Episode 135: Do You Need URO-A and CoQ-10 In Your Life? – Dr. Emily Werner

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Do You Need URO-A and CoQ-10 In Your Life? – Dr. Emily Werner

In this episode of the ALL ME Podcast, Don Hooton speaks with Dr. Emily Werner, a sports dietitian for the Philadelphia 76ers. They discuss Dr. Werner's journey into sports nutrition, her experiences working with professional athletes, and the importance of building relationships with players to effectively communicate nutritional advice.

The conversation also covers the role of nutrition in enhancing athletic performance, the collaboration with external nutrition professionals, and the significance of specific nutrients like Urolithin A in supporting athletes' health and performance.

In this conversation, Dr. Emily Werner discusses the significance of gut health, the role of Urolithin A and CoQ10 as supplements, and the importance of dietary choices in maintaining optimal health. She emphasizes the need for targeted supplementation due to the decline in gut microbiome diversity and the natural production of CoQ10 with age. The discussion also highlights the role of dietitians in assessing nutritional deficiencies through blood work, particularly in athletes, and the evolving landscape of dietary supplements.

To Purchase urolithin A in supplement form, Emily recommends purchasing from www.timeline.com

Takeaways

• Dr. Werner's journey into sports nutrition began with a love for anatomy and physiology.
• Building relationships with athletes is crucial for effective nutrition counseling.
• Nutrition plays a vital role in the performance and longevity of athletes.
• Urolithin A is a metabolite that supports mitochondrial health.
• Athletes often have their own chefs or nutritionists, complicating team dynamics.
• Effective communication with external nutrition professionals is essential.
• Traveling with the team allows for better food coordination and athlete support.
• Nutrition education is important for young athletes to enhance their performance.
• The importance of nutrition has grown in professional sports over the years.
• Athletes benefit from a diet rich in fruits, nuts, and other nutrient-dense foods. Not everyone has the right gut microbiome for nutrient conversion.
• Urolithin A is a supplement that addresses bioavailability issues.
• Foundational supplements like Urolithin A can benefit everyone.
• CoQ10 is essential for energy production in mitochondria.
• CoQ10 helps clear out reactive oxygen species in the body.
• Urolithin A and CoQ10 can work synergistically for health.
• Dietary sources of CoQ10 include meat and fish.
• Statins can deplete natural CoQ10 levels in the body.
• Blood work can reveal nutritional deficiencies in athletes.
• Dietitians play a crucial role in nutritional health and prevention.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Sports Nutrition and Dietetics

02:59 Dr. Emily Werner's Journey to Sports Dietetics

06:03 Working with Professional Athletes

09:01 Collaboration with External Nutrition Professionals

11:57 Traveling with the Team and Food Coordination

14:54 The Importance of Nutrition in Professional Sports

16:10 Understanding Urolithin A and Its Benefits

21:54 The Importance of Gut Health and Urolithin A

25:39 Urolithin A: A Foundational Supplement

26:09 Understanding CoQ10 and Its Role

30:15 CoQ10: Food Sources and Supplementation

32:55 Blood Work and Nutritional Deficiencies

34:18 The Role of Dietitians in Athlete Health

35:55 Curveball Round: Fun Questions with Dr. Werner

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