Mitochondria - The Key To Disease and Mental Health with Dr. Martin Picard

Emerging evidence suggests mitochondrial dysfunction can cause or contribute to many psychiatric and neurologic disorders. To promote metabolic and mental health, it’s crucial to better understand mitochondria and what we can do to keep them healthy.
As Dr. Martin Picard explains, mitochondria are small components of cells that are involved in just about every disease process, and by extension, in every aspect of promoting health. Since mitochondria are where we transform food energy into energy our bodies use, it makes sense why they are so important for health and longevity. Dr. Picard from Columbia University is one of the most prominent mitochondrial researchers, and he joins us to discuss all things mitochondria-related - from the basics of what mitochondria are and how they function, to the three most important things we can do to keep our mitochondria healthy.
Expert featured in this video
Martin Picard, PhD
www.picardlab.org/
Twitter @MitoPsychoBio
0:00 Introduction to Dr. Martin Picard
3:16 What Are Mitochondria and Where Are They?
9:04 Ecosystem of Mitochondria
10:25 Mitochondria and Disease
16:38 Genetics and Mitochondria
19:18 Lifestyle Choices for Poor Mitochondrial Health
22:08 Impact of Psychological States on Mitochondria
25:55 Medications and Mitochondrial Dysfunction
32:12 How to Improve Mitochondrial Function
52:29 Conclusion
Link to Dr. Picard's talk from the inaugural Metabolic Psychiatry Conference in 2022
• Mitochondria in Physic...
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[@kdbin101-1]

Tips from Dr Picard: 1. Move! Exercise encourages your body to produce new mitochondria (up to 2x) 2. Don’t eat too much, it’s ok to be hungry - intermittent fasting is great for your mitochondria 3. A new idea being proposed is possibly your mental state can change your mitochondria (ie., do what you can to lead a life that makes you happy!)

[@karenslaughing]

Thanks for your synopsis.😊

[@stellaancimer8505]

If Person have adrenal fatigue, exercice can be dangerous, walk is great, and also fasting can be dangerous with People who have unstable blood sugar..so we should be careful of giving general advice ;)

[@Truerealism747]

@@stellaancimer8505 yes hard to no though if we have adrenal fatigue or something else

[@EFletc8985]

You saved me an hour! Thank you

[@miraivas6203]

@@deepdusto Please, stop criticising and say something helpful yourself.

[@user-sb3wh3dd4v]

1- move more. 2- eat less. 3- be happy, positive... which requires adequate sleep.

[@Cynthia-wp6bf]

Thanks

[@WhiteLily777]

What did I learn from this video? That we need more research on mitochondria.

[@utube7917]

Not necessarily eat less. Don't over-eat. Also, not mentioned here, mitochondria respond and multiple in brown adipose tissue when you submerge in those cold tanks like Joe Rogan has discussed.

[@dreamcatcher3861]

Thank you 😂

[@GaiaNaVi]

Ta 😊

[@theenergeticelephant5539]

When I was 10 I learned about mitochondria. I was hooked! The mitochondria is my favorite organelle

[@metabolicmind]

It's our favorite too!

[@KetoMama777]

1= move exercise 2= dont eat so much 3= stay positive

[@jasminejones9937]

Thank you 👍

[@mrmegabuckssongs]

Bless you

[@KetoMama777]

@@jasminejones9937 welcome

[@KetoMama777]

@@mrmegabuckssongs was thank you I'll take the blessing.❤

[@wocket42]

On #2: Eat as long as you are hungry. Stop eating when not hungry. If you think you are overeating, it's probably because you are eating the wrong food.

[@davida1606]

Where would we be without nerds! Thank God for their exuberance and passion for their work! Wonderful.

[@rr7firefly]

Some of us wear our "nerd" label with great pride. I have noticed that those flinging that term around seem to think that being ignorant is somehow cool (hip). It ain't.

[@conantheseptuagenarian3824]

honestly, intellectuals do a lot of damage to the world. those who make actual contributions are in the minority. i've spent a lot of time around intellectuals and they tend to be very degenerate people.

[@yl1487]

Finally a person who can discuss mitochondria without finding themselves saying 'mitochondria .... make energy' and appropriately describes them as transforming energy.

[@MrTringuy]

But the role in diabetics. Insulin in all this... Is vague in this discussion.. Lots if fluff

[@yl1487]

@@MrTringuy Do you have a particular interest in (T2) D?

[@TheDavidlloydjones]

@@MrTringuy A good solid three minutes of information and thirty seconds of sound advice condensed into a mere hour.

[@ActivateMission2ThisTimeline]

​@@TheDavidlloydjonesbru 😮 tal...

