Ricci Flow Nutrition Podcast Alistair Nunn: Bioelectricity, Biophotons & Quantum Biology
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Feb 14, 2025 Alistair Nunn, Director of Science at the Guy Foundation, delves into the fascinating realms of bioelectricity, inflammation, and aging. He discusses how quantum biology influences mitochondrial function and energy flow, revealing insights into healing and health. Alistair emphasizes the importance of hormesis, advocating for the consumption of stressed plants rich in polyphenols for better metabolic resilience. He also explores the intriguing interplay between biophotons and oxidative stress, shedding light on cellular dynamics and evolution's connection to environmental factors.
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Career Transitions
- Alistair Nunn left academia due to financial constraints, seeking higher-paying opportunities in industry.
- He transitioned to pharmaceutical work, then medical communications, gaining broad exposure to various biological disciplines.
Drugs and Inflammation
- Alistair Nunn observed that many drugs, despite varied purposes, exhibited anti-inflammatory effects.
- This sparked his interest in the connection between inflammation, mitochondrial function, and drug mechanisms.
Connecting with GW Pharmaceuticals
- Alistair Nunn's brother connected him with Jeffrey Guy, who had founded GW Pharmaceuticals.
- Guy's question about bioenergetics and cannabis led to research exploring cannabinoids, hormesis, and mitochondrial function.