#175 | Misfiring Mitochondria | Hemal Patel PhD

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The episode discusses the importance of mitochondrial function and its impact on health and well-being with expert Hemal H. Patel, PhD.

Professional Supplements for Wise Athletes (click to see the "always on" discount) Hemal H. Patel, PhD Professor & Vice-Chair for Development and Advancement Director, UCSD Cardiac/Neuro Protection Laboratories VA Research Career Scientist, VA San Diego Healthcare Systemss Chief Scientific Advisor for Versea Discovery MeScreen -- Why Measure Mitochondria? Mitochondria live inside your cells and regulate energy, metabolism, and cellular signaling to drive your body’s physiology, endurance, and resilience. The function, dynamics, and efficiency of mitochondria correlate with either health and well-being or poor health and sickness. Normal aging, diet, exercise, exposure to stressors, and other variables have been proven to impact mitochondrial function (energetics) and dynamics (shape and size).¹⁻³ The maintenance of mitochondrial function and dynamics are essential to health.⁴ Individuals who have a disease, are sick, or are in poor health will have poorly functioning mitochondria and compromised dynamics. Individuals who eat properly, have good sleep hygiene, train, or exercise demonstrate improved mitochondrial function and dynamics. The mescreen™ is a mitochondrial…

People in this episode

Guest: Hemal H. Patel, PhD

Topics covered

• mitochondria
• health
• fitness
• nutrition
• energy regulation
• cellular signaling

Keywords

• mitochondria
• health
• fitness
• mescreen
• energy metabolism
• cellular signaling
• exercise
• diet

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: UCSD Cardiac/Neuro Protection Laboratories, VA San Diego Healthcare System, Versea Discovery

Products: mescreen™

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