We all know mitochondria is “the powerhouse of the cell” thanks to middle school science class, but when does that mean when we’re talking about our overall health and longevity? In this episode, I dive into the fascinating world of mitochondrial health with Dr. Steven Gundry and Dr. Andrew Salzman. We discuss how optimizing mitochondrial function through diet, exercise, and light exposure can dramatically improve your health and energy levels. Plus, we explore the impacts of chronic inflammation, leaky gut, and environmental toxins on our mitochondria and overall well-being.
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Full-length episodes of these interviews can be found here:
4 Non-Negotiables To Boost Energy And Optimize Your Mitochondria
Sick And Tired Of Being Sick And Tired? How To Reclaim Your Energy
How Supplementing With NMN Can Increase NAD levels, Energy, Reduce Inflammation, And Improve Insulin Resistance
After a distinguished surgical career as a professor and chairman of cardiothoracic surgery at Loma Linda University, Dr. Gundry changed his focus to curing modern diseases via dietary changes. He is the author of New York Times bestseller The Plant Paradox, The Plant Paradox Cookbook, The Plant Paradox Quick & Easy,andThe Longevity Paradox,along with national bestsellersThe Plant Paradox Family Cookbook, The Energy Paradox,Dr. Gundry’s DietEvolution,andUnlocking the Keto Code, and has had more than three hundred articles published in peer-reviewed journals on using diet and supplements to eliminate heart disease, diabetes, autoimmune disease, and multiple other diseases. He just released his latest book,Gut Check: Unleash the Power of Your Microbiome to Reverse Disease and Transform Your Mental, Physical, and Emotional Health.
Dr. Andrew Salzman is a physician, inventor, professor, and biomedical entrepreneur. Dr. Salzman received his medical degree from Harvard University and has spent decades in drug discovery and development, raising over $165M in NIH grants for research. In addition to 50 patents, Dr. Salzman is credited with a breakthrough discovery in cellular DNA repair, which led to the world’s first clinical application for successfully treating breast cancer caused by mutations in BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes. Millions of patients are benefiting from discoveries by Dr. Salzman in areas including mitochondrial health, gastrointestinal microbiota, damage caused by inflammation and oxidative stress to human cells and DNA, autoimmune disease, and cancer.
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