You may know that mitochondria are the powerhouse of the cell, but how do they affect your overall health? In the latest episode of Quiet the Diet, Michelle interviews J Gulinello about the critical roles of mitochondria, glutathione, and glyphosate in health, exploring how these elements impact chronic illness and overall well-being.

Listen to the episode to hear:

The functions of mitochondria, and their importance beyond just energy production, including fat metabolism and cellular death [11:13]
How mitochondrial dysfunction can lead to various diseases, including type two diabetes and neurological issues [15:51]
Whether interventions affect all mitochondria equally or are site-specific, and the nature of mitochondrial turnover [19:06]
The theory of mitochondria's origin and their symbiotic relationship with human cells [22:00]
How antibiotics can reduce mitochondrial efficiency, particularly affecting energy production [24:08]
The significance of glutathione in protecting against oxidative stress and its critical role in mitochondrial function [39:14]
How glutathione is produced and transported within cells, and its essential role in detoxification [41:32]
How glutathione helps regenerate vitamins C and E, and its importance in maintaining immune function [44:51]
Discussion on the efficacy of glutathione supplements [52:31]
The importance of sleep, nutrition, light, movement, and environmental factors in supporting glutathione production [1:03:56]
What is glyphosate and how it impacts mitochondrial function [1:08:16]
How do we start the process of avoiding food that have glyphosate [01:17:27]