Part 3 – Rethinking Obesity: Is America Facing a Muscle Crisis?
In this series, discover how skeletal muscle, the body’s largest organ, impacts health and longevity. From regulating hormones and blood sugar to boosting brain health, muscles are far more than just a source of strength. By Sheramy Tsai (Epoch Health / The Epoch Times) July 31, 2024 Updated: July 31, 2024
A new class of drugs, touted by influencers and celebrities, is rising in popularity, however, ‘not all weight loss is healthy.’
Numbers indicate that America has an obesity problem. According to a 2023 JAMA article, “U.S. obesity prevalence has surged over the last decade,” with 22 states reporting adult obesity rates at or above 35 percent.
Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, a physician specializing in muscle-centric medicine, offers a different perspective. “We don’t have an obesity epidemic—what we really have is a midlife muscle crisis,” she said in a recent TED Talk.
This shift highlights a crucial yet often overlooked factor in weight management: muscle mass.
