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Lyon: Alzheimer's, Heart Disease, and Diabetes Are Symptoms of Unhealthy Muscle

Dr. Gabrielle Lyon · Doctor: This Will Strip Your Fat Faster Than Anything! | Dr. Gabrielle Lyon · Oct 9, 2025 · at 39:10

Dr. Gabrielle Lyon advocates for her 'muscle-centric medicine' model, arguing that modern chronic illnesses stem primarily from dysfunctional skeletal muscle.

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“Alzheimer's, cardiovascular disease, Diabetes, obesity, that these are all symptoms of unhealthy skeletal muscle”

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