7 Ways To Boost Mitochondrial Health To Fight Disease

Summary

This script delves into the critical role of mitochondria in various diseases, including cancer, diabetes, and cardiovascular conditions. It suggests that mitochondrial dysfunction may initiate these diseases, rather than being a consequence. The speaker advocates for metabolic therapy, emphasizing the importance of a healthy diet, supplements, toxin reduction, fasting, muscle building, adequate sleep, and exposure to near-infrared radiation to enhance mitochondrial health, which is integral to overall well-being.

Takeaways

• 🔋 Mitochondrial dysfunction is linked to various diseases including diabetes, cancer, cardiovascular disease, ALS, and Parkinson's disease.
• 💊 Mitochondria are the 'powerhouses' of the cell, responsible for producing ATP, the energy currency for cellular processes.
• 🚫 Mitochondrial dysfunction in cancer cells is characterized by a shift from oxidative phosphorylation to fermentation, requiring high glucose intake for energy production.
• 🥗 A ketogenic diet, which is low in glucose and high in fatty acids, can be beneficial as it forces the body to use ketone bodies, which are cleaner energy sources for healthy mitochondria.
• 🧬 Metabolic therapy, which includes a ketogenic diet and limiting glutamine, targets the energy production pathways of cancer cells, potentially starving and killing them.
• 🧬 The nucleus of a cell with cancerous DNA, when placed in a healthy cell with functioning mitochondria, behaves like a healthy cell, indicating the profound influence of mitochondria on cellular health.
• 🚫 Factors damaging to mitochondria include normal aging, pollutants, certain oils, alcohol, toxic metals, organic pollutants, and some prescription and recreational drugs.
• 🥦 Seven strategies to boost mitochondrial health include a healthy diet low in seed oils and simple sugars, certain supplements, reducing toxin exposure, fasting, muscle building, adequate sleep, and exposure to near-infrared radiation.
• 💊 Supplements like coenzyme Q10, alpha-lipoic acid, vitamin E, vitamin D3, and K2 may help improve mitochondrial health but should be discussed with a healthcare provider.
• 🏋️‍♂️ Building muscle and engaging in regular exercise, especially heavy lifting and aerobic activity, can enhance mitochondrial health.
• 🌞 Exposure to near-infrared radiation, either from sunlight or specialized devices, can stimulate mitochondria to produce melatonin, promoting cellular health and immune function.

Q & A

What is the role of mitochondria in our cells?

Mitochondria are the powerhouses of our cells, responsible for making ATP, the energy currency needed to drive all cellular processes.

How do mitochondria function during a ketogenic diet?

During a ketogenic diet, when sugar is scarce, mitochondria can efficiently use fatty acids and ketone bodies to produce energy.

What is the metabolic theory of cancer in relation to mitochondria?

The metabolic theory suggests that cancer may arise from malfunctioning mitochondria, which can damage DNA through oxidants released, potentially leading to uncontrolled cell division.

How do cancer cells differ in their mitochondrial function compared to healthy cells?

Cancer cells have damaged mitochondria that are more primitive in functionality, relying on fermentation for energy production instead of the more efficient citric acid cycle, thus requiring more glucose.

What is the significance of glutamine in cancer cell metabolism?

Glutamine is a non-essential amino acid that some cancer cells can use as an alternative substrate for energy production, which can vary depending on the cancer type.

How does a ketogenic diet potentially impact cancer cells?

A ketogenic diet, by reducing glucose and sometimes glutamine availability, can starve cancer cells as they cannot efficiently use other substrates like fatty acids, leading to cell death.

What are some factors that can damage mitochondria?

Mitochondria can be damaged by normal aging, exposure to pollutants, certain seed oils, alcohol, toxic metals, organic pollutants like pesticides and herbicides, and some prescription and recreational drugs.

What are some strategies to boost mitochondrial health?

