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#377: Herman Pontzer, PhD – Metabolism, Mitochondria & Evolutionary Biology

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How to Measure Energy Expenditure

The work our bodies do is powered by microscopic alien life forms called mitochondria living within your cells. Mitochondria have their own DNA and their own two billion year evolutionary history including saving all life on earth from certain doom close quote i just thought that was perfect one of the best descriptions i've heard of mitochondria. We talk about some of the specifics that related to energy expenditure before we talk about some  of the nerdy details for those that are interested in research.

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