[@ActivateMission2ThisTimeline]

Picard, "Make it so"...

[@KarmaMechanic988]

PhD biochemist emergency physician here. Read about alpha lipoic acid and acetyl N carnitine as a combination. In vitro the combination are the mitochondria's best friend s. Just need some good studies in people!

[@emilyb5557]

Both have some evidence for improving egg quality in women undergoing IVF, which seems to be an very energy dependent process (egg development).

[@gracewhite1601]

Yah, I take both

[@midnightalley4586]

I take NMN and alpha lipoic acid

[@despinachristakis1050]

What to do to improve mitochondrial function start at 32 minutes

[@emilyb5557]

Thank you!!

[@rr7firefly]

Danke, mein Freund! // Estoy muy agradecido. // Tutto bene qui.

[@pulanetsotetsi3542]

Thank you

[@lilytea3]

0:04: 🧬 Dr. Martin Picard discusses the importance of mitochondria in metabolic and mental health. 4:07: 🧠 Mitochondria are like the brain of the cell, involved in transforming energy and processing information. 9:35: 💡 Mitochondria transform energy from food and oxygen into different forms of energy, such as ATP, which powers human function and consciousness. 14:39: 💡 Metabolic dysfunction, including insulin resistance, can impact mitochondria and energy flow in the body. 19:53: 🔬 The video discusses acquired mitochondrial disorders and how they can be influenced by psychological states, chronic stress, early life adversity, diet, and exposure to insecticides and pesticides. 25:12: 💡 Communication between the brain and body is energetically demanding, and mitochondrial biology plays a crucial role in this energetic connection. 30:20: 🧠 Psychiatry should focus on short-term acute episodes of psychosis and explore alternative methods to target mitochondrial health for long-term treatment. 35:50: 🏃‍♂ Physical activity stimulates the production of more mitochondria, which can improve energy levels and overall health. 40:35: 🔑 Individualized medicine, moderation in eating, and positive psychological states can promote mitochondrial health. 45:15: 🧠 Feeling positive and having positive experiences can improve mitochondrial biology in immune cells and potentially in brain cells. 50:39: 🧠 The speaker believes that the current framework for understanding mental health is overhyped and disempowering, and suggests an alternative framework that respects individual differences. Recap by Tammy AI

[@Acquisition1913]

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[@imanoldurham5395]

'Mmmm--Aaazzzziiiinngg

[@mariahrossi3072]

One thing I did not hear in this video was the role of sunshine. I have been hearing a lot about the role of infrared light in melatonin production and melatonin is an antioxidant in the mitochondria.

[@davidboyd2963]

I go to red light therapy at California Sun spa. 85$ a month. Makes me feel 👍

[@mykiemon]

He's so right that medicine has to move to understanding and fixing problems per the individual rather than "batch" solutions. This is ongoing and gathering steam.

[@mas-udal-hassan9277]

More expensive bills

[@aprilhassell1747]

The problem is medication

[@petercyr3508]

I think there are 2 main things that hurt mitochondtia: -burning glucose most or all of the time. This happens whenever you consume glucose, you know, carbs. Your body has to process consumed carbs before it can use fat. -Eating and processing food constantly. Eat 1 or 2 low carb meals. Not 6 meals. Be a fat burner producing ketones. Practice time restricted eating and extended fasting to induce autophagy to repair and rebuild mitochondria.

[@JessicaSilva-pu5hj]

Methylene blue.. started for mother with alzheimers...lots of improvements...it's helped with mitochondria health, regulated neurotransmitters so is excellent...discontinued psychotic drugs..her speech started coming back..excellent awareness...accepting lots of new healthy foods...also discontinued sleeping pill..sleeps 8 to 9 hours on her own

[@lynlawley8903]

Also try 1/2 tsp mct oil ,,u help feed brain I went up to tap,,it helps glass brown bottle so it's not rancid use good company it's worth extra cost as u don't use loads

[@patriciao5239]

That's terrific to see improvements. Check out Dr. Dale Bredesen interviews on preventing & reversing & slowing Alzheimer's & other dementias. He was a resear h neurologist for 20+ yrs, looking for the silver bullet that would reverse/slow/prevent Alzheimer's but they kept coming up empty as had every other researcher/pharma. Finally it dawned on him that dementia is caused by multiple factors interplayed, like angina/heart attacks - so needs multiple simultaneous lifestyle, vitamin, medication changes. Get more improvements the more changes you make (some easy and free like decent sleep, drop processed foods for more whole foods and minimally processed or homemade foods, time your meals differently with a 9+3 fast overnight, regular exercise, stress relief and some, if needed for a particular person, more complicated and expensive, eg removing mold from house or moving out of mold-inhabited house.) He's wriitten 3 or 4 books by now - highly recommend but would start with an interview or two of him available on you tube.

