What Is Sarcopenia and How to Avoid Sarcopenia In Menopause
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What is sarcopenia and why is this such an important topic for every woman over 40? That is the topic of conversation today. What is Sarcopoenia? Sarcopenia is to muscle what osteoporosis is to bone. Significant loss of skeletal muscle mass and or muscle strength. Sarcopenia is tied to anabolic resistance in midlife women, making it harder to gain lean muscle growth or maintenance after 40. Older adults - both men and women - have to work harder to gain lean muscle mass. Women have less overall body mass and muscle to begin with and more dramatic reductions in...
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Stronger Muscles Longer Life: The Untold Value of this Accessible to All Anatomy
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It’s no secret in 2025 that stronger muscles lead to longer life. If you’re a woman in perimenopause, postmenopause or anything in between, this is no surprise to you. I think we are very aware of it, but let’s unpack how weight lifting treats and prevents chronic diseases. Women, at any age, need stronger muscles for a longer life. Not just for aesthetics, but for functionality and independence. My Guest: A longtime Vanity Fair contributing editor, Michael Joseph Gross has published investigative reporting, essays, and books about culture, technology, politics, religion, and...
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5 Things I Would Do If I Were Tired All the Time in Menopause
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So many women say they’re tired all the time in menopause. Even those who do exercise to improve health, which would include energy levels, will often say, “I’m tired all the time.” Let me share what I would do, and actually did at the end of 2019 when I found myself recovering from a big year of mental and physical stressors. 80% of the population don’t exercise, specifically 80% of women don’t lift weights the minimum times per week needed for optimal metabolic health. If you are one of those 20% you should be the most energetic people in the room wherever you go! If...
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You’re Not Really Bloated!
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We’ve had it wrong! You’re not really bloated!! My guest explains what ‘bloated’ is … and isn’t… How your hormones and gut interface happen and why adding protein might NOT be the thing you need to do right now if you’re not really bloated. My Guest: Shefaly Ravula, PA-C, IFMCP is the visionary founder of Precision Gut Health, a virtual telehealth practice on a mission to unlock the secrets of gut health, nutrition and longevity. At the heart of her practice lies a powerful fusion of functional medicine, culinary nutrition, and a profound commitment to...
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5 Reasons You’re Not Losing Weight or Gaining Muscle After 50
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If you are exercising but not losing weight or gaining muscle after 50, there are some easy and yet not-so-obvious reasons why. This is for all of you exercising but not getting results. Whether you or women you work with are interested in gaining muscle after 50, you may like this: How to Design Strength Programs that Work PRE, peri and post-menopause is a new workshop I'm offering complimentary to our members and existing Menopause Fitness Specialists. If you’re interested as a non-member, add your name here to the . 5 Reasons You May Struggle Losing Fat or...
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What to Do When Joints Hurt, Ache or Need Replaced? A Doctor Viewpoint
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What do you do when your joints hurt? Do you think this is only temporary because I did too much of something? What can you do when joints hurt, or at least ache? Are you thinking or told about knee replacement? If this is you, this is your episode! My Guest: Dr. Joshua Schacter, DO, FAAOS, America’s Holistic Orthopedic Surgeon, is redefining joint care with a commitment to providing actual solutions for his patients. Spending a decade as the Chief of Orthopedic Surgery and Director of the Advanced Orthopedic Center of Excellence, he saw the need for non-invasive, innovative...
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Extended Cardio and Low Protein Equal Short Term Weight Loss
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Short term weight loss sounds great BUT it’s not all fat – it’s muscle! Muscle will be much harder to regain as we age because of anabolic resistance.. Clothes might feel loose and you get weight loss compliments. But short term weight loss is just giving a “false positive” honeymoon period. This might mean you divorced muscle, the love of your life. 1. Muscle Mass Loss (Sarcopenia) Protein Deficiency Protein is essential for building and maintaining muscle tissue. Insufficient protein intake exacerbates muscle atrophy and increases the risk of falls and injuries....
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Simple Ways to Know if You’re Following Protein Rules in Menopause
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The protein rules in menopause change. We’ve talked about protein before. But not like this. Instead of a complicated, Smart Scale, DEXA scan-based check your numbers hard line obsession, you’re going to get down-to-earth, easy to hear support for your protein rules in menopause. My Guest: Jordan Robertson is an evidence based naturopathic doctor, and the owner of The Confident Clinician, a software built specially to help clinicians make research-backed decisions for their patients with nutrition, supplements and lifestyle medicine. Questions We Answer in...
