Episode #196: Cellular Wellness with Justine Stenger
Feb 14, 2024
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Justine Stenger, a nutrition and physical education graduate, discusses lipid therapies and the significance of healthy lipid balance in optimizing cellular health. The podcast covers topics such as tests for exploring cellular health, the optimal balance of Omega 6 to Omega 3, the role of phospholipids in supporting cell membranes, the connection between PC, bile flow, and SIBO, and the benefits of TUDC in mitochondrial health and protein folding.
Phosphatidylcholine is crucial for supporting cellular health, optimizing ATP production, and restoring mitochondrial function.
Lipid replacement therapy, including phosphatidylcholine, can play a lifelong role in optimizing cellular health and promoting overall well-being.
Phosphatidylcholine supplementation supports cholesterol regulation, repairs damaged cell membranes, and acts as a potent antioxidant.
Incorporating phospholipids into the diet ensures essential nutrients for cell membrane repair and optimal functioning.
Deep dives
Importance of Cellular Wellness
Cellular wellness plays a crucial role in overall health. The cell membrane is a major component of cellular health, and phosphatidylcholine is an essential phospholipid for supporting the outer membrane. Phosphatidylcholine can improve redox potential, optimize ATP production, and restore mitochondrial function. It also supports bile flow and detoxification processes, making it beneficial for conditions like SIBO. Phosphatidylcholine can have a significant impact on nutrient delivery, waste removal, and cell-to-cell communication. Supporting cellular health with phosphatidylcholine is a foundational approach in recovering from chronic illness and optimizing overall well-being.
The Role of Lipids in Cellular Restoration
Lipids, particularly phospholipids like phosphatidylcholine, are essential for restoring cellular membrane health. Healthy lipids can act as an 'oil change' for cells, supporting detoxification by replacing toxins embedded in cell walls. Phosphatidylcholine helps in restoring bile flow, which aids in cleaning the small intestine and contributes to digestion. Supporting mitochondrial health is crucial in recovery from illness, and phospholipids play a key role in optimizing mitochondrial function, along with other lifestyle factors like clean environments, healthy diet, light exposure, and grounding. Phosphatidylcholine is a powerful tool in promoting cellular restoration and supporting overall health.
Mitochondrial Support and Cellular Wellness
Phospholipids, including phosphatidylcholine, are an integral part of mitochondrial support and cellular wellness. Supporting mitochondrial health is essential in recovering from chronic illness, and phosphatidylcholine aids in improving cellular respiration and mitochondrial functioning. Other lifestyle factors, such as a clean environment, healthy diet, light exposure, and grounding, also contribute to mitochondrial support. Phospholipids, when introduced slowly and at therapeutic doses, are generally well-tolerated. By focusing on lipid replacement therapy and overall cellular health, it is possible to restore mitochondrial function and promote cellular wellness.
Phosphatidylcholine and Cell Danger Response
Phosphatidylcholine and lipid replacement therapy are effective tools in addressing the Cell Danger Response (CDR) and recovering cellular health. Introducing phospholipids slowly and at appropriate doses can support detoxification, bile flow, and cell membrane repair. While the Cell Danger Response model presents challenges in clinical application, the focus on lipid replacement therapy and cell membrane health has shown promising results in restoring cellular function. Lipid replacement therapy, including the use of phosphatidylcholine, can play a lifelong role in optimizing cellular health and promoting overall well-being.
Phosphatidylcholine and Cholesterol Regulation
Phosphatidylcholine plays a crucial role in regulating cholesterol production and supporting cell membrane health. Low levels of phosphatidylcholine in the cell membrane can lead to upregulated cholesterol production, resulting in rigid cell membranes. Additionally, phosphatidylcholine helps regulate cholesterol synthesis through transcription proteins and LDL, which delivers cholesterol to the cell membrane. It also supports the removal of excess cholesterol from the cell membrane, promoting overall cholesterol balance.
Phosphatidylcholine and Mitochondrial Health
Phosphatidylcholine supplementation can support mitochondrial health and cholesterol regulation. High levels of reactive oxygen species and mitochondrial damage can lead to cholesterol in the mitochondrial and cell membranes becoming damaged. To repair the damage, the body upregulates cholesterol production, which can result in elevated LDL levels. By providing the body with phosphatidylcholine, LDL particles and the cell membrane are supported, promoting a healthier lipid profile. Phosphatidylcholine also acts as a potent antioxidant, protecting cells from reactive oxygen species.
Phospholipids and Cellular Health
Phospholipids, such as phosphatidylcholine, are essential nutrients that support cellular health and healing. They provide the body with the necessary components to repair cell membranes and support optimal functioning. By incorporating phospholipids into the diet and following a nutrient-dense whole foods-based approach, individuals can ensure their cells have the essential nutrients required for healing and overall health.
Considerations for Phospholipid Supplementation
When incorporating phospholipid supplementation, it is important to address individual health conditions and considerations. For individuals with familial hypercholesterolemia or concerns about high cholesterol, optimizing lipid levels may be more critical. Phosphatidylcholine can support cholesterol regulation and overall cellular health. Additionally, it is essential to support other aspects of health, such as reducing mass cell activation, addressing environmental triggers, and promoting nervous system and limbic system regulation.
In this episode, you will learn about lipid therapies and the importance of healthy lipid balance in optimizing cellular health.
About My Guest:
My guest for this episode is Justine Stenger. Justine Stenger received her degree from the University of Alberta in Nutrition and Physical education. She proceeded to pursue a Holistic Nutrition/Therapeutic Chef certification from Bauman College. Justine has completed her Functional Medicine training through the Institute for Functional Medicine. Justine is a trained Bredesen (ReCODE) practitioner and specializes in cell membrane medicine and works primarily with patients who suffer with neurological conditions, mast cell activation syndrome, Lyme disease, and autoimmune disease. Justine has worked beside Dr. Bruce Hoffman for the past 10 years and has supported hundreds of Dr. Hoffman's chronic, complex illness patients nutritionally.
Key Takeaways:
What factors lead to poor health of cellular membranes?
What tests can be run to explore cellular health?
What is an optimal balance of Omega 6 to Omega 3?
Are fish oils bad?
What information does the Red Cell Fatty Acid Analysis convey?
Are seed oils bad?
Which cell membranes are supported with phospholipids?
Do healthy lipids act as an "oil change" for our cells?
Can lipid therapies move one out of the Cell Danger Response?
What is the connection between PC, bile flow, and SIBO?
Do phospholipids modulate cholesterol?
What is the difference between PC derived from soy vs. sunflower?
Might plasmalogens be synergistic with PC?
What is a DNA adduct?
What is IGL testing?
How do TUDCA and butyrate fit into the cellular wellness discussion?
The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.
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