Dr. Hemal Patel on Mitochondrial Health Testing, Meditation, and Optimizing Energy | Ep #268
🔹 About This Episode In this episode of the Longevity Podcast, Dr. Hemal Patel joins us to discuss a groundbreaking at-home blood test that measures mitochondrial health. Learn how improving mitochondrial function can be as simple as adjusting your lifestyle. From meditation and breathing exercises to lipid support and autophagy, these strategies can enhance your health and well-being in just a week. Dr. Patel also shares his insights on cell membrane composition, the importance of cholesterol for mitochondrial function, and how reactive oxygen species impact health. We explore topics like the symbiotic relationship between mitochondria and the gut microbiome, genetics, and how hypoxic breathing techniques activate resilience. Dr. Patel’s personal meditation routine and experiences with Dr. Joe Dispenza’s retreats provide practical takeaways for anyone looking to optimize their mitochondrial health. Shop the Mescreen test here: https://mescreen.com and use code Longevity for a special discount! 🔹 What you will learn: → How to measure and improve mitochondrial health with a simple at-home blood test. → Practical tips for enhancing mitochondrial function through meditation, breathing exercises, and lipid support. → The role of mitochondria in overall well-being and how to personalize your approach for optimal health. 🔹 What we discuss: 03:23 The Symbiotic Relationship Between Mitochondria and the Gut Microbiome 07:47 Genetics and Lifestyle Factors Influencing Mitochondrial Function 12:13 Measuring Mitochondrial Function: A Non-Invasive Approach 28:56 The Role of Reactive Oxygen Species and the Importance of Balance 31:18 Mescreen Test: Measuring Skeletal Muscle Mitochondrial Function 33:46 Improving Mitochondrial Function: Lipid Support, Autophagy, and Antioxidant Balance 36:33 The Significance of Cholesterol in Membrane Stability 38:34 Hypoxic Breathing: Activating an Endogenous System for Resilience 46:01 Choosing High-Quality Fats for Optimal Mitochondrial Health 49:28 The Transformative Power of Meditation and Dr. Joe Dispenza's Retreats 56:04 The Importance of Personalized Mitochondrial Health -------------------------------------- 🔹 Find more from Mescreen: • Website: https://mescreen.com/ use code Longevity when shopping! -------------------------------------- 🔹 Thank You To Our Sponsors For Making This Episode Possible: • Element Health: Use code Longevity when shopping at https://elementhealthsupply.com to save on your orders. • Neurohacker Collective: Visit http://qualialife.com/nathalie and use code NATHALIE • Berkeley Life: Head to Berkeleylife.com/Nat to browse their products and purchase your bundle at a discount. 🔹 Find more from Nathalie: • YouTube:    / @nathalieniddam9630  • Join Nat’s Membership Community: https://www.natniddam.com/bsp-community • Sign up for Nats Newsletter: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webfor... • Instagram:   / nathalieniddam  • Website: NatNiddam.com • Facebook Group:   / biohackingsuperhumanperformance  #longevitypodcast #mitochondrialhealth #DrHemalPatel #meditationforhealth #MitochondriaTest #gutmicrobiome #autophagy #healthoptimization #ReactiveOxygenSpecies