Siobhan Mitchell

In this episode of The Joe Cohen Show,  Joe sits down with Chief Scientific Officer of MitoQ, Dr. Siobhan Mitchell. Siobhan shares her impressive academic and industry experience and knowledge to explore mood, cognitive function, and mitochondrial health. Her industry experience includes giants like Unilever, Nestle, PepsiCo, and Noom, where she worked on the fascinating effects of nutrition on mood and cognition. Siobhan and Joe do a deep dive into the serotonin-mood connection, helping us understand the genetic risk factors for depression and anxiety. Siobhan also shines a light on the underestimated significance of brain energy to mood and how mitochondrial strength plays a key role in this context. Siobhan also demystifies oxidative stress misconceptions and explains the impact of targeted antioxidants such as COQ10 and MitoQ. Finally, we delve into the 'Ozempic' effect of fiber on our gut health and how it could suppress your appetite naturally.  Siobhan illustrates her firm belief that understanding the food we consume can prevent numerous diseases - truly, food is our medicine. Explore these topics and much more as we discuss the human brain, mood, and the pioneering research in the field of mitochondrial health. - Visit mitoq.com - Check out SelfDecode - Join Joe’s online community - Follow Joe on Instagram & TikTok Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (1:31) - Serotonin & Mood (12:56) - Brain Energy and mood (16:53) - Oxidative Stress & Muscle Growth (23:14) - Supplements that reach the brain (28:51) - CBT, physiology, and mood (32:00) - What are isoflavones? (38:43) - Difference between SSRIs and Tryptophan or 5HTP (50:04) - Brain energy and mitochondria health (56:15) - Fiber, Butyrate, and the Ozempic Effect (1:02:53) - Favorite probiotics (1:04:14) - Deep dive into fish oils (1:09:16) - Siobhan’s supplement stack

In this engaging conversation with Siobhan Mitchell, a neuroscientist and longevity researcher at MitoQ, listeners discover the pivotal role mitochondria play in aging and brain health. Siobhan shares her personal journey inspired by her grandmother's Alzheimer's struggle. She explains how MitoQ supports mitochondrial function, its unique benefits over CoQ10, and its implications for vascular health and cognitive decline. The discussion also touches on the effects of environmental toxins and the importance of mitochondrial health in women's wellness and fertility.

Neuroscientist Siobhan Mitchell, Chief Scientific Officer at MitoQ, dives into the crucial role mitochondria play in aging and energy levels. She highlights how perimenopause is more than hormonal shifts; it's a significant neuroendocrine transition affecting mental and physical vitality. Siobhan reveals the benefits of MitoQ, an antioxidant that enhances mitochondrial function, and discusses the impact of lifestyle on menopause outcomes. Tune in for insights on how to optimize energy, mood, and longevity during midlife!