The Energy Blueprint Podcast The Mitochondrial Super Foods Actually Worth Eating with Dr. Chris Masterjohn
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Nov 15, 2025 
In this conversation, Dr. Chris Masterjohn, a nutrition scientist and PhD expert in micronutrients, unpacks the essential foods for mitochondrial health. He debunks supplement myths, revealing your mitochondria need more than CoQ10. Learn how your brain signals regulate energy and why post-meal fatigue might be linked to toxic metabolites. Dr. Masterjohn shares his go-to superfood cocktail and discusses the crucial micronutrients like B vitamins and magnesium, all vital for optimizing energy and combating fatigue!
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Mitochondria Are Energy, Not Just Organelles
- Mitochondrial health equals overall energy metabolism, not just organelle-focused fixes.
- Energy production involves glycolysis, creatine shuttling, and whole-body regulation by the brain.
Brain Controls Mitochondrial Investment
- The brain uses leptin, insulin and stress hormones to decide mitochondrial activity.
- If the brain signals scarcity, mitochondria downregulate regardless of nutrient status.
Start With Body Composition And Stress
- Improve body composition and avoid processed foods as foundational steps for energy.
- Address psychosocial stress to stop the brain from downregulating energy expenditure.