Dhru Purohit Show The Everyday Toxins Accelerating Aging and Damaging Your Mitochondria and How to Protect Your Cells for a Longer, Healthier Life with Dr. Daria Mochly-Rosen
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Oct 8, 2025 In this engaging discussion, Dr. Daria Mochly-Rosen, a leading expert in mitochondrial biology from Stanford, dives into the crucial role of mitochondria in our health. She reveals how everyday toxins like air pollution, pesticides, and even stress can damage these cellular powerhouses. Dr. Daria explains the implications of aldehyde dehydrogenase 2 (ALDH2) on our well-being and shares innovative research on therapeutic peptides. The conversation emphasizes lifestyle choices, such as exercise and nutrition, that can protect our mitochondria for a healthier life.
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Avoid Smoke And Bad Air
- Avoid smoking and minimize exposure to smoke and polluted air to protect mitochondrial proteins from toxic aldehydes.
- On bad air-quality days, skip outdoor exercise and reduce exposure to campfire or barbecue smoke.
Crispy Food Harms Cells
- Charring and ultra-processed crispy foods generate aldehydes and advanced glycation end products that damage proteins and mitochondria.
- These compounds taste good but accelerate cellular aging and mitochondrial dysfunction.
Don’t Replace Cigarettes With Vaping
- Treat vaping like smoking because heated aerosols also generate aldehydes that harm mitochondria.
- Avoid switching from cigarettes to vaping as a safe alternative without clear evidence of reduced mitochondrial harm.