Strategies to improve mitochondrial health include a healthy diet low in seed oils and simple sugars, certain supplements like coenzyme Q10 and alpha-lipoic acid, reducing toxin exposure, fasting, building muscle, adequate sleep, and exposure to near-infrared radiation.

How can fasting benefit mitochondrial health?

Fasting can induce autophagy, a process that removes old and malfunctioning mitochondria and stimulates the production of new, healthy mitochondria.

What is the connection between metabolic health and diseases like cancer?

Metabolic dysfunction, such as insulin resistance and obesity, is linked to a higher risk of developing diseases like cancer. Maintaining metabolic health through diet and exercise can significantly reduce this risk.

How does near-infrared radiation affect mitochondria and overall health?

Near-infrared radiation can penetrate deep into the body, stimulating mitochondria to produce melatonin, which is beneficial for cellular health and the immune system.

Outlines

00:00

🚀 Mitochondrial Dysfunction and Metabolic Therapy

This paragraph discusses the link between mitochondrial dysfunction and various diseases, such as diabetes, cancer, cardiovascular disease, ALS, and Parkinson's. It explains the role of mitochondria in ATP production and how they can utilize different substrates like glucose and fatty acids. The speaker introduces the concept of metabolic therapy, suggesting that cancer may arise from mitochondrial malfunction, leading to DNA damage. The theory posits that damaged mitochondria in cancer cells result in a reliance on fermentation for energy production, necessitating high glucose intake. The paragraph also touches on the potential of a ketogenic diet to starve cancer cells by depriving them of glucose and promoting the use of ketone bodies.

05:00

🛡️ Mitochondrial Health and Its Impact on Cellular Function

The second paragraph emphasizes the importance of mitochondrial health in preventing diseases like cancer. It describes how the mitochondria's influence on cellular health is profound, with experiments showing that swapping mitochondria between healthy and cancerous cells can determine cell behavior. The paragraph also covers the correlation between metabolic disorders like insulin resistance, obesity, and diabetes with an increased risk of cancer. Strategies for maintaining mitochondrial health are suggested, such as diet adjustments, reducing exposure to toxins, and considering the impact of medications.

10:01

🍽️ Dietary and Lifestyle Strategies for Mitochondrial Health

This paragraph delves into specific dietary recommendations for boosting mitochondrial health, including reducing seed oils, simple sugars, and carbohydrates. It highlights the benefits of certain supplements like coenzyme Q10, alpha-lipoic acid, and vitamins E, D3, and K2. The paragraph also advises decreasing exposure to environmental toxins, limiting alcohol, and discussing medication needs with healthcare providers. Additionally, it mentions the benefits of fasting for inducing autophagy, which helps in the removal of damaged mitochondria and the stimulation of new, healthy mitochondria production.

15:01

💪 Enhancing Mitochondrial Function Through Exercise and Other Modalities

The final paragraph focuses on the benefits of building muscle and getting adequate sleep for mitochondrial health. It also introduces the concept of near-infrared radiation, which can stimulate mitochondria to produce melatonin, contributing to cellular health and immune function. The speaker suggests using near-infrared LED beds or panels as a means to enhance mitochondrial function. The paragraph concludes by emphasizing the importance of metabolic health, including reducing body fat and exercising, as the most effective ways to improve mitochondrial health.

Keywords

💡Mitochondrial dysfunction

Mitochondrial dysfunction refers to the impaired ability of mitochondria to perform their normal functions, such as energy production. In the context of the video, it is linked to a variety of diseases including diabetes, cancer, cardiovascular disease, ALS, and Parkinson's. The script discusses how mitochondrial dysfunction might be a root cause of these diseases, rather than just a consequence.

💡ATP

ATP, or adenosine triphosphate, is the primary energy currency of the cell. The script explains that mitochondria are responsible for producing ATP through processes like the citric acid cycle. A healthy mitochondrial function ensures sufficient ATP for cellular processes, whereas dysfunction can lead to energy deficits.

