The Dr. Hyman Show The Future of Medicine Is Energy: Dr. Martin Picard Explains
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Nov 19, 2025 Dr. Martin Picard, a Columbia University scientist, explores the energy dynamics of our bodies and their impact on health. He discusses how mitochondria act as communication hubs, influencing stress, recovery, and overall wellbeing. The conversation delves into the importance of individual energy management and daily choices that build resilience. Picard introduces concepts like energy resistance and its connection to fatigue. He advocates for a shift in medicine, focusing on creating health through optimal energy flow.
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Energy Is The Core Of Biology
- Energy is the fourth dimension of medicine and the foundation of life rather than just molecules or genes.
- Without energy flowing, genetic information and organs remain inert and cannot produce the experience of being alive.
Mitochondria Store Massive Potential Energy
- Mitochondria hold enormous potential energy comparable to a lightning bolt and small impairments can drastically change mind and body.
- Slight mitochondrial dysfunction can alter mood, cognition, and whole-body state without visible lab abnormalities.
Mitochondria Are Cellular Communication Hubs
- Mitochondria are not mere engines producing ATP but distributed signaling hubs that convert biochemistry into electrical and informational signals.
- They act like intracellular brains receiving hormonal, metabolic, immune, microbial, and toxin inputs to coordinate cells.
