<p dir="ltr">Has measuring mitochondrial health always seemed out of reach? Not anymore! In this Longevity episode, I am joined by Dr. Hemal Patel to discuss groundbreaking research that allows us to assess mitochondrial function through a simple at-home blood test. </p> <p dir="ltr">We discuss how practices like meditation, breathing exercises, and even attending immersive retreats can dramatically improve mitochondrial health in as little as a week. We also dive into cell membrane composition and Dr. Patel's personal story of how he integrates meditation into his nightly routine for better sleep and creativity!</p> <p dir="ltr">Dr. Hemal Patel is a Tenured Professor and Vice-Chair for Research in the Department of Anesthesiology at the University of California, San Diego, and has a dual appointment as a VA Research Career Scientist and VA Research Pharmacologist at the VA San Diego Healthcare System. He is also the Chief Scientific Officer for Versea Discovery. He has made seminal contributions in shaping new investigation areas on defining the impact of membrane structure on cell, organ, and organismal physiology and metabolism with implications for cardiac ischemia-reperfusion injury, heart failure, diabetic cardiomyopathy, aging, pulmonary hypertension, cancer, and neurodegeneration. </p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Shop <a href="https://mescreen.com/">the Mescreen test</a> and use code Longevity</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Thank you to our sponsors for making this episode possible:</p> <p dir="ltr">Element Health: Use code Longevity when shopping at <a href="https://elementhealthsupply.com/discount/Longevity">https://elementhealthsupply.com</a> to save on your orders. </p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="http://qualialife.com/nathalie">Neurohacker Collective: Visit http://qualialife.com/nathalie</a> and use code NATHALIE </p> <p dir="ltr">Berkeley Life: Head to <a href="http://berkeleylife.com/Nat">Berkeleylife.com/Nat</a> to browse their products and purchase your bundle at a discount.                                                                </p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Find more from Mescreen: </p> <p dir="ltr">Website: <a href="https://mescreen.com/">https://mescreen.com/</a>  use code Longevity when shopping! </p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Find more from Nathalie:</p> <p dir="ltr">YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmholC48MqRC50UffIZOMOQ">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmholC48MqRC50UffIZOMOQ</a> </p> <p dir="ltr">Join Nat’s Membership Community: <a href="https://www.natniddam.com/bsp-community">https://www.natniddam.com/bsp-community</a> </p> <p dir="ltr">Sign up for Nats Newsletter: <a href="https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/i7d5m0">https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/i7d5m0</a> </p> <p dir="ltr">Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nathalieniddam/">https://www.instagram.com/nathalieniddam/</a> </p> <p dir="ltr">Website: <a href="http://www.natniddam.com/">www.NatNiddam.com</a>   </p> <p dir="ltr">Facebook Group: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/biohackingsuperhumanperformance">https://www.facebook.com/groups/biohackingsuperhumanperformance</a> </p> <p><strong><br> <br></strong></p> <p dir="ltr">What We Discuss:</p> <p dir="ltr">03:23 The Symbiotic Relationship Between Mitochondria and the Gut Microbiome</p> <p dir="ltr">07:47 Genetics and Lifestyle Factors Influencing Mitochondrial Function</p> <p dir="ltr">12:13 Measuring Mitochondrial Function: A Non-Invasive Approach</p> <p dir="ltr">28:56 The Role of Reactive Oxygen Species and the Importance of Balance</p> <p dir="ltr">31:18 Mescreen Test: Measuring Skeletal Muscle Mitochondrial Function</p> <p dir="ltr">33:46 Improving Mitochondrial Function: Lipid Support, Autophagy, and Antioxidant Balance</p> <p dir="ltr">36:33 The Significance of Cholesterol in Membrane Stability</p> <p dir="ltr">38:34 Hypoxic Breathing: Activating an Endogenous System for Resilience</p> <p dir="ltr">46:01 Choosing High-Quality Fats for Optimal Mitochondrial Health</p> <p dir="ltr">49:28 The Transformative Power of Meditation and Dr. Joe Dispenza's Retreats</p> <p dir="ltr">56:04 The Importance of Personalized Mitochondrial Health</p> <p> </p>