💡Cancer cell metabolism

The script delves into the unique metabolism of cancer cells, which often relies on fermentation rather than the more efficient citric acid cycle. This inefficient energy production necessitates a high glucose intake, illustrating the connection between mitochondrial health and cancer cell survival.

💡Metabolic therapy

Metabolic therapy, as discussed in the script, is an approach to treating cancer by targeting the metabolic weaknesses of cancer cells, such as their reliance on glucose and glutamine. By manipulating the availability of these substrates, it's posited that cancer cells can be starved, highlighting an alternative strategy to traditional treatments.

💡Ketogenic diet

A ketogenic diet is a high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet that shifts the body's metabolism from glucose to ketone bodies. The script mentions this diet as a means to force the body to use healthier energy sources, potentially starving cancer cells that cannot efficiently use ketone bodies.

💡Autophagy

Autophagy is a cellular process where the cell recycles its own components, including damaged organelles like mitochondria. The script suggests that fasting can induce autophagy, which may improve mitochondrial health by removing damaged mitochondria and promoting the production of new, healthy ones.

💡Glutamine

Glutamine is a non-essential amino acid that some cancer cells can utilize as an energy source. The script explains that understanding the metabolic preferences of cancer cells, including their potential use of glutamine, can inform targeted therapies that restrict this nutrient.

💡Coenzyme Q10

Coenzyme Q10, or ubiquinone, is a supplement mentioned in the script as potentially beneficial for mitochondrial health. It plays a crucial role in the electron transport chain, which is essential for ATP production, and may support energy levels in cells.

💡Near-infrared radiation

Near-infrared radiation, as discussed in the script, is a type of light that can penetrate deep into tissues and stimulate mitochondria to produce melatonin, which has been linked to improved cellular health and immune function. The script suggests using devices that emit this radiation as a means to enhance mitochondrial function.

💡Insulin resistance

Insulin resistance is a condition where cells do not respond properly to insulin, leading to high blood sugar levels. The script connects insulin resistance to a higher risk of diseases like cancer and emphasizes the importance of maintaining metabolic health to support mitochondrial function.

💡Melatonin

Melatonin is a hormone primarily associated with regulating sleep-wake cycles. However, the script highlights its role in cellular health, particularly in mitochondria, where it may contribute to cellular repair and immune system function, especially when produced in response to near-infrared radiation.

Highlights

Mitochondrial dysfunction is linked to various diseases including diabetes, cancer, cardiovascular disease, ALS, and Parkinson's.

Mitochondria are the powerhouses of the cell, responsible for producing ATP, the energy currency for cellular processes.

Mitochondria can use alternative substrates like fatty acids during a ketogenic diet, showcasing their adaptability.

Metabolic therapy suggests that cancer may arise from malfunctioning mitochondria, which could damage DNA.

Cancer cells often have damaged mitochondria that rely on fermentation for energy production, requiring high glucose intake.

Glutamine, a non-essential amino acid, is another substrate used by some cancer cells for energy.

Ketogenic diets may help starve cancer cells by limiting glucose and promoting ketone body usage.

Mitochondrial health is crucial for overall cellular health, as shown by experiments swapping mitochondria between healthy and cancer cells.

Metabolic dysfunction, such as insulin resistance and obesity, increases the risk of diseases like cancer.

Maintaining mitochondrial health through diet, exercise, and minimizing medication can reduce the risk of diseases.

Seven strategies to boost mitochondrial health include diet adjustments, supplements, reducing toxin exposure, fasting, muscle building, sleep, and near-infrared radiation.

Seed oils rich in Omega 6 are harmful to mitochondria and should be avoided in favor of healthier fats like avocado and olive oil.

Supplements like coenzyme Q10, alpha-lipoic acid, vitamin E, D3, and K2 may support mitochondrial health.

Fasting can induce autophagy, which is beneficial for mitochondrial health by removing old and damaged mitochondria.

Building muscle improves mitochondrial health and overall tissue oxygenation.

