Tired? Optimize your mitochondria for more energy

[@zzzxxzzz3248]

Taurine is excellent for the mitochondria.

[@dr.robinlewis]

Yes! I love taurine.

[@tonykiang9052]

Eat Balance Wholefood, cook home food more often, regular exercise, manage stress, have meaningful relationships, get regular sleep, be grateful 🙏

[@dr.robinlewis]

These are great principles to live by ❤️

[@joanneclark8256]

I'd protein whole food? What protein d ok?

[@grlpeterson]

Benfotiamine, b3 and magnesium did wonders for me for energy and my sleep. No naps needed and sleep nearly 8 hours now. It'll work quick, but I've noticed with others I've suggested it to that the more you've got chronic problems or have had them a long time, it appears that it will take longer to adjust to that higher level. Give it a bit of time if you don't see it right away. Your body took awhile to get there, give it time to get back to you.

[@dr.robinlewis]

That’s great advice for people to hear! Thanks for sharing :)

[@vladip7662]

B3 is a precursor of NAD+, just like NMN... no surprise it did wonders for you!

[@BE-kv3ue]

What form of magnesium do you take?

[@thomasranjit7781]

​@@dr.robinlewisyoung lady krill oil is better than co enzyme CoQ10 tablet. Krill oil is the most powerful nutrient for heart health.🙏🙏🙏

[@doctorartphd6463]

Yes..... Benfotiamine !!!

[@judydoucette8762]

Natural Path doctors look so much younger and healthier than all others❣️✌️

[@dr.robinlewis]

It is an interesting trend! All that great education on nutrition and lifestyle medicine definitely pays off ❤️

[@rogerhiew3636]

My mitochondria can listen to and look at Dr Lewis all day.

[@robynhope219]

Weird that docs look like models. As a senior, I tend not to take young and beautiful pros seriously.

[@dlg5485]

Several recent studies (1 with mice and 2 with humans) have shown a strong correlation with longevity and Glycine/NAC. Each of these 2 supplements is very helpful on its own, but when taken together they have a synergistic impact on all of the most important biomarkers in the body, such as liver/kidney/heart function, blood sugar, blood pressure, lipids, etc. In the mouse study, the supplemented mice lived 24% longer and in the human study Glutathione levels increased back to youthful levels in elderly subjects. Glutathione is believed to be the most effective anti-oxidant in the entire body and taking Glycine/NAC is the best way to boost it.

[@dr.robinlewis]

Glutathione is our master antioxidant and those ingredients are the building blocks. Super helpful for healing and longevity. Thanks for sharing ❤️

[@shankar0cr]

The narrative has changed now. Intra-cellular melatonin has found to be more powerful that glutathione.

[@PeaceIsYeshua]

@@dig, what are you thoughts on just taking liposomal glutathione, which is encased in fat and highly absorbed?

[@user-zu1ix3yq2w]

Sounds important

[@dlg5485]

@@PeaceIsYeshua Personally, I wouldn't bother with it. Based on my research, the body is far more efficient at making its own glutathione as needed, as long as the precursors are present.

[@allatamusic]

Excellent overview : ). I recently overcame a lifelong autoimmune condition, with fatigue and headaches being the main challenges and now know how important B vitamins are, and I'd have to add creatine as well as having a strong gut lining and stomach flora. I have more energy than ever, my natural state as I am experiencing for the first time in my life, at 55 years young. Hello from Burnaby, btw.

[@dr.robinlewis]

Thank you for sharing Steve! That’s amazing information for others with autoimmune to know. Such a simple, but powerful supplement ❤️ Nice to meet another BC local!

[@allatamusic]

@@dr.robinlewis Thanks again! It is my pleasure, I have a good story to share with others. My immune system was using so much extra energy, robbing me of a natural vitality for far too long : (. That is the other side of getting more energy as I've experienced, in analyzing what is using it inefficiently. I am diving into cold therapy now, too, so it was nice to hear your corroboration on the benefits. Cheers to us, here in BC! : )

[@dr.robinlewis]

@@allatamusic that’s a very smart way of looking at it!