[@JessicaSilva-pu5hj]

@@lynlawley8903 thank you but no need MB and all the array of supplements and brain peptides have done the great change

[@stephenvankleeck4801]

I’ll second MB. Have my friend with a TBI on it and he is gaining so much more mental clarity and focus. I take it as well and love how I feel on it.

[@MrTringuy]

The Blue. Which removes the blues.. Wow

[@CashMoneyMoore]

The powerhouse of the ... brain, immune system, emotional health, neurological health, cardiovascular health

[@Jack_Schularick]

For some reason you forgot the genitals... Just sayin

[@ArifKhan-vh2gx]

Reproductive​@@Jack_Schularick

[@samieramohamed2467]

Recap eat less , fast, move more, feel positive.lead to better healthy mitochondria.Feeling affect your biology.

[@charlottedog5232]

Same ol same ol. But it's good advice

[@pietsee1000]

He forgot to mention, avoid aluminum, and fluoride. Why ? fluoride increases the absorption of aluminum by our acidic stomach And aluminum jams up the midocondrea process… Dr Chris exley explains how aluminum is root cause of Alzheimer’s, autism , Parkinson’s , MS…

[@angelicannihilator]

Everybody knows they have to do these things, and yet these two pencil-necks thought people should waste an hour of their time listening to common sense drivel.

[@jimlambrick4642]

I'd add daily exposure to sunlight. Not burning, not tanning, just natural level on the skin sunlight. We're not designed to live indoors in cocoons.

[@Fomites]

Your ten-year-old learning about mitochondria? At that age we didn't even know about cells. Born in 1952 Sydney Australia :-)

[@campbellpaul]

I have been meditating for many, many decades, and have used visualization as well as breathing techniques in conjunction with adequate exercise, nutrition and healthy sleeping habits. I discovered visualization of healthy, long mitochondria is very essential to staying healthy and fit (I am 52). Concentrating on the digestive system, and the brain are essential if you want to increase your physical and mental health as well as draw positivity into your life. The key to spiritual, mental and physical well-being is recognizing and visualizing the same science that we obtain in the form of products and healthy regimens, and it shouldn't be left out. Visualization is the the missing puzzle piece to our completeness.

[@brimac58]

I agree with you. Our visualization nourishes our body.

[@tradwifeuk2117]

I-theist?

[@akoaykilalamo]

Would you elaborate what do you mean by visualizing things?

[@campbellpaul]

@@akoaykilalamo Well, to visualize you need to look first at a structural form in your mind. For instance, breathing techniques start with thinking of your lungs as a paper bag, which you fill from the bottom up, then empty from the top down. If you can find a good book on chakra cleansing, for instance, visualization of the chakras are at the heart of the procedure, as you imagine each chakra as an orb of a certain color, rotating in a certain direction. You can apply the same technique to any scientific information that you can give structural form in your mind to, in any way that suits your intuition. Open your mind to interpretation and the true meaning and definition of life will in turn open to you.

[@djdroogie]

One of the best comments I’ve read in years. God bless you sir.

[@dzdxdd]

Cancer begins when the mitochondria of a cell become so damaged they can't carry out oxidative phosphorylation, but instead of dying the cell manages to switch to the fermentation of glucose in the cytoplasm.

[@wocket42]

Or switch to glutamine.

[@atomicdmt8763]

methylene blue seems vital, fyi

[@dana102083]

And the body cannot control the growth. Some use ketones as well

[@wocket42]

@@dana102083 which ones?

[@debbieolson5348]

Are you talking about anaerobic growth?

[@karenmarvin6052]

This is an absolutely wonderful explanation of mitochondria. Thank you. Please give us more!

[@metabolicmind]

Thank you! We are happy you enjoyed it.

[@user-xv1zr4ln7l]

Interesting! My energy levels are often not too good, since my diet is not ideal and I do not take enough physical exercise. However, I have seen in my life many, many times that when I am suddenly able to fulfill my calling, I immediately feel energized and I forget about the tiredness.

[@vsebudethorosho647]

I am completely together with you on that one

[@Juefawn]

Do you have a daily weekly exercise routine? I walk 10-15mins before sleep.

