Dr. Hemal Patel: The Mitochondrial Connection to Preventing Chronic Disease
What if the key to preventing chronic disease and extending your lifespan lies in your mitochondria? In this powerful episode of the C3 Podcast: Code Conscious Conversations, renowned mitochondrial researcher Dr. Hemal Patel dives deep into the cellular science that could change how we approach health and longevity.
Dr. Patel unpacks the hidden power of mitochondria—not only as energy producers but as social, signaling centers of cellular resilience. From the groundbreaking MeScreen™ test to the future of non-invasive diagnostics, this conversation reveals how mitochondrial health is at the center of heart failure, aging, cancer, neurodegeneration, and metabolic disease.
🎧 Episode Highlights:
- 02:38 – Understanding Mitochondria's Role in Health
- 05:24 – Mitochondrial Dysfunction and Disease
- 09:20 – Common Misconceptions About Mitochondria
- 13:24 – The MeScreen Test Explained
- 18:02 – Oxidative Stress and Energy Balance
- 21:02 – Therapies to Optimize Mitochondrial Function
- 26:23 – The Future of Mitochondrial Medicine
- 30:37 – Practical Tips for Better Mitochondrial Health
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🔬 About Dr. Hemal Patel:
Dr. Hemal Patel is a tenured professor and vice chair of development and advancement in the Department of Anesthesiology at UC San Diego. He also serves as a VA research career scientist. His work spans aging, metabolic health, cancer, neurodegeneration, and heart failure—all viewed through the lens of mitochondrial function.
🎙️ More from the C3 Podcast:
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📲 Connect with Dr. Hemal Patel:
🔬 mescreen.com
📸 @hemalpatelphd on Instagram
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