Unlocking Longevity: Mitochondrial Health with Dr. Hemal Patel
Mitochondria fuel every cell in your body, but how often do you check in on their health? In this insightful episode, Dr. Hemal Patel, a tenured professor at UC San Diego and Chief Scientific Advisor for Versailles Discovery, joins Liesl Bernard to explore why these tiny powerhouses are critical to longevity and how an innovative at-home test can offer real insights into your energy levels, resilience, and overall well-being.
Dr. Patel shares research-backed strategies to improve mitochondrial function, including diet, supplementation, meditation, and lifestyle changes. Drawing on studies with NASA and collaborations with Dr. Joe Dispenza, Dr. Patel discusses how meditation can influence biomarkers and why monitoring mitochondrial health could revolutionize how we approach disease prevention. Whether you're focused on performance or aging well, this episode provides science-driven tools to help you take control of your health.
🧬 Episode Breakdown:
- 00:00 - Introducing Mitochondrial Health Expert Dr. Hemal Patel
- 02:44 - Understanding Mitochondria: From Cellular Energy to Global Health Applications
- 06:44 - The Role of Mitochondria in Cellular Energy and Heart Function
- 07:50 - Heart Efficiency and Mitochondrial Function
- 09:55 - Non-Invasive Mitochondrial Health Testing with mescreen™
- 12:30 - Innovative Blood Test for Mitochondrial Health Assessment
- 13:54 - Revolutionizing Mitochondrial Testing: The Biomarker Agnostic Approach
- 15:24 - Analyzing Mitochondrial Health from Blood Samples: Stability, Functionality, and Stress Response
- 18:59 - Understanding Mitochondrial Health through Non-Diagnostic Wellness Tests
- 21:18 - Testing and Tracking Mitochondrial Health for Optimal Energy
- 24:02 - Optimizing Health Through Lipid Supplementation and Lifestyle Changes
- 24:52 - mescreen™ Test: Recommendations and Provider Integration
- 27:53 - Integrating Microbiome, Mitochondria, and Metabolism for Holistic Health Insights
- 31:27 - The Impact of Meditation and Personalized Health in Modern Times
- 33:56 - Understanding and Testing Mitochondrial Health
- 37:00 - Personalized Health Tracking and Mid-Range Benchmarking
- 39:12 - Importance of Membrane Health and Ethical Scientific Practices in Biotech
- 40:40 - Optimizing Cellular Health: Membrane Repair, Autophagy, and Antioxidants
- 43:15 - Discovering Tamarind’s Healing Properties Through Personal Experience
- 44:51 - Self-Testing for Health and Wellness
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Dive into the minds of the world's most successful wellness entrepreneurs! This podcast brings inspiring stories and actionable insights from founders and CEOs in the Nutraceutical, Supplement, Ingredient, HealthTech, and CPG sectors. Host Liesl Bernard, CEO of Kalon Executive Search, shares secrets behind thriving wellness brands, how they attract and retain top talent, and foster cultures promoting health and productivity.
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