[@kirstinstrand6292]

Maybe more protein? They say we need 100 grams a day

[@dana102083]

If eating ketogenic it's possible you're lacking salt. Sodium, potassium and magnesium. Even after years keto I supplement ALL 3! I put redmonds real.salt and no salt for.potassium in every beverage i take (more in water), and take magnesium supplement at bed. I take 5-7g od sodium, 5-7g potassium and 200mg magnesium biglycinate. I'm telling you as people supplement but often don't realize how little they take. I'd start with 3 to4g minimum and work up from there. Take magnesium baths or foot soaks too. Many people also don't eat enough protein. The absolute minimum is 1.2g/kg body weight and aim up to 2.0g/kg if obese or over age of 50. This should be fatty meat on the bone with skin. Eat organs if you can intermittently. Eat varied sources and add seafood and fish. Leaner items like fish may require adding more fat to the meal. If losing weight vs maintaining requires a heavier fat approach to maintain and can be a lot. If you eat the fat coming on meat it makes it easier. Fry your meals in tallow, lard and butter. Eat eggs. Avoid all keto products and heavy use of nuts, dairy and sweeteners. Keep it super clean but pound the salts. I went from 8 weeks of keto flu to changing my brain fog and energy levels as I figured out the salt levels I required.😊

[@denicejackson4839]

​@@dana102083Dana, how do you decide how much sodium, potassium, and magnesium to take?

[@djdroogie]

This dude has fantastic energy. (No pun intended. )

[@karenohanlon4183]

Very honest information regarding how meds impact mitochondria but we dont know how they actually work and long term effects. I would love to know how say a 3 day fast every so often affects our mitochondria. Surely pharma meds longterm is a recipe for disease. I like his theory on rebound unless we change we will keep getting what we get. For me its sleeping well. Being active especially outdoors parks and forests and beach walks Sunshine and swimming or relaxing in water. I like the not eating too much. Great information look after the mitochondria if you want to stay well.

[@ivanodriscoll5874]

Now that's what's an informative interview. Great.

[@davenockels5028]

I am going to follow up on a brief comment made by someone else, because I think it is so important. No mention of the effect of light on mitochondria. That is a great shame because light’s effect on mitochondria is very important. Circadian rhythm. Cytochrome C-Oxidase ANd the very important discovery that infra red light produces melatonin IN the Mitochondria. And melatonin is one of the most important endogenous anti-oxidants provided exactly where most ROS are generated.

[@rebekahwhiunui8669]

Fascinating! Thankyou for this important discussion 👏

[@nicolelaurentLMHC]

Can we have an interview with the experts describing the class of pharma that impairs mito?

[@metabolicmind]

Great suggestion!

[@mpicar2]

Tamas Kozicz, Mayo Clinic@@metabolicmind

[@heathersmith6177]

Yes! That would be amazing!!

[@deb52811]

Best suggestion I have heard in quite a while! Might be good to partner with Dr. Been (Dr. Been Medical Lectures)!!

[@janicamp]

I’m an Ironman athlete, and a relatively low carb person. No junk carbs. I listened to podcast #53 of Inside Exercise, where Dr. Paul Coen or (Cohen) discussed his latest research that showed Metformin having a negative relationship with aerobic / mitochondrial promotion in some people.

[@gurmukhghuldu]

Great information. Enlightening experience listening to this podcast. Thanks so much for this crucial knowledge 🙏🙏🙏

[@benjamindsouza6736]

So informative! Life changing knowledge, literally! Thank you! 🙏🤍🙏

[@dawbool9552]

What a superb interview and acquirement of excellent knowledge at first hand! Thanks to both of you and especially to this unpretentious scientist named Dr Picard.

[@jean6460]

This info is so important! Thank you!!

[@vinnieyiu7011]

Thank you so much for such n inspiring discussion!

[@TheDeborahPetersShow]

This is such a great podcast, thank you for taking the time to create this. Yes, health is very dynamic and with personal growth and taking more responsibility for what we consume from thoughts, relationship dynamics to emotions and life experiences we can create amazing health.

[@gordonhalstead9846]

❤😊so knowledgeable health podcast truly educational ❤😊

[@Paul-dorsetuk]

This is a fascinating film, thank you both very much!

[@ceciliaferraro6360]

This so great,thank you!

[@Earth_to_Kensho...ComeInKensho]

What an amazing channel.

[@lucianasantarossa2848]

beautiful expalined! thanks both

[@arevmosoian4917]

So grateful for beautiful an important seminar!!!

[@gtm5650]

High rep weightlifting can increase mitochondria, especially using leg muscles.

