• Episode 320: Unlocking Mitochondrial Secrets with Dr. Hemal Patel

  • Apr 21 2025
  • Duración: 58 m
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Episode 320: Unlocking Mitochondrial Secrets with Dr. Hemal Patel

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  • Welcome back to the Flex Diet Podcast! I’m Dr. Mike T. Nelson, and in this episode, I sit down with Dr. Hemal Patel, Chief Scientific Advisor to Discovery and the brilliant mind behind the ME screen blood test for mitochondrial function.We dive into Dr. Patel’s fascinating journey into the world of mitochondrial research, how mitochondria impact everything from metabolism to resilience, and why he developed a personalized blood test to better understand mitochondrial health. We also get into some really cool topics like how heat and cold exposure affect your mitochondria, the intersection of meditation and cellular health, and even the emerging role psychedelics might play in this space.Dr. Patel also shares his top tips for optimizing mitochondrial function and explains the science behind this cutting-edge testing method. If you're curious about performance, longevity, or just want to geek out on mitochondria with two scientists, this episode is for you. Let’s dig in.Sponsors:Tecton Life Ketone drink! https://tectonlife.com/ DRMIKE to save 20%LMNT electrolyte drink mix: miketnelsonlmnt.comDaily Fitness Insider Newsletter: https://flex-diet.kit.com/bfa1510fa8Flex 4: Dr. Patel's top 4 recommendations to improve mitochondriaTriphasic 2 book now available!Go to https://triphasic2.com/Episode Chapters:05:51 Dr. Patel's Journey into Mitochondrial Research08:34 Heat and Cold Stress in Mitochondrial Function12:18 Mitochondrial Function and Health19:50 Innovative Mitochondrial Testing31:05 Understanding Mitochondrial Respiration31:20 Testing Mitochondrial Efficiency31:51 Energy Production Pathways32:24 Free Radical Generation and Stress Testing32:58 Exercise Physiology and Mitochondria33:50 Personalized Mitochondrial Health Recommendations33:59 The Complexity of Mitochondrial Adaptation37:28 The Role of Membranes in Mitochondrial Health38:49 Oxygen's Dual Role in Life and Aging41:05 Preconditioning and Cardiovascular Health43:07 Hypoxic Training and Breath Work43:50 Meditation and Mitochondrial Function48:03 Psychedelics and Mitochondrial Changes54:33 Practical Tips for Mitochondrial Health56:12 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsFlex Diet Podcast Episodes You May Enjoy: Episode 164: How to use diagnostic testing to improve your metabolic health: An Interview with Sam MillerEpisode 190: Let’s Get Woo Woo – From Physics To Scientific Testing To Exercise Performance with Ian Mitchell of Wizard SciencesConnect with Dr. Patel: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hemalpatelphd/Website: https://mescreen.com/Enter code DRMIKE to save $100 - I don't make a dime off it. I would love to hear what you find, so hit me up if you try it!Get In Touch with Dr Mike:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmiketnelson/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn1aTbQqHglfNrENPm0GTpgEmail: https://miketnelson.com/contact-us/
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