The Human Upgrade: Biohacking for Longevity & Performance

How to Get Fitter Cells, Stronger Muscles and a Longer Life – Timeline Nutrition with Dave Asprey : 772

Dec 15, 2020

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Navindra Seeram

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Dr. Chris Rinsch

Join Chris Rinsch, PhD, a biotech expert, and Navindra Seeram, a professor renowned for his work on botanical compounds, as they explore the revolutionary benefits of Urolithin A on mitochondrial health. They discuss how this compound can enhance muscle function, support longevity, and improve cellular energy by promoting mitophagy. With insights on the role of plant compounds in our diets, they uncover practical ways to incorporate Urolithin A for a healthier, more vigorous life.

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ANECDOTE

Childhood Remedy

Navindra Seeram, growing up with limited access to modern medicine, relied on traditional plant-based remedies.
His grandmother would recommend specific plants for ailments, sparking his interest in their medicinal properties.

INSIGHT

Plants and Toxins

Dave Asprey believes most plants contain toxins and cooking/processing helps remove them.
He suggests pharmaceutical extraction methods are advanced forms of cooking, isolating beneficial plant compounds.

ANECDOTE

Cassava Detox

Cassava, or yucca, a toxic plant containing cyanides, is made safe for consumption through traditional cooking methods.
Boiling and discarding the water removes the toxic cyanogenic glycosides, leaving the starchy food edible.

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In this episode of Bulletproof Radio, I’ve invited two experts who know a lot about plants and how plants interact with our cell biology. We discuss the exciting new discovery of a molecule called Urolithin A that’s a breakthrough in mitochondrial health. Urolithin A promotes mitochondrial function, muscle strength and longevity.

Navindra Seeram, Ph.D., is professor and chair of the Department of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Rhode Island and is one of the most highly cited scientists in Agricultural Sciences.

With a background in cell and molecular biology, biomedical engineering and engineering, Chris Rinsch, Ph.D., has been immersed in the biotech and life sciences industry for more than two decades.

Our conversation centers on Mitopure™, the first clinically tested Urolithin A available through Timeline Nutrition.

One of the most important things Urolithin A does is revitalize the energy factories inside our cells. Each of our cells contain mitochondria, and the cell has an innate process of cleaning up the damaged mitochondria and recycling them. This process is called mitophagy. Urolithin A supports cellular health by stimulating mitophagy to keep cells fit and running efficiently.

“It's really important to keep your mitochondria at its peak performance,” Chris says, “no matter what your general health conditions are.”

Urolithin A is generated by the gut microflora as a natural food metabolite of ellagitannins, a class of compounds found in the pomegranate and other fruits, nuts and tea. Their studies have shown some pretty amazing results.

“We saw that when we started incubating and feeding worms with Urolithin A they were increasing their lifespan by about 50 percent,” Chris says. “And when the studies moved to mice, they ran 40 percent further and longer after taking the Urolithin A.”

Listen on to find out more about how Urolithin A is such a breakthrough for mitochondrial health and how it’s a game changer for cellular nutrition.

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