[@dana102083]

Yes and ketogenic diet

[@user-tx9mg4gm1k]

Excellent discussion on a topic very much a keen interest of mine for many years, though I am no longer in an academic environment myself. One point not addressed per se, despite some really great questions and answers by you two gentlemen, is that of the potential beneficial role of supplementation supportive of mito health, function, and biogenesis. In particular, PQQ (Pyrroloquinoline Quinone) holds outstanding beneficial potential, not alone of course but in conjunction with good nutrition, regular exercise, and yes, intermittent fasting as touched upon here. NMN (Nicotinamide MonoNucleotide) and/or NR (Nicotinamide Riboside, my preferred form) also seem to function synergistically with PQQ in this regard as well, fostering the NAD+/ATP cycle within mitochondria, again as adjuncts to the above lifestyle components. At just shy of 72, my own health & fitness, physically, physiologically, neurologically, cognitively, mentally/emotionally, interpersonally, etc has never been better, and I consider mito health central to the overall equation. Thanks for a terrific segment guys :)

[@Threadbow]

Very interesting Thanking you for sharing

[@richieheetebrij8189]

Vaccines cause mitochondrial disease/ dysfunction. Not always born with it, it’s induced.

[@user-tb7to6ex9s]

Love the passion ! Great Information. Thanks.

[@PaolitaMagallon]

Thank you so much for your content ❤

[@CraigMansfield]

Really really interesting. I work as a diabetic eye screener, and I'm getting more and more interested in human biology. Both for my own benefit and the patients.

[@AlexHop1]

Thank you, helpful interview!

[@dinapawlow1622]

So well explained, such a thoughtful posting. Learned so much. Thanks

[@metabolicmind]

Glad it was helpful!

[@leticiamagbujos301]

I need this lecture very much

[@moniquelemaire5333]

Dr. Sarah Myhill and 2 other doctors came up with a blood test that measures ATP. I believe it is within the first five chapters of her book: The Treatment of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Myalgic Encephalomyolitis. It's an excellent book. I have had MECFS since March of 2017. Her book has helped me to improve to about 70 to 80 percent. Thank you for this discussion. It is very necessary for us who have MECFS. Also, Ron Davis from Stanford University has come up with another blood test for MECFS back in 2019. Thanks and God Bless for what you are doing!!!! Miss Monique 🙂🙏🌷

[@alicequayle4625]

Would you mind saying what has helped you most? Supplements? Meds? Other stuff? Ps great to hear that you have recovered well.

[@moniquelemaire5333]

@@alicequayle4625 What has helped me the most is understanding the condition of MECFS and the methylation system. Supplements that help the methylation system are: B12 plus Co-Q-10, D3 at the same time every morning. Also, I wash that down with a drink known as Emergen-C. After breakfast I then take another supplement which is a combination of Acetyl- L- Carnitine and Alpha Lipoic Acid. All these supplements can be bought at Walmart. Since I can't swallow pills , the first three mentioned are gummies. I was taking D-Ribose for a time. That helps a lot, but it is very expensive at my vitamin store . Another book by Dr. Teitelbaum is entitled From Fatigued to Fantastic. The acronym for his system is SHINE: s stands for sleep , h stands for hormones, I stands for....I don't remember, n stands for nutrition and e stands for exercise as able. Both these books in combination should be the textbooks for all the doctor and the patients who have MECFS. Another book that I find helpful is my Bible. I get great encouragement from the Scriptures. God is our Creator and God is our Healer. Hope this helps. Spend the money on both books it's worth it. There is no ,"cure" for MECFS....we all need to work on ourselves and do what is best for ourselves. God Bless you and your family 💖🙏🌷💗🙂🙏 Miss Monique

[@lizrichard3137]

Thank you for posting the name of these Doctors & especially the book. I was diagnosed with MECFS in 1992. (Back then, it was called Fibromyalgia)

[@moniquelemaire5333]

@@lizrichard3137 Dr. Teitelbaum differentiates between MECFS and Fibromyalgia, and so does Dr. Myhill. God's Blessings to you 🙏💗🙏💗 Miss Monique

[@lizrichard3137]

@moniquelemaire5333 Wow, thanks for info! I'm way behind on the research, with no time or energy to read, but I'll look the names up to see if they have videos, I can listen while doing chores. May God bless you as well! 🩷🙏🙂

[@idolbass]

Really interesting when talking about positive thought and mitochondrial health. I have stage 2 Emphysema and though I lack lung capacity, perhaps 60%, the combination of staying healthy and my state of mind helps my well-being. 1. I move every day, most days extend my capacity. 2. Eat healthy and miss meals. 3. Stay positive and active with creative pursuits. I'm 65, 75Kilo and fit

[@ramkrishn4762]

Function of mitochondria and need for customised medication or preventive care; well explained. How mental exhaustion kill more than physical understood well Drs. Thanks a lot. 👍 Alredy talks are going on that there will be customised medicine formula; which as of now is limited to movies.

