# 88. Why Preserving Muscle Matters So Much During Illness

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Podcast: [Renegade Remission: Holistic Healing and Nutrition for Chronic and Terminal Illness, Cancer, ALS, MS, Dementia, Heart Disease](https://stenobird.com/podcast/renegade-remission-holistic-healing-and-nutrition-for-chronic-and-terminal-illness-cancer-als-ms-dementia-heart-disease-5196594)
Published: 2026-06-25T09:00:00+00:00
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If everyday tasks feel harder than they used to, standing takes more effort, stairs feel steeper, or recovery takes longer, this episode will help you understand why preserving muscle during illness matters far more than most people realize. In this episode of Renegade Remission , we explore why muscle is not just about movement or strength. Muscle acts as one of the body’s most important reserves, helping regulate blood sugar, store amino acids, support immune resilience, tolerate stress, recover from illness, and maintain independence. When illness, inflammation, reduced activity, low appetite, or inadequate protein begin wearing down that reserve, the effects can show up in fatigue, weakness, slower recovery, and reduced capacity. In this episode, you’ll understand: Why muscle is a metabolic organ, not just movement tissue How muscle stores amino acids your body may need during illness, treatment, or recovery Why inflammation can accelerate muscle breakdown How even small amounts of movement can help signal the body to preserve strength Practical ways to protect muscle through protein, gentle movement, pacing, and recovery Listen now to learn why preserving muscle is one of the most important ways to protect your strength, resilience, independence, and ability to keep participating in life. Join my free email community for more healing stories, research, and resources: https://TheRenegadeNutritionist.com DISCLAIMER This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not offer medical advice. Consult your licensed healthcare provider before making any changes to your treatment or health regimen. Reliance on any information provided is solely at your own risk. This podcast explores stories and science around ALS, dementia, MS, cancer, mind body recovery, healing, f…

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