheet?utm_source=yt Dr. Amie's Beauty Products Guide: https://health.dramie.com/beauty-guide?utm_source=yt RATE, REVIEW AND FOLLOW ON APPLE PODCASTS Show your love for Dr. Amie and The Thyroid Fixer Podcast! If you're enjoying our journey together, I'd be thrilled if you could take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts. Your support helps me reach and help more people just like you, guiding them towards their optimal selves! Just click HERE (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-thyroid-fixer/id1529800263), scroll all the way down, give us those 5 stars, and share what you enjoy about my episodes in a review. Haven't subscribed yet? Make sure to follow The Thyroid Fixer Podcast to catch all the new episodes that come out every week. Follow HERE (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-thyroid-fixer/id1529800263) and never miss out on a moment of the journey! CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Join my exclusive Facebook Group and get questions answered LIVE weekly, Just Fix Your Thyroid, for a Community of HOPE and SUPPORT in your thyroid journey. https://www.facebook.com/groups/dramie/ Like me on Facebook: Amie Hornaman Nutrition and Functional Medicine (https://www.facebook.com/amiehornamannutrition/) Subscribe on YouTube: Dr. Amie Hornaman (https://www.youtube.com/c/dramiehornaman) Follow me on Instagram: @dramiehornaman (https://www.instagram.com/dramiehornaman/) Disclaimer: Information provided on The Thyroid Fixer® podcast is for informational purposes only. This information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product. Do not use the information provided in this podcast for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or other supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem.