The Truth About Protein | Dr. Gabrielle Lyon & Dr. Andrew Huberman

Dr. Andrew Huberman and Dr. Gabrielle Lyon discuss why consuming one gram of protein per pound of ideal body weight is safe, how it prevents obesity and muscle loss, and why concerns about kidney damage or cancer risk are largely unfounded. Dr. Gabrielle Lyon is a board-certified physician who did her clinical and research training at Washington University in geriatrics and nutrition. Dr. Andrew Huberman is a tenured professor of neurobiology and ophthalmology at Stanford University School of Medicine and host of the Huberman Lab podcast. Watch the full episode:    • How to Exercise & Eat for Optimal Health &...   Show notes: https://www.hubermanlab.com/episode/d... Timestamps 00:00 Protein Intake 00:29 Debunking Protein Myths 01:35 The Role of Protein in Diet & Health 02:24 Early Studies on Protein & Body Composition 03:07 Detailed Study on Protein Distribution 05:29 Impact of Protein on Weight Loss 09:16 Protein & Exercise Synergy 12:00 Practical Takeaways for Diet & Exercise #HubermanLab #GabriellLyon #Protein Disclaimer & Disclosures: https://www.hubermanlab.com/disclaimer