Adequate sleep is essential for mitochondrial health, with 7 to 9 hours recommended for optimal cellular function.

Near-infrared radiation stimulates mitochondria to produce melatonin, which enhances cellular health and immune function.

Being metabolically healthy, including lower body fat and regular exercise, has the most profound effect on mitochondrial health.

Transcripts

there are many diseases that are linked

to mitochondrial dysfunction and these

include diabetes cancer cardiovascular

disease ALS Parkinson disease and

possibly many more now mitochondria are

these small organel these powerhouses

and our cells that are tasked with

making ATP the energy currency that we

need to drive all our cellular processes

and it usually works like this you've

seen this diagram in biology there's a

sugar glucose molecule coming in and

through the crap cycle or citric acid

cycle in the mitochondria we have the

production of a lot of ATP and when we

have um you know mitochondria that are

working well they make a lot of energy

they can also um use other substrates

they can use for example fatty acids so

when someone goes on a ketogenic diet

where there's no sugar available then

the mitochondria can function very well

um using fatty acids actually uh Ketone

bodies in order to produce energy so

these are Pathways that normal healthy

mitochondria can do and um I'm going to

show a diagram here there were studies

done uh about you know cancer and I did

a talk that's called metabolic therapy

where I'm talking about the theory here

that actually cancer May in fact arise

from malfunctioning uh uh mitochondria

that then Downstream damage the DNA you

know through oxidants that are released

and that is very possible that it goes

this way and it makes a lot of sense

because when you look at the diagram

here you can clearly see they took U you

know a cancer cell and with a cancer

nucleus and cancer organel so you have

damage in the DNA which is what we

thought was always the prime cause of a

cancer cell where how it would divide

uncontrollably we have sufficient damage

to the DNA and at some point some of

these safeguards where the cell says hey

I'm I'm limiting my ability to divide

and the rate of division is kicked out

and the cell divides uncontrolled at a

very high rate and that is actually

something that we see in cancer cell

that's correct but the question is is

that how it starts or is this a

downstream manifestation metabolic

Theory says well this is Downstream

because it starts with the mitochondria

and we know that a cancer cell not only

has damage in the DNA but also has

damaged mitochondria and that is

actually something that is a Hallmark of

all cancer cells really of all cancer

cell lines of different cancers that the

mitochondria are damaged and they're

damaged in a way where the mitochondria

are much more primitive in their

functionality instead of using this

elaborate citric acid cycle making a

whole bunch of ATP they can only ferment

and fermentation is a real poor and

shitty energy balance where you take a

sugar molecule and you produce a very

few ATP only therefore cancer cells need

a lot of sugar they need a lot of

glucose to make sufficient energy

because their rate is very low now um

the other substrate that we found out

more in recent years that cancer cell

can use and this varies from cancer type

to cancer type is glutamine and

glutamine is a non-essential amino acid

it means an amino acid that our own body

can produce so it's difficult to limit

that but we can actually decrease the

availability and this is where metabolic

Theory uh therapy comes in knowing that

cancer cells cannot use fatty acids for

example like our healthy cells again if

you go on a ketogenic diet you withhold

all your sugar all your glucose or your

carbohydrates the body is forced to burn

Ketone bodies and it actually Burns

cleaner so the citric acid cycle

produces a lot of pollutants think of

this as a gasoline burning engine sort

of whereas burning Ketone bodies

actually produces less or or no

pollutants more like an electric engine

running I don't think people should be

on that indefinitely Or for prolong

periods of time but it's something that

our body certainly can handle and I

think for periods of time it's actually

a healthy or very healthy thing to do

and it might be a life-saving thing to

do if someone has cancer and the reason

for that is again when we think of

metabolic Theory here saying these

mitochondria are not functioning well

they can only ferment they can only

ferment glucose and in some cases

glutamine if we take both of those um

substrates away the cell will starve and

die the cancer cell will die because it

cannot sustain itself and that actually

turns out to be true so going on a

ketogenic diet and then periodically

blocking glutamine or decreasing the

