Stronger, Faster, Younger: The Science of Mitochondrial Health with Dr Anurag Singh

Angela talks to Dr. Anurag Singh, Chief Medical Officer at Timeline that develops next generation advanced nutritional and skincare products targeting improvements in mitochondrial and cellular health. Dr Singh discusses the critical topic of mitochondrial health and its profound impact on energy levels and longevity. He explains the role of mitochondria as the energy factories of our cells and discusses how aging affects their function, leading to fatigue and other health issues.

Together, Angela and Dr Singh look at various factors that can damage mitochondria, including diet, exercise, sleep, and social interactions, emphasising the importance of a holistic approach to health.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Mitochondria: The Body's Energy Factories
  Mitochondria act as your cells’ battery packs, fueling energy, performance, and cognitive function. Damaged mitochondria lead to fatigue and aging, but promoting mitophagy helps regenerate healthy ones.
• Exercise and Fasting Boost Mitochondria
  Regular exercise, especially endurance and resistance training, alongside calorie restriction or intermittent fasting, significantly enhances mitochondrial function and overall health.
• The Power of Urolithin A
  Urolithin A, a postbiotic from certain foods, promotes mitophagy, improving energy, muscle strength, recovery, and even cognitive health, with benefits supported by multiple clinical trials.
• Mitochondria's Role in Inflammation and Immunity
  Poor mitochondrial health triggers chronic inflammation. Optimizing mitochondria enhances immune response and reduces systemic inflammation.
• Emerging Insights on Brain Health
  Early research shows urolithin A may support brain health by addressing mitophagy deficits linked to cognitive decline, sleep disorders, and neuroinflammation.

TIMESTAMPS AND KEY TOPICS

• 0:05 – Mitochondria: The body's battery packs.
• 0:31 – Introduction to Angela Foster and the podcast.
• 3:24 – Dr. Singh’s journey into mitochondrial health research.
• 5:05 – Understanding mitochondrial health and aging.
• 7:16 – Key factors damaging mitochondria: lifestyle, inflammation, and sleep.
• 10:32 – Social interactions and mitochondrial health.
• 12:16 – Exercise types that optimize mitochondria.
• 13:21 – Calorie restriction vs. fasting.
• 14:02 – Mitochondrial inheritance and their unique DNA.
• 15:46 – Sleep patterns’ impact on mitochondria.
• 17:55 – Testing mitochondrial health and ATP production.
• 24:11 – Clinical benefits of urolithin A supplementation.
• 27:08 – Urolithin A improves recovery in athletes.
• 34:46 – Complementary supplements for mitochondrial health.
• 40:44 – Skin health and topical urolithin A.
• 41:00 – Mitochondria’s role in immune function and inflammation.
• 47:46 – Mitochondrial decline in women during menopause.
• 50:11 – Promising research on brain health and cognitive disorders.
• 52:02 – Dr. Singh’s age-reversal routine.

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ABOUT THE GUEST

Anurag Singh is currently Chief Medical Officer at Timeline that develops next generation advanced nutritional and skincare products targeting improvements in mitochondrial and cellular health. With a M.D. in internal medicine and a Ph.D. in immunology, his experience includes work at top consumer health (Nestlé, Nestlé Health Science) and startups companies (Amazentis/Timeline). He’s authored > 40 articles for top science journals, been awarded >15 patents and has designed and led > 50 randomized clinical trials. His research over the past decade across multiple clinical trials on the postbiotic Urolithin A and its health benefits has led to the launch of multiple consumer products

ABOUT THE HOST

Angela Foster is an award winning Nutritionist, Health & Performance Coach, Speaker and Host of the High Performance Health podcast. A former Corporate lawyer turned industry leader in biohacking and health optimisation for women, Angela has been featured in various media including Huff Post, Runners world, The Health Optimisation Summit, BrainTap, The Women’s Biohacking Conference, Livestrong & Natural Health Magazine.

Angela is the creator of BioSyncing®️ a blueprint for ambitious entrepreneurial women to biohack their health so they can 10X how they show up in their business and their family without burning out. Angela’s BioSyncing®️ Blueprint is currently closed. Click here to get on the waitlist.

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