[@user-zu1ix3yq2w]

I'm young but looks like I'm following your path. Started with b vitamins, thinking of adding creatine.

[@latharamanujan3074]

I too have cfs Can you tell me what supplements you took at what dosage? Thanks

[@baycchief3785]

Thank you for this very educational video. In the past few weeks I started having some dizziness, shortness of breath, congested head, and a bit of minor chest pain which come and go. The 2nd episode of the dizziness almost made me fainted so I went to ER thinking of a possible heart attack. There at the hospital they performed EKG, CT coronary angiogram, chest X-Ray, CT head scan, and those carotid/vertebral arteries to ensure no blockages etc. So, they didn’t find anything and released me and asked that I follow up with my PP to refer me to a local cardiologist and neurologist. While having those being scheduled, I did some researches and was able to gather some info about vitamin B’s deficiencies. So, I bought a vitamin B complex and started taking it. To my surprises, within two days, my dizziness has seemed to be gone away. Although I’m still experiencing congested head whenever I concentrate solving problems on a computer but it has been improved. Sometimes, having the knowledge and having someone like you educating the public is so priceless. I also have a brand new bottle of the Qunol ultra CoQ10 which I just took the 1st pill while watching your video in hope that all of these symptoms eventually will go away. I don’t think eating just healthy foods is justifiable for a complete balance of all the vitamins and nutrients that your body need and that we all need to supplement.

[@dr.robinlewis]

Thank you so much for sharing your story. We often overlook these simple nutritional deficiencies, but if they are bad enough they can cause intense symptoms. I’m so glad you were able to educate yourself and find some solutions. ❤️

[@jacksparrow3025]

Are you under a lot of stress? What you described could also be caused by an anxiety attack. Nutrition for sure is number one, but if you are under extreme stress as well, you may have to do some stress reduction in your life. Go for ten minute walks when it's cool outside, like early morning, without any electronics. This will help reduce cortisol and give you a boost in energy. And keep to your B vitamins.

[@yiva2037]

Try Vinpocitine, up to 30 mg a day, 10 mg should be enough

[@amazingautumn12]

​@jacksparrow3025 I exercise every day, live healthy lifestyle and feel so dizzy and foggy, simply miserable

[@vanitagomes3794]

Do you take supplements

[@cliveworth]

I am a 74 year old retied coal miner and this video is the best I have seen in the 6 years since I had a heart problem because I have A, Fib my heart is going to fast and I take loads of all kinds of vitamins but I am still very tired because I am on 240m Verapamil heart medication that slows my heart down but slows me down as well.

[@dr.robinlewis]

Thank you so much! That is kind of you to say. I hope some of the things here help you on your journey to better health ❤️

[@lukespurlock7619]

Take Nr or nmn or niacin

[@maximilian333]

Thank you for your service, you guys keep the lights on for civilization

[@melamelissimo7689]

Thank you so much for your work. I'm so glad that I have found you. Hope to receive better health now after having health issues for more than 3 years now and I'm feeling completely burnt out. No doctor could help.

[@dr.robinlewis]

Thank you so much for the kind words! Sometimes we have to be our own health advocates if the care provided to us isn’t working. Good luck ❤️

[@StraitPullKingWindowCleaning]

Processed seed oils are made with toxic chemicals and these chemicals are suspect in the dysfunction and damage of the mitochondria. Other ultra processed and processed foods like store bought bread where seed oils, over processed flour and refined sugar combine to rob us of vital energy and synergize together against our health.

[@nahfhey2766]

"The mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell" is so deeply ingrained into me.

[@dr.robinlewis]

Lol it’s funny the things that stick in our brain 🤣

[@robertarmstrong3024]

CoQ10 is an important part off the electron cascade, but what about all the cytochromes that play an equally important role. I have never thought about their molecular structure an what nutrients might be needed for their formation.