[@herbalhealing39]

Very interesting information, thanks for sharing your thoughts.

[@arunjagannathan9141]

This video could be Life giving ❤

[@sanautin]

So interesting! This is a discussion I'll save to rewatch later.

[@shrabonibabu]

Meditation suggests simply observation of breadths and/or sensations all around and over the body. The benefits are profound, slow to appear and lasts on consistent practice. Considerable time would be involved, so it's important to do it the right way and learn from the right school. I tried visualization to no benefit. Now practice Vipassana; transformed my life.

[@benfranklinskite5975]

Keep up the good work.

[@erwinrogers9470]

Excellent interview 👏

[@elkiton]

At 36.40 a very good simple explanation of the bad effects of food/energy overload beside just storing fat.

[@emilyb5557]

Thanks! Time stamps would b v good for this long video

[@annetcell-ly4571]

Well, that’s good news! I wake up feeling guilty and stressed that I have paid for exercises classes that I didn’t attend but very happy and content snuggling in my nice warm bed. I’m active though, I love my job and pottering around the house doing stuff. I also do intermittent fasting because it’s fun for me. I must be one of those low responders…

[@Layla-_]

Same WhatsApp group with you

[@ROSE-mq3qd]

It’s amazing to think how we feel affects our mitochondria… Therefore the ACE study and stress really highlights how impactful negative events and negative thinking has on people and populations… I’m wondering out aloud how the recent pandemic would have created long term impacts utilising this research…

[@robyn3349]

Thank you! My health took a dive after a high dose statin therapy. From what information I could glean, and there is not much, my mitochondria were negatively impacted system wide. Nine months later, I am beginning to feel some recovery.

[@LB-sw2km]

What did you do to make the turn around in health?

[@kayeszymanski6945]

Were you able to stop the statin?

[@MrBlaxjax]

What dose of statin was involved?

[@lynlawley8903]

Hope you, build up all areas do happy things to help n get a glocse monitor to get food that suits you

[@honkytonk4465]

Ger rid of statins

[@heathersmith6177]

Another amazing interview!!! Thanks so much for all you are doing for providing these cutting edge interviews @MetabolicMind! Blessings to you all!!!

[@KnackFarmer-theanswerismeat]

A very interesting and informative interview - we can shortcut that to a 3i vid ;-) I 'see and hear' layers of potential support or damage - environmental as in toxins in the world we live in, food/diet, psychological stresses. It would be interesting to see differences in the health of the mito in Tibetan monks vs 'Bob Smith living in central Manhattan and working in the Investment Banking industry' and also appreciating whether divesting bad layers allows the mito to heal / get back into optimal function.

[@madyak222]

From memory the brain is 2% of Body weight, but uses 20% of the entire bodies Oxygen needs, ten times more than any other organ or tissue. At 62 I use a number of supplements and "Zone 2" exercise (I think) a combination of intense interval training along with Heavy weights 2-3 times per week, 1-2 long bike rides, 1-boxing session for coordination, 2-outdoor circuit sessions, with a group of middle aged men. After a major head injury 5.5 yrs ago, improving brain function-hopefully repairing the brain became a focus of mine. I've had significant improvement 95-99% better with improvement in energy...

[@skinfx3813]

Try photobiomodulation using 850nm near infrared light for cognitive benefits.

[@honkytonk4465]

Do keto to improve energy for your brain

[@es1653]

Absolutely incredibly fascinating. I wish I was a teenager so I could study this field at university. Energetic changes in the body? I used to wake up in the morning very tired, then I started taking Magnesium L-threonate, Magnesium Bisglycinate and Magnesium Taurate and now I have a lot more energy when I wake up and all day...I wonder if my mitochondria are happier because I am. I used to want to turn over and go back to sleep...

[@vrvittal9783]

Ex EXCELLENT analysis

[@richliu02]

Watched 5 times ... Thanks!

[@seadogradio]

IMO, this guy is really onto something big!

[@timpye6162]

This is edging me toward lifestyle interventions as a prostate cancer management plan rather than taking aboard the arduous alternative. I'd subject myself to a clinical trial to test this approach.

[@richardbray8004]

Great podcast.

[@mariatrimboli3467]

i feel positive and good maybe one day a week 😌 i been questioning this lately.

[@g-man1685]

So grateful for the research presented here! As others do, I too research to improve health w/o extending dependence on phamaceuticals. Any new researchers with potentially actionable steps like those shown here are treasures to those who have psychotic symptoms. While a researcher and not a physician, the knowledge that research has gained is hope for diseases cruel and often hellish. Thank you. Please keep up the good fight!

[@jinnyc1323]

A fascinating discussion!

