In this episode of Save Yourself, Dr. Amy dive deep into the fascinating world of gut health, longevity, and the science behind Urolithin A with Dr. Singh. Dr. Singh is a renowned expert in internal medicine, trained in India, with further specialization in allergy and immunology from the University of Connecticut. Dr. Singh shares his journey from clinical practice to groundbreaking research, explaining the critical role of Urolithin A, a postbiotic derived from pomegranates, in promoting mitophagy— the cellular cleanup process essential for healthy aging. He discusses how only 30-40% of people naturally produce Urolithin A due to gut microbiome differences and the transformative potential of supplementation.

Episode Highlights:

00:00 Intro

00:56 Moving into Switzerland

03:07 The Urolithin A

06:25 Autophagy

08:14 Natural production of Urolithin A

11:16 It’s not a magic pill

13:54 Getting better mitochondria

15:28 Benefits of higher level of Urolithin A

17:32 Health lifespan

19:54 Foods to eat

22:09 Building new and healthy mitochondria

23:39 Improve your health longevity

26:49 What’s your nutrition plan?

28:34 Supplements

31:50 Are there any side effects?

32:24 Other supplements

33:38 Akkermansia

35:27 Gut bacteria you’re missing

37:50 Skin health

40:27 Urolithin A topical and oral use

42:11 Reversing aging

45:08 Urolithin A test

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