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Episode #268: Dr. Hemal Patel: FINALLY an Accurate Home test to measure mitochondrial function, how to get a better score on your next test, and much much more!

LONGEVITY with Nathalie Niddam

Release Date: 09/17/2024

Episode #268: Dr. Hemal Patel: FINALLY an Accurate Home test to measure mitochondrial function, how to get a better score on your next test, and much much more! show art Episode #268: Dr. Hemal Patel: FINALLY an Accurate Home test to measure mitochondrial function, how to get a better score on your next test, and much much more!

LONGEVITY with Nathalie Niddam

Has measuring mitochondrial health always seemed out of reach? Not anymore! In this Longevity episode, I am joined by Dr. Hemal Patel to discuss groundbreaking research that allows us to assess mitochondrial function through a simple at-home blood test.  We discuss how practices like meditation, breathing exercises, and even attending immersive retreats can dramatically improve mitochondrial health in as little as a week. We also dive into cell membrane composition and Dr. Patel's personal story of how he integrates meditation into his nightly routine for better sleep and creativity! Dr....

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Has measuring mitochondrial health always seemed out of reach? Not anymore! In this Longevity episode, I am joined by Dr. Hemal Patel to discuss groundbreaking research that allows us to assess mitochondrial function through a simple at-home blood test. 

We discuss how practices like meditation, breathing exercises, and even attending immersive retreats can dramatically improve mitochondrial health in as little as a week. We also dive into cell membrane composition and Dr. Patel's personal story of how he integrates meditation into his nightly routine for better sleep and creativity!

Dr. Hemal Patel is a Tenured Professor and Vice-Chair for Research in the Department of Anesthesiology at the University of California, San Diego, and has a dual appointment as a VA Research Career Scientist and VA Research Pharmacologist at the VA San Diego Healthcare System. He is also the Chief Scientific Officer for Versea Discovery. He has made seminal contributions in shaping new investigation areas on defining the impact of membrane structure on cell, organ, and organismal physiology and metabolism with implications for cardiac ischemia-reperfusion injury, heart failure, diabetic cardiomyopathy, aging, pulmonary hypertension, cancer, and neurodegeneration. 

 

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What We Discuss:

03:23 The Symbiotic Relationship Between Mitochondria and the Gut Microbiome

07:47 Genetics and Lifestyle Factors Influencing Mitochondrial Function

12:13 Measuring Mitochondrial Function: A Non-Invasive Approach

28:56 The Role of Reactive Oxygen Species and the Importance of Balance

31:18 Mescreen Test: Measuring Skeletal Muscle Mitochondrial Function

33:46 Improving Mitochondrial Function: Lipid Support, Autophagy, and Antioxidant Balance

36:33 The Significance of Cholesterol in Membrane Stability

38:34 Hypoxic Breathing: Activating an Endogenous System for Resilience

46:01 Choosing High-Quality Fats for Optimal Mitochondrial Health

49:28 The Transformative Power of Meditation and Dr. Joe Dispenza's Retreats

56:04 The Importance of Personalized Mitochondrial Health