Improving the Mitochondrial-Microbiome Connection for Optimal Health with Jason Prall
Dr. Jockers Functional Nutrition
Release Date: 12/23/2025
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Top Nutrition and Lifestyle Strategies for Blood Pressure, Cholesterol and Heart Health with Dr. Jack Wolfson
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In this episode, Dr. Jockers explains how certain vegetables can lead to bloating and discomfort, particularly for those with small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO). He highlights the connection between oral bacteria, low stomach acid, and digestive distress caused by fermentable fibers in vegetables. You'll learn about the role of FODMAPs—fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides, and polyols—and why they can trigger digestive issues like gas and bloating. Dr. Jockers shares which vegetables, like broccoli and cauliflower, are more likely to cause these symptoms....
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The Hidden Dangers of Cholesterol Medications (Doctors Don't Tell You This!)
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Top 2 Shocking Deficiencies Linked to Cancer and Autoimmune Disease
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3 Food Ingredients You Must Avoid to Burn Dangerous Belly Fat and Feel Great!
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Burn Fat Quickly with the Protein Sparing Modified Fast with Chelsea Blackbird
Dr. Jockers Functional Nutrition
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Are Popcorn and Chips Cooked in Beef Tallow Healthy?
Dr. Jockers Functional Nutrition
In this episode, Dr. Jockers answers one of the most common questions he gets: are popcorn and chips cooked in beef tallow healthy? He breaks down the impact of cooking oils and shares how the oil you use makes all the difference in your snacks' healthiness. You’ll learn why corn, often used for popcorn, isn't the best food choice due to its GMO status, high glycemic impact, and potential mycotoxins. Dr. Jockers also discusses the pro-inflammatory effects of acrylamide, which forms when starches are cooked at high heat. Dr. Jockers reveals how Masa chips cooked in beef tallow,...
info_outlineIn this episode, Dr. Jockers explores with Jason Prall how mitochondrial health and the gut microbiome are deeply connected, shaping energy, inflammation, and long-term resilience. You’ll learn why mitochondria are far more than energy producers and how their communication drives whole-body health.
In this episode, you’ll discover how the microbiome helps translate food into signals that influence mitochondrial function, metabolism, and cellular repair. Jason breaks down why diversity in the gut matters and how everyday choices quietly shape this internal dialogue.
In this episode, you’ll hear practical insights on how sleep, light exposure, movement, fasting, and stress act as signals that either strengthen or weaken this mitochondrial–microbiome connection. The conversation leaves space to rethink how small lifestyle shifts can create powerful biological change.
In This Episode:
00:00 Introduction to Human and Mitochondrial DNA
04:06 Deep Dive into Mitochondria and Aging
14:01 Understanding the Gut Microbiome
25:38 Environmental Factors Affecting Health
29:19 Mindfulness and Detoxification
29:55 Impact of Thoughts on Health
31:06 Personalized Health Approaches
31:39 Universal Health Strategies
33:43 Importance of Sleep
37:19 Exercise and Movement
41:07 Fasting and Meal Timing
45:48 Stress and Recovery Balance
48:42 Final Thoughts and Resources
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