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Brain Energy: Keto For Metabolic & Mental Health with Dr. Chris Palmer: Part 2

Optimal Protein Podcast with Vanessa Spina

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Mitochondria and Steroid Hormones

Mitochondria have receptors for cortisol, estrogen and even genetic coding. If mitochondria are imbalanced or dysfunctional, it means that there might be a problem in the production of steroid hormones. Mitochondria also play a powerful role in sensing how much glucose is in the body to trigger processes that secrete insulin.

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