The Energy Blueprint Podcast Cell Danger Response – The Cause Your Doctor Doesn't Know About
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Sep 28, 2024 Join Dr. Eric Balcavage, a prominent mitochondrial researcher, Dr. Robert Naviaux, the originator of the cell danger response theory, and Dr. Eric Gordon, an influential figure in mitochondrial science, as they delve into the body's complex cell danger response. They explore the role of mitochondria in health and chronic illness, emphasizing holistic approaches to recovery. The experts discuss how stress activates cellular defense mechanisms and re-evaluate traditional views on mitochondrial health, advocating for personalized strategies in healing and wellness.
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Mitochondria Orchestrate Cell Defense
- The cell danger response (CDR) is a mitochondria-orchestrated immune communication system that defends cells from threats.
- Mitochondria sense energy flow and decide when cells should shift into defense versus manufacturing mode.
CDR1: Purposeful Energy Downshift
- CDR1 is an acute inflammatory state where mitochondria downregulate ATP production to signal defense and raise intracellular oxygen.
- This increases oxidative stress intentionally as an antimicrobial strategy, but chronic persistence causes systemic harm.
Three Stages: Inflammation To Reintegration
- CDR2 rebuilds damaged tissue with mitochondria prioritizing biosynthesis and glycolysis over oxidative phosphorylation.
- CDR3 restores cellular communication so cells rejoin systemic signaling and hormone responsiveness.