The Muscle Longevity Podcast

How much protein do we really need to maintain muscle as we age? Does it matter when we eat it? And could eating more protein to preserve muscle actually conflict with our goals for longevity? In this episode of the Muscle Longevity Podcast, Anita Broellochs sits down with Dr. Mitch Kanter, a nutrition scientist with decades of experience across academia and the food and nutrition industry. Mitch...

Here's what almost no one tells you when you start a GLP-1 medication, or any fast weight-loss journey: a real share of the weight you lose is not fat. It is muscle, and losing too much of it can quietly undo much of what you were hoping to gain. In this solo episode, Anita Broellochs breaks down exactly why it happens, why it matters more than most people realize, and what to actually do abou...

What if founder health were treated as part of an investment strategy? Ian White is an angel investor and personal trainer with an unusual approach to supporting the founders he invests in: he offers them complimentary personal training twice a week. His thesis is simple: healthy founders can build healthier, more resilient companies. In this episode of the Muscle Longevity Podcast, Ian and Anita...

Creatine is one of the most researched supplements in the world, yet it's still surrounded by myths. Is it only for bodybuilders? Does it cause hair loss? Is it safe? And can it actually help us stay stronger as we age? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Scott Forbes, Professor in the Department of Physical Education Studies at Brandon University, to separate the evidence from the hype. We d...

Muscle health has become one of the biggest topics in longevity, but what does the science actually tell us about staying strong, mobile, and independent as we age? In this episode of the Muscle Longevity Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Michael Fredericson , Professor and Director of PM&R Sports Medicine at Stanford University, Founder of the Stanford Lifestyle Medicine Program, and Co-Director o...

What does longevity actually mean? In this special episode recorded live at Vitalist Bay, Anita Broellochs sits down with entrepreneur, investor, and Vitalism Foundation founder Adam Gries to explore the ideas shaping the future of the longevity movement. Adam shares his journey from building and selling technology companies to becoming deeply involved in longevity, and explains why he believes we...

Most people don't think about their bones until something goes wrong. But bone health is something we should be thinking about throughout our entire lives. In this episode of The Muscle Longevity Podcast, Anita sits down with Dr. Lora Giangregorio, Professor at the University of Waterloo and Director of the Bone Health and Exercise Science (BonES) Lab, to explore the science of bone health, he...

When you walk through a grocery store or scroll through supplements online, you’ll see claims like “supports muscle,” “boosts energy,” or “promotes longevity.” But what do those claims actually mean? And what are companies really allowed to say? In this episode, Anita sits down with Amaru Sanchez , health care and life sciences counsel at Akin, to unpack the hidden world of regulation behind food,...

What if investing in founders also meant investing in their health? In this episode, I’m joined by Ian White , an investor who pairs capital with personal training, based on the belief that founder health directly impacts performance and company outcomes. We explore how physical health influences decision-making, resilience, and long-term success, and why strength training is often overlooked in h...

In this episode, Anita sits down with culinary innovator Phil Saneski to explore protein, flavor, and the future of food through a chef’s perspective. Drawing on experience from Michelin star kitchens, product development, food service, and sustainable food innovation, Phil shares how he thinks about creating meals that are both delicious and better for our bodies. The conversation explores how to...

In this episode of the Muscle Longevity Podcast, I sit down with Dr. William J. Evans, one of the first researchers to describe sarcopenia, the age related loss of muscle mass. For decades, muscle was treated primarily as a fitness topic. Dr. Evans helped shift the field toward understanding muscle as a major determinant of mobility, fracture risk, disability, and long term independence. We discus...

Many people respond to aging by eating healthier and increasing protein intake, yet strength and recovery still decline. Why? In this solo “Explained” episode, Anita breaks down a key concept in muscle biology called anabolic resistance. Muscle is not maintained simply because amino acids are present. It is maintained when the body receives a signal to repair and rebuild tissue. You will learn why...

In this episode, I speak with longevity advocate and filmmaker Marek Piotrowski, founder of the Live Beyond project. Marek spent a year traveling across five continents and 39 countries with his son Alek, interviewing more than 100 scientists, doctors, and innovators working on aging and human health. We talk about what he learned from Blue Zones, longevity clinics, and leading researchers around...

In this opening episode, I, Anita Broellochs, introduce The Muscle Longevity Podcast, the importance of muscle for healthy aging, and what to expect from future conversations on longevity, muscle health, protein, movement, and longevity nutrition.