Dr. Donald Lehman

Mentioned in 3 analyzed podcast episodes across 3 shows

University of Illinois nutrition researcher and world-leading expert in protein and muscle metabolism who shaped the 2025 dietary guidelines by leading their protein section. He is recognized as a mentor to Dr. Gabrielle Lyon and co-developer of influential frameworks on protein dosing and carbohydrate tolerance, as well as research on glucose disposal capacity. Podcasts feature him as a leading authority on protein's role in longevity and muscle-centric health.

Appears On

The Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Show The Doctor's Kitchen Podcast You Are Not Broken

Episode Appearances

The Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Show · Feb 3, 2026

Protein First: How the New Dietary Guidelines Shift Nutrition

“University of Illinois nutrition researcher; led protein section of 2025 dietary guidelines; frequent podcast guest”

Dietary Guidelines 2025 Protein RecommendationsRandomized Controlled Trials vs Epidemiological Evidence in NutritionAnimal vs Plant-Based Protein Bioavailability

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The Doctor's Kitchen Podcast · Jan 28, 2026

#333 Why Muscle Is the Organ of Longevity with Dr Gabrielle Lyon

“World-leading expert in protein metabolism; mentor to Dr. Lyon; co-developed protein dosing and carbohydrate tolerance frameworks”

Muscle-centric medicine framework and muscle as endocrine organProtein metabolism and amino acid-specific biological roles (leucine, threonine, phenylalanine)Carbohydrate tolerance and glucose disposal rates in sedentary vs. active populations

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You Are Not Broken · Jan 25, 2026

355. Muscle Centric Medicine

“Mentor to Dr. Lyon; expert in protein and muscle metabolism; co-author of research on glucose disposal capacity”

Muscle protein synthesis and anabolic resistance in agingProtein requirements and amino acid profiles for adults over 40Body composition assessment (InBody scanning, DEXA, intramuscular adipose tissue)

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