How deuterium disrupts ATP synthase

In this week’s episode of The Energy Code, Dr. Mike Belkowski sits down with Victor Sagalovsky, co-founder of Litewater Scientific, to explore one of the most cutting-edge frontiers in mitochondrial optimization: deuterium depleted water (DDW). Victor, a longtime water researcher and pioneer in bringing ultra-low deuterium water to the world, shares how this overlooked isotope may hold the key to boosting energy production, extending healthspan, and even influencing genetic expression.

 

Expect a mix of quantum biology, practical lifestyle strategies, and a deep dive into the physics of water as Dr. Mike and Victor decode how lowering deuterium levels impacts mitochondrial health and human longevity.

Key Topics Covered

• Victor’s Origin Story – How a lifelong fascination with water led him to co-found Litewater Scientific and make deuterium depleted water accessible .

• What is Deuterium? – Breaking down the isotopes of hydrogen and why deuterium disrupts mitochondrial ATP synthase, causing “stutters” in energy production.

• The Mitochondrial Connection – How excess deuterium damages membranes, reduces proton motive force, and accelerates aging.

• Deuterium & Disease – The striking links between high deuterium levels, cancer risk, and neurodegeneration.

• Thresholds for Health – Why 120 ppm is considered the metabolic “line in the sand,” and how most modern water supplies far exceed this.

• How DDW is Made – The massive proprietary columns and energy-intensive process behind creating 10 ppm and 5 ppm light water.

• Psychological & Cognitive Benefits – Correlations between lower deuterium levels and improved mood, optimism, and confidence.

• Lifestyle Strategies – Beyond DDW: fasting, ketogenic diets, hydrogen inhalation, and limiting overconsumption of food and water.

• Practical Outcomes – How listeners can begin to measure, lower, and optimize their own deuterium levels for energy and longevity.

Key Quotes

 

Victor Sagalovsky:

• “Every eight seconds, an ATP synthase stutters because of deuterium—it’s the kiss and the elbow at the same time.”

• “Our physiology is designed for about 120 ppm of deuterium, but most people are sitting at 150 or higher—that’s the metabolic danger zone.”

• “When you deplete deuterium, your body thanks you. You feel lighter, both metaphorically and literally.”

 

Dr. Mike Belkowski:

• “When I first tried Litewater, I felt an immediate pull—like my cells wanted more. It was magnetizing.”

• “The implications for cognition, mood, and even neurodegeneration are massive when you consider how mitochondrial dense the brain is.”

Episode Timeline

 

00:00 – Introduction & the promise of radical life extension

 

01:30 – Dr. Mike introduces Victor and Litewater Scientific

 

04:00 – Victor’s background as a water researcher and discovery of DDW

 

07:00 – Why deuterium is the hidden disruptor in energy production

 

12:00 – How ATP synthase “stutters” under deuterium load

 

18:00 – Membrane damage, proton leakage, and mitochondrial shutdown

 

24:00 – Cognitive, emotional, and energetic effects of lowering deuterium

 

32:00 – The massive engineering challenge of producing ultra-low deuterium water

 

39:00 – Deuterium and cancer risk: research, case studies, and suppression

 

46:00 – The “line in the sand” for ppm and metabolic safety

 

55:00 – Lifestyle strategies: fasting, keto, hydrogen inhalation, and exercise

 

01:00:00 – Testing, tracking, and maintaining optimal deuterium levels

 

01:03:00 – Closing thoughts on energy, freedom, and future of water Resources & References

• Litewater Scientific
• Book: Deuterium Depletion: A New Strategy in Cancer Therapy - Dr. Gabor Somlyai
• Dr. Zoltán Nagy – Research on ATP synthase stutter and deuterium’s role
• Deuterium Depletion Resource Hub

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• Dr. Mike Belkowski: Instagram @dr.mikebelkowski | LinkedIn | Facebook

• Victor Sagalovsky: Litewater Scientific

• Don Bailey: X @DonBaileySpeaks

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