Ep. Inflammation Is Aging You Faster Than You Think! – The Shocking Truth About Blood Sugar, Muscle & Longevity with Dr. Paul Reynolds | Menopause, Perimenopause & Metabolic Health

About this episode

The episode discusses the impact of inflammation and glucose on aging and health, featuring insights from Dr. Paul Reynolds.

Today, I’m delighted to connect with Dr. Paul Reynolds, whom I was honored to meet at an event last year. He is a professor of cell biology and physiology at Brigham Young University. In our discussion, we explore inflammation, how it changes with aging, and how muscle serves as both an endocrine and a metabolic organ. We unpack glucose physiology, how it drives inflammation in the body, and examine the effects of glycation and the changes it causes in our eyes, immune systems, nerves, skin, and bones. Dr. Reynolds explains his “rules” for glucose balancing and the benefits of micro-dosing with GLP-1s, or starting with a minimal dose and increasing it slowly. We also discuss cravings and gender differences in men and women, and share practical strategies that everyone can use. I am looking forward to recording another podcast episode with Dr. Reynolds later this year, when his new book comes out. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: Chronic inflammation as the root of many modern health issues Muscle loss with aging and its link to inflammation and glycation How excess glucose fuels free radicals, glycation, and inflammation What glycation is and why it damages the body Lifestyle…

People in this episode

Host: Everyday Wellness™

Guest: Dr. Paul Reynolds

Topics covered

• inflammation
• aging
• muscle health
• glucose physiology
• glycation
• menopause
• metabolic health

Keywords

• chronic inflammation
• muscle loss
• glycation
• GLP-1
• insulin sensitivity
• menopause
• autoimmunity

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Brigham Young University

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