Muscle is the “Organ of Longevity,” which is at the heart of Muscle-Centric Medicine. Currently muscle is the darling of the fitness space, but that is secondary to where it’s real impact lies. Skeletal muscle interfaces with the immune system to counterbalance inflammatory cytokines. While it makes up 40% or so of body weight it is a system we have voluntary control over to direct its action and positively influence inflammation over time. It is an endocrine organ that releases myokines that have local muscle impact as well as organ cross-talk throughout the body. It is by no mistake that we are made up of so much muscle- it increases our survivability in the face of illness- it is our body armor. Skeletal muscle is our metabolic skin and the largest site for glucose disposal. Muscle is accessible to all as the internal fountain of youth. ⠀ #protein #fitness #gym #nutrition #healthyfood #healthyeating #carbscarbscarbs #workout #foodisfood #healthylifestyle #diettips #weightlosstips #motivation #fitnessmotivation #beefitswhatsfordinner #buildmuscleburnfat #musclefood #fitfam #gymlife #wheyprotein #lifestyle #eatprotein #healthyeating #trainingmotivation #keto #proteinsources #eatclean #cleaneating #foodextreme #carbohydrates #buildmuscles