amount of glutamine that is available

that essentially is metabolic the uh

therapy and again that's in the video I

talk about that that's something that uh

is very um new sort of thinking of this

and it works I think extremely well

we've seen papers how people have

benefited from metabolic therapy and in

my opinion it's something that can

always be used together with traditional

treatments that we still have you of

course surger chemotherapy and so on to

treat active cancer so again

mitochondria in cancer cells uh are

deficient and your nucleus has mutations

now when they take one of those cells as

you see in the diagram where they now

take a healthy cell with healthy DNA so

there's no cancer mutation in the DNA

and they're put put that into a cancer

cell with the cancer mitochondria that

can only ferment the cell stays in fact

a cancer cell it divides it continues to

divide as a cancer cell it's not healthy

now um by contrast if you take a cancer

nucleus so with damaged DNA and put it

into a healthy cell a cell that has

healthy organel healthy mitochondria

then this cell now divides like a

healthy cell so it is not a cancer cell

anymore and there we can see how

profound the influence is of the

mitochondria on overall health of the

cell so mitochondrial Health appears to

be extremely important and cancer is

just one of the examples again there are

many diseases that appear to be linked

to mitochondrial dysfunction keeping our

mitochondria healthy is in our interest

because it keeps our whole body healthy

and it's something that is very much

neglected we know that as we um become

insulin resistant and we develop you

know early glucose intolerance or maybe

even early type to diabetes our risk of

cancer increases and that is also linked

to obesity we know that diabetes is

linked to obesity and cancer is linked

to obesity and cancer think to diabetes

so we have a strong correlation here

that shows when we have metabolic

dysfunction um and again when you have

uh diseases like diabetes and heart

disease you know we call this also

metabolic

syndrome where your whole uh

functionality actually of your cellum

your cellular functionality is

compromised right and with that again

comes a higher risk of developing

diseases like cancer for example right

now we know then um that if we take care

of our mitochondria if we lose weight if

we eat better if we decrease our simple

sugar intake if we normalize our

hemoglobin A1c and if we you know are

not incident resistant anymore we are

doing better and our chances of diseases

like cancer and others are decreasing

significantly so taking care of our

mitochondria is I think huge important

and therefore we have to understand what

is damaging them and what is good for

them and these are I think very

important points right now they can

become damaged by normal aging of course

you know that's something that we know

uh oxidants right that we're exposed to

so pollutants seed oils alcohol toxic

Metals you know organic pollutants we

talking here about pesticides and

herbicides and so on some prescription

drugs actually can negatively impact our

mitochondria as well as well

recreational drugs which shouldn't be

taken anyway

some examples here are Tylenol aspirin

uh cocaine methamphetamine and statins I

never thought I would say all those in

one sentence but all those can be

damaging to our mitochondria and we

should be aware of that and when we're

taking prescription medications um I'm

always pointing out that we should

always periodically discuss with our

primary care doctor hey can I do

something to improve my health that I

can maybe lower that medication or can

we just reevaluate after a while I've

been on this medication if I still need

it or at least

could get away with a lower dose right

these are all helpful things a lot of

times that's sort of neglected um of

course it's in the interest of the

farmer industry to keep people

indefinitely on medication that's not in

your interest I think it's always good

to minimize medications that's not to

say that we don't need them

ever but I think we usually need them in

small amounts and a lot of things are

quite overprescribed okay so there are

seven strategies that have been very

helpful um to boost mitochondrial health

and the first would be our diet what we

eatting

I would strongly suggest to cut out seed

oils and that's of course a bit

controversial as usual but seed oils are

very rich in Omega 6 lenol acid and

that's been shown that high amounts of

those can be damaging to our

mitochondria and they can lead to

mitochondrial dysfunction and therefore

linked to the diseases that I mentioned

earlier and um there is actually I mean

there are lot of talks about this lot of

papers about this I think it's important

to understand that seed oils are just