[@a1pwn]

Without podcast and the knowledge of Mitochondria I would be dead right now. Either by choice or by force. Do not ever give up and never let your doctor be the only one taking responsibility for YOUR health because its YOUR problem in the end.

[@rajeshtanwar2445]

A fascinating and enlightening discussion; a fusion of biology, psychology, physiology,nureology..

[@dana102083]

​@deepdusto do you believe your body exists?

[@user-nc3up7sj8p]

Amazing information. Welcome to the 21st Century. This sounds like understanding the influence of our medications on our Mitochondria might help us to solve the root causes of our diseases.

[@erwinrogers9470]

Great information 🔥

[@amandasherlock4035]

Fascinating interview!

[@supercajun2466]

In regard to the experiments Dr. Picard mentioned in which mitochondrial networks within cultured cells became fragmented following an excessive supply of energy, it would be interesting to see this experiment repeated with variations in the type of energy source supplied (e.g., pure fat vs. pure carbs vs. fat and carbs in varying proportions) and with variations in the starting conditions of the cells (e.g., fat-adapted vs. not fat-adapted).

[@Sunshine-uz4cx]

I’ll tell a personal story .. my daughter in law visited from Europe. I had to go to family dr, routine visit to refill thyroid RX.. she decided go with me and waited in lobby with other people.. I ended up staying at dr longer, as usual- new Dr was and our Dr trained her.. when finally I got out my D-in-L was in shock She saw few so overweight people she never saw in person. They all were pretty young age, but weighted 300-350 -400 lbs , just huge !!! and one such couple had little tiny and very unhealthy looking baby around 3 yrs old I told her, don’t get in shock, that’s America, baby….

[@annacichocka7734]

I just would like to say that. Listening to guys like you makes me motivated and inspires me. Mainstream is just not deep enough for me. Hail to the KZbin platform gods LOL 😁😄✊️

[@prabeshsatyal1036]

❤ From Nepal Amazing insight

[@joel6427]

I appreciate Dr. Picard's caution and concern with the use of medications not clearly understood by those prescribing them. It could be that they are only trying to treat the symptoms rather than focusing on what is causing the mitochondrial dysfunction in the first place, which is something we all can do by ourselves without medical intervention. @36:40, the doctor hit on the major cause of mitochondrial dysfunction, saying the amount of sugar overwhelms the mitochondria. I believe this is true and observable in a petri dish, but is it the quantity or the type of sugar, or both? Dr Lustig teaches that sugars consumed are absorbed differently at different stages of digestion. The initial sugar absorption is fructose, which goes directly to the liver, and that is where the damage is done. He teaches that a healthy digestive tract and biome is the key to cellular level health, and insoluble and soluble fiber is likely the easiest and most effective mechanism a person can take to preserve their mitochondrial health. As best I can describe, it works by preventing the early absorption of fructose by absorbing the sugars, which allows them to reach the lower part of the digestive tract where the good bacteria can feed on the glucose, expel the fructose, and disseminate the energy to all the cells in the body as designed. As well as the valuable information given by Dr. Picard in this video, Doctor Lustig has many videos on the subject with scientific data to back it up.

[@utube7917]

Not eating too much - particularly sugar, because mitochondria produce energy by aerobic respiration (another reason exercise helps biogeneis and maintain mitochondria health) but cancer uses sugar fermentation for energy through anaerobic respiration, even when in the presence of oxygen. Sugar is fine when used for energy, preferably complex carbs (sugar), but too much causes many problems beyond the scope here. Allowing a fasting state has many benefits, including triggering autophagy and mitophagy, which recycles damaged and bad mitochondria to make new ones that are healthy, before disease sets in.

[@GetHealed]

Beautifull! I think i miss a really important item. In the beginnen the breath was shortly named. The breath function regulates the Co2 levels in the blood and lungs. If these are to low, because of overbreathing, it is impossible to give O2 to the cella/mitochondria. So I would say this is maybe one of the most important points. The Bohr effect shows the importancy of it! I would love to hear dr. Martin Picard knowledge about this. It is overlooked so mich in my opinion. Normalise Co2 to the minimum of 5,7% would be the basis for good mitochondria function.

[@Peter-gu4zc]

Great information! Thank you. Trying to improve ecosystem of my mitochondria by practicing fasting, exercise, and diet OMAD making my microbiom happy. I feel big improvement in functioning/strength of my body over last couple of years. Info in this podcast is golden. THANK YOU! Happy New Year 2024!

[@metabolicmind]

Happy New Year! Glad you enjoyed this podcast.

