#42 All About the Mitochondria, Aging, Disease, and Energy with Dr. Lee Know

"All that surrounds us is the foundation of life, the birthplace of what your science calls midi-chlorians, the foundation of what connects the Living Force and the Cosmic Force."― Grandmaster Yoda, Star Wars What are these midi-chlorians? Well, they're your good-ol' mitochondria the powerhouse of the cells that you learned about in biology class. "Midi-chlorians are a microscopic life form that resides within all living cells. Without the midi-chlorians, life could not exist, and we would have no knowledge of the Force. They continually speak to us, telling us the will of the Force. When you learn to quiet your mind, you'll hear them speaking to you."―Qui-Gon Jinn, to Anakin Skywalker That's the topic of today's Body Mind Empowerment Podcast. I'm your host Siim Land and our guest is Dr. Lee Know from Canada. He's a naturopathic doctor who specializes in the research of the mitochondria. His latest book Mitochondria and the Future of Medicine looks at the theory of aging and disease from a revolutionary perspective. Topics discussed: What are the Mitochondria - 02:50 How do the Mitochondria produce Energy - 07:25 What fuel do the mitochondria prefer - 12:00 The Mitochondrial Theory of Aging - 18:05 Can the Mitochondria repair themselves - 28:40 What nutrients benefit the mitochondria - 31:20 Exercise and Mitochondria - 42:00 How Lee keeps his mitochondria fit - 52:00 And much more... Here are the links to the podcast on all platforms Link to the Audio Podcast on iTunes and Stitcher Download mp3  Watch the podcast on YouTube   Click Here to Watch the Conversation on Video!   Show Notes Dr. Lee's Book Mitochondria and the Future of Medicine Keto Fit Program Blog Post: How to Eat Organ Meats Without Disgust Ancestral Supplements Organ Meat Supplements Podcast episode #5 The 3 Stages of the Ketogenic Diet Keto // IF Program Coaching   P.S. The OURA Ring is coming out with their 2nd generation ring in a few weeks. If you want to get a -$75 discountUse the code SIIMLAND at www.ouraring.com    Stay Empowered Siim   #health #mitochondria #fitness