not good for us in general and Seed oils

we're talking about you know soybean oil

cotton seed oil we're talking about um

sunflower oil sunflower oil and so on

and I would leave all those out H canola

oil as well and stick with normal simple

fats in small amounts like we're talking

about avocado oil olive oil if it's 100%

pure go for extra virgin oil here this

is the first press which is the best oil

small amounts of butter are okay as

well then simple sugars and that's the

issue again because we're thinking about

um early glucose uh intolerance or early

diabetes strongly linked to consumption

of simple sugars because again when we

take in simple sugars we need a massive

Spike of um insulin release from the

pancreas and over time the pancreas can

burn out and we get less and less

response to the sugar as we gain weight

uh our resistance to the insulin goes up

because it's directly linked to the

amount of body fat that we have so it

doesn't work so good anymore and over

time we burn out the pancreas and we

develop insulin resistance and diabetes

right that again metabolic disorder very

strongly link to higher risk of cancer

significantly higher risk of cancer

actually so cutting out simple sugars

decreasing carbohydrates in general my

recommendation usually is taking less

than about 150 grams of carbohydrates a

day and that's actually very achievable

and easy to do especially when we cut

out simple sugars carbohydrates that are

certainly okay are fruit in moderation

of course uh berries are my preferred

fruit because they have a low glycemic

index um but others are fine in

moderation as well and then you know a

few whole grains here and there I don't

think hurt not the greatest thing I

don't think we need them definitely but

you know there's some Fiber in there

which is probably good for us so there

are few things that we can take in but

we can minimize this some rice here and

there a bit of pasta once in a while I

think that's all fine number two

supplements some supplements that have

shown positive effect in our

mitochondria for example coenzyme Q10

it's always questionable how much of

that gets in I must say um the

manufacturers will say oh there's a high

absorption rate but when we talk about

oral bioavailability so the percentage

of that that certain substance that gets

actually into our cells that can really

vary from product to product you know a

lot of it can be broken down in the D

digestive tract some of it might not get

absorbed it depends on how we take it

with a meal or without a meal so again

we can I think uh it's a supplement

worth using you I would always discuss

any supplement of course with your

primary care doctor first but um it's

something that might be helpful for

mitochondrial Health um our alphal

lipoic acid has been studied and shown

to be good for mitochondrial Health

vitamin E vitamin D3 and K2 those are

the ones that I would recommend and I do

take vitamin D3 and K2 and I do take

vitamin E and once in the while are

alphal lipoic acid as well so that's

something that you can explore that can

be helping your mitochondria in terms of

supplements then um increase sorry

decrease your exposure to toxins and

that's of course uh yeah goes without

saying heavy metals can be damaging to

mitochondria so avoid those stay away

from pesticides herbicides so buy

organic if possible possible I know this

is more expensive I prefer to buy

smaller quantities um but rather it be

organic because again especially when it

comes to wheed and other things uh a lot

of the stuff is sprayed I don't buy corn

at all because that's all sprayed with

glyphosate on 90% of it is um but buying

organic is good if you buy uh fruit like

berries you can get them Frozen so

organic frozen fruit is significantly

cheaper and it stays fresh for very long

periods of time um alcohol I always a

big proponent of limiting alcohol I

always talk about this I drink usually

no more than about two drinks per week

if you drink on a daily basis you may be

damaging your mitochondria in fact right

certain prescription drugs like statins

can be damaging to mitochondria always

discuss all your medications with your

primary care doctor periodically and see

that you take the minimum that you

really need right and then of course

recreational drugs which we don't have

to talk about which you just should not

use at all fasting can improve the

health of our condrea usually starts

around 16 hours but it's not like a

cutof thing and that's always this

confusion people that saying well people

do 18-hour intermittent fasting twice a

week and this will not cause autophagy

which is not helpful for the

mitochondria I think that's wrong um I

think that it's not it doesn't start

like a light like a light switch that

you turn on at 16 hours or so there is

autophagy even earlier even at 12 to 14