[@nancydehart3]

🎉❤🥗🛌😄🧘⛷️🎼💧🙌 a little of everything and not too much of anything ❤️

[@regina6838]

Thanks so much. Can you invite an expert on to talk about exercise intolerance and post exercise malaise, please? I hear all the time exercise is the best way to increase mitochondria, but so many people crash after exercise.

[@kellyrodgers4961]

I second this and wish your comment were pinned. Too much exercise makes me feel grumpy and tired.

[@patriciavarga4084]

I eat one meal a day and keep satiated until the next day. I’m a ketovore eater. Has healed my body in many many ways. I wish more ppl cared about what they consume.😊

[@shalomagape5457]

What is a ketovore?

[@patriciavarga4084]

@@shalomagape5457 adding certain low carb vegetables. Do a search for more details tho. I would also suggest looking at Dr. Ken Berry’s videos.

[@sankiegreyling6309]

Maybe we consume what we can afford and that is not always what is good for us

[@elainemargaretmacpherson716]

I like this one thanks

[@hapennysparrow]

@brutalgeneric: thank you for your comment. That is actually helpful. I can easily obtain indirect sunlight. I live in the sunny southwest. I slather sunscreen on whenever I step outside. Perhaps in late afternoon going out without without the sunscreen for a walk would be an ideal way to get indirect sunlight. Very helpful tip.

[@williambyrnes9742]

Grounding would be a wonderful thing to do in conjunction.

[@minaali1808]

I have a mitochondrial disease MELAS. Thank you for the info

[@kyststudio-epicartadventure]

Dr Pelz has videos that talk about what happens after different lengths of time when fasting.

[@mordred213]

Anything that affects coenzyme Q10 shall affect mitochondrial function, including statines for instance.

[@lynlawley8903]

N they know this so why is health service still pushing it WHY

[@Truerealism747]

@@lynlawley8903 depopulation run by government s

[@emilyb5557]

​@@lynlawley8903 because too many people have terrible diets that lead to heart attacks from clogged arteries and aren't willing or able to change diet and lifestyle. So the option left is statins. It's unfortunate when there are other ways but v hard to.force ppl to change.

[@erwinrogers9470]

Love it 🔥

[@samieramohamed2467]

Health is dynamic,structure and energy.Empowering to do better mitochondria.

[@europaeuropa3673]

I'm totally on board with his findings and recommendations. I liked his discussion about medications and their effect on mitochondria although he steered clear of the covid vaccine.

[@Kathy-kr1sv]

The. MIND is NOT in the body The brain is not the mind. All energy comes from your thoughts (the mind) Take care what you think about. Talk to your body.... Your cells are listening.

[@donnadallariva8377]

Positive affirmation. Yes take captive your thoughts discard negativity.

[@jankelsey9738]

I know that teaching conditions are incredibly challenging and that they don’t receive nearly enough resources and pay for what they do, however the issues with children discipline go both ways, imho. Adults need to learn how to talk to children just as much as children need to learn to speak to adults. As a psych RN that dealt with acute mental illness patients our communication skills are key to deescalation to the vast majority of potentially combative situations. These same skills need to be taught to teachers and used in classrooms. I saw a lot of these clear communication challenges between teachers & kids when my daughter was in school. Yes, this places more accountability in teachers but they’re the adults and these skills will go a long way in assisting teachers which will ultimately help kids and their parents.

[@ttfan3257]

@kdbin101-1 said: Tips from Dr Picard: 1. Move! Exercise encourages your body to produce new mitochondria (up to 2x) 2. Don’t eat too much, it’s ok to be hungry - intermittent fasting is great for your mitochondria 3. A new idea being proposed is possibly your mental state can change your mitochondria (ie., do what you can to lead a life that makes you happy!)

[@georgiadim5333]

Thank you so very much for this informative video! Our loving Creator has gifted us/created us in such an unbelievably astounding way! Love, gratitude and loyalty towards our loving Creator, our Lord and Saviour Christ brings great benefits to our overall health and our overall happiness!!!

[@kimnovak3068]

Oh my gosh. I love it!! She brought it on all by her lonesome.

[@thegram9207]

I wonder if HIIT , sprinting and such has a different effect on mitochondrial supply from aerobic training ? If we look at long distance runners compared to 100 meter runners the muscle growth is very different . Even looking at 200 meter vs 100 meter runners displays a massive difference. It seems reasonable to me that loooooooong distance running id depleting your energy where as with sprinting you seem to be energised once you catch your breath. However I have inflicted Achilles tendonitis to on myself - mainly due to idiocy. I recommend lots of strength training of the Achilles area prior to sprinting . Especially if you are only young in your heart , mind and soul. ...... Rehab takes a long time weeks into months, but I can do Air Bike. No excuse.