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Listener Menopause Exercise Question: Are You Exercising Too Much, Too Little, or Just Right?”
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Listener Menopause Exercise Question: Are You Exercising Too Much, Too Little, or Just Right?” Recently, a listener asked a menopause exercise question, "I'm doing strength training three times a week for 30 minutes. Is that too much? If you have wondered, or wonder what is enough, too much or the Goldilocks for you, this is for you. Based on a study in Ireland called Menowell (not to be confused with the bars), almost 70% of us get our information from friends and 50% get information from social media. So, beware. Even researchers right now are spending a lot of time and...
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Essential Oils for Menopause Hormones | Essential How-to for Essential Oils
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In this episode of essential oils for menopause hormones, I asked all the questions you ask. The purpose? To find beyond exercise and food, what can you do with essential oils to support your symptoms or simply elevate your health. I ask about essential oils for menopause hormones – adrenal fatigue, sleep, libido, cravings and more. Don’t miss this one! My Guest: Jodi Sternoff Cohen is a bestselling author, award-winning journalist, functional practitioner and founder of Vibrant Blue Oils, where she has combined her training in nutritional therapy and aromatherapy...
info_outlineTo support muscle growth in menopause, you need to understand the critical role of liver health.
If you’re struggling with muscle loss and fat gain, your liver is an essential player in the game.
Stick with me as we uncover actionable strategies for boosting liver health and achieving muscle growth in menopause and beyond during this moment in time post pandemic.
My Guest:
Sara Banta is a certified Dietary Supplement Professional, member of the National Association of Nutritional Professionals, and founder of Accelerated Health Products, recognized as the Most Innovative Supplement Company.
Sara pioneers innovative solutions to support holistic well-being. She empowers others to achieve optimal health through supplements, DNA-based nutrition, and lifestyle changes.
Questions We Answer in This Episode:
- [00:10:53] How is the liver related to muscle growth in menopause?
- [00:20:31] How can certain proteins help you reach fitness goals, while others may actually get in the way?
- [00:22:53] Why are essential amino acids crucial for supporting muscle building?
- [00:31:21] How can you take care of your liver to help with muscle gain and fat loss?
- [00:40:20] What are the side effects of GLP-1?
- [00:42:50] What are safe alternatives to ozempic?
Liver Health's Role in Menopausal Muscle Growth
- Roles: detox, bile production, hormone regulation, protein metabolism.
- Chemicals and toxins overload the liver, impairing fat and protein processing.
Protein Intake Challenges & Solutions
- Protein intake alone isn’t enough without liver support.
- Women need more protein with age, not less - 1g protein per pound of body weight.
- Wild animal protein, like bison and venison, are most nutrient dense.
- Warning against mold and hidden toxins in common protein powders.
Essential Amino Acid Supplements
- Key ingredients: HMB, Synactive, OKG, TMG - aimed at absorption and recovery
- Benefits: prevent muscle breakdown, enhance gut health, better protein absorption.
Key Takeaways for Muscle Growth in Menopause:
- Liver function is foundational for hormone balance, energy, and muscle development during and after menopause.
- Most women are under-consuming quality protein and not absorbing it effectively due to liver or gut issues.
- Supplements can be powerful, but they must be clean, effective, and well-formulated—many aren't.
- Shift your mindset: It's not about shrinking your body but about strengthening it with muscle.
- Bloat, brain fog, fatigue, and poor recovery may all link back to impaired liver detox and insufficient amino acids.
- Whole, wild animal proteins are superior due to nutrient density and bioavailability.
Connect with Sara:
- Get your Accelerated Health Products - Liver Care & Aminos here!
- Facebook - Accelerated Health Products
- Instagram - @acceleratedhealthproducts
Other Episodes You Might Like:
- To Detox and If So How to Detox: Midlife Woman to Midlife Woman
- Where Protein Recommendations for Women Come From?
Resources:
- Get your lean, clean Flipping 50 Protein Powders to maintain muscle and support metabolism.
- Short & Easy Exercise videos in this 5 Day Flip Challenge.
- Don’t know where to start? Book your Discovery Call with Debra.