hours there are some uh the longer you

fast of course the better your results

will be but not everybody's going to do

a two or three day fast I think that's

unrealistic um so even short

intermittent fasting of about 16 to 18

or 20 hours once or twice a week is very

helpful in my opinion and it certainly

um improves mitochondrial Health amongst

other things by autophagy now autophagy

is essentially programmed cell death

it's cell death of uh old malfunctioning

mitochondria and then also there's it

you know there's a a stimulite to

produce more mitochondria right right so

we're weeding out old mitochondria and

the cell is stimulated to produce more

new mitochondria that are very healthy

so fasting can be actually very helpful

in my opinion then uh the fifth one is

build muscle so the more muscle you

build the more healthy mitochondria you

will have there's better oxygenation of

tissue I mean there's so many advantages

to building muscle in a healthy way of

course not with steroids or anything

like that but just you know regular

working out heavy lifting right and then

mixed with some aerobic exercise excise

in general is good but specifically

building muscle has been shown to really

improve mitochondrial

Health sleep very tough one because

again 7 to n hours it's between seven

and nine hours it's what's recommended

that's tough to do I fall on the you

know 7 hour if I'm lucky uh sort of side

of this um some people have asked well

what if I sleep a bit during the day yes

it can be helpful can be helpful for

hormones but can possibly also be

helpful for mitochondrial Health like

have another half hour nap at least

during the day if you can if can make

that happen if you only sleep six hours

a night try to get a bit of extra sleep

during the day ideally you sleep longer

through the night that's true but you

can help out a little bit by having an

extra nap in the daytime and that might

not be a bad thing to do right um and

then of course near infer

radiation I've done several videos about

this this is a fascinating topic so near

infrared radiation is not visible to the

human eye it's around 850 nanometers is

what we perceive as warmth from sunlight

so when you're out in the sunlight and

you feel the warmth of the sun that's

near infrared

radiation now the infrared radiation

penetrates deep into the body several

inches it goes through bone it actually

reaches your brain it is uh very very

helpful because the mitochondria exposed

to the infrared radiation are actually

um stimulated to produce melatonin and

we always think of melatonin in terms of

sleep right as helpful for our sleep at

night but here when we think about

melatonin production in the mitochondria

for our cells this is for cellular

Health in general so uh when we sleeping

at night or when we're about to go to

bed usually the pineal gland in our

brain is releasing a big amount of

melatonin that goes in the bloodstream

and that helps us then then then sleep

this is different um so here we have

melatonin in the mitochondria in our

cells and in you know and it helps the

cell to become healthier it also greatly

improves the immune system and during

viral illnesses and we've had this

during our pandemic and in in when you

have the flu is actually recommended

that you take melatonin because we know

that melatonin is actually very helpful

for your immune system to so to help you

really recover a lot faster so there is

a direct link of better recovery from

viral illness and taking a melatonin

supplement right but the best melatonin

is again if we get it through NE INF

radiation now you can get it from

sunlight or you can get it from a near

infrared and led bed and that's also

very good you know I would usually do

that in the winter time when there's not

enough Sun LED in your infrared panel or

like a lie down bed which I prefer

because it's much more intense about

three times a week and about 15

minutes very helpful again recovers the

uh a lot of the mitochondria that are

actually um slightly damaged can

actually recover from this they produce

more melatonin again and actually can

become healthier so these are very good

things that we can do so following these

steps we can really greatly improve our

mitochondrial health and therefore

really our overall health right and

there get the question well which one of

these is the most profound effect we can

have on our mitochondria and I would

really say being metabolically healthy

and that means lower your body fat

percentage right check your hemoglobin

A1c check a fasting insulin make sure

that you're not insulin resistant

decrease carbohydrate intake and then

exercise these are the best things that

we can do everything else is important

as well supplements may help right but

the best thing we can do is losing body

fat and becoming healthier