How Does Your Body Make Energy?

Sep 18, 2020

Explore the fascinating world of mitochondria, the tiny powerhouses crucial for our energy and health. Discover how their dysfunction can lead to metabolic diseases and chronic conditions like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. Learn practical strategies for enhancing mitochondrial health through nutrition, exercise, and sleep. Insights from biohacking expert Dave Asprey reveal life-boosting tips for longevity and vitality. Uncover the essential role these microscopic factories play in supporting overall wellness and optimal aging.

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INSIGHT

Central Features of Aging

Two central features of aging are inflammation and mitochondrial dysfunction.
These are connected to other systems like the microbiome, hormones, and detoxification.

INSIGHT

Mitochondrial Dysfunction and Disease

Diabetes, a mitochondrial dysfunction, increases dementia risk fourfold.
All major diseases might stem from metabolic dysfunction tied to mitochondrial performance.

ANECDOTE

Mitochondria as Puppet Masters

Mitochondria, ancient bacteria within our cells, have their own DNA.
They influence our cravings, acting as "puppet masters" if our lifestyle doesn't support them.

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How Does Your Body Make Energy? | This episode is brought to you by Perfect Keto

If you think back to your early years of biology class, chances are you might recall learning about mitochondria, which are often equated to little energy factories. Mitochondria are the microscopic powerhouses hiding within most cells and they have huge consequences for our health. Damaged mitochondria can lead to a host of insults, including metabolic disease. Healthy mitochondria, on the other hand, can result in optimal aging.

Dr. Hyman discussed the topic of mitochondria, and how we can best support them in recent conversations with Dave Asprey and Dr. Todd LePine.

Dave Asprey is the founder and CEO of Bulletproof 360, creator of the global phenomenon Bulletproof Coffee, a two-time New York Times bestselling author, the host of the Webby award-winning podcast Bulletproof Radio, serial entrepreneur, and global change agent. By employing the principles of biohacking (a term added to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary in September of 2018 with Dave’s influence) Dave has lost over 100 pounds, upgraded his brain, learned to sleep more efficiently in less time, and become a more effective entrepreneur, husband, father, and overall human being. In this episode, he shares his top tips and tricks for being superhuman and living to be 180 or beyond.

Dr. Todd LePine graduated from Dartmouth Medical School and is Board Certified in Internal Medicine, specializing in Integrative Functional Medicine. He is an Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner. Prior to joining my team at The UltraWellness Center, he worked as a physician at Canyon Ranch in Lenox, MA, for 10 years. Dr. LePine’s goal is to help patients achieve vitality through focusing on optimal aging, bio-detoxification, functional gastrointestinal health, systemic inflammation, autoimmune disorders, and the neurobiology of mood and cognitive disorders.

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Find Dr. Hyman’s full-length conversation with Dave Asprey, “Can You Age Backwards?” here: https://drmarkhyman.lnk.to/DaveAsprey

Find Dr. Hyman’s full-length conversation with Dr. Todd LePine, “Why Fixing The Gut Is The Key To Healing Chronic Disease,” here: https://DrMarkHyman.lnk.to/DrToddLePine