[@alienautopsy9326]

Worrying and being mean to people destroys mitochondria. Laughing rebuilds mitochondria. Eating ice cream rebuilds mitochondria. Laughing while eating ice cream turns existing mitochondria into superchondria, the best of all the chondrias

[@sarahwong5592]

😂😂😂

[@SunilSharma-re1hq]

😅

[@zzzxxzzz3248]

Aerobic exercise is endurance using oxygen and carbohydrates for fuel . The lack of or an oxygen deficit is anaerobic exercise .

[@dr.robinlewis]

Thank you

[@warlocksuperman8632]

If a few more doctors would be like you it would be a better world...Thank you on behalf of those not in my level of whollistic harmonious knowledge... Namaste

[@dr.robinlewis]

Thank you for the kind words

[@lizardfirefighter110]

Did you know that mitochondria have their own DNA and are able to replicate separately from the cell that they inhabit! How about that!

[@dr.robinlewis]

I did know that but some people here probably didn’t! Thanks for sharing :) It is super cool!

[@gaelr.s7123]

yeah, that's biology 101

[@freyatilly]

​@@gaelr.s7123 or 102. Not generally known.

[@id9139]

So how to repair your mitochondria after vaccine damage which led to chronic fatigue? How to get your life back?

[@JenMarco]

@@id9139I tried by clearing out all toxic personal hygiene products and switched to all natural products as well as household cleaners, food etc. I detoxed with Advanced TRS spray and fulvic acid. Had bloodwork and hair sample analysis to find out what deficiencies I needed to address and took specific supplements accordingly as well as other supplements to address specific symptoms. I’m not 100% but I think that’s because I’m under high stress but once this chapter ends, I hope to be 100%

[@Idealclone]

I love this doctor

[@dr.robinlewis]

🙂

[@tadmarshall2739]

My current thinking is that maximizing mitochondrial health is the key to a healthy body and brain and a long healthy life. So, yeah!

[@dr.robinlewis]

A lot of people think the same as you. It definitely is worth pursuing 😊

[@f.k.6151]

The best video I have seen in two years of researching all these. It is appalling that physicians in the US who routinely prescribe statins, specially to heart patients, fail to encourage patients to supplement in Co-Q10. After finding out about it myself I asked my 80 year old mother’s physician if she thought Co-Q10 would benefit her considering the statin and all the heart issues that she had. The doctor recommended 200mg daily. Thank you, you have my full trust.

[@dr.robinlewis]

Thank you so much! I’m so glad you took the time to do your own research for you and your mother ❤️

[@f.k.6151]

It was actually research for myself because I was reluctant to take cholesterol medication and was researching its merits and the side effects when I learned that cholesterol medication does not magically zap them out of your system but instead they inhibit hepatic production of cholesterol, as as part of that, production of Co-Q10 is also inhibited. Then I thought about my mother who is always tired, takes a lot of medications that include cholesterol as well as hear medications, and contacted her doctor. My mother doesn't take the Co-Q10 that I bought for her because she doesn't believe in me, although she pretends, and because her doctor has not actually told her to take them in person. But, this is only a symptom of the problem with patient care in the US, and a good reason we need to be vigilant. Thanks to professionals like you, I have learned enough to take better care of myself and also to be able to better communicate with my providers. My new curriculum is to watch all of your videos.

[@thehealthychefri]

Coq10 is fat soluble.

[@winfielddixon5166]

Well done Dr. Lewis, articulate and concise. Thank you for posting this!

[@dr.robinlewis]

You’re very welcome!

[@mattod5491]

Taking more vitamins and minerals is all well and good, but exactly what is it that is damaging our mitochondria and causing them not to function? Is it a lack of vitamins and minerals or is it consuming seed oils? I think perhaps we need to look at this more in terms of prevention being better than cure

[@dr.robinlewis]

💯. There are a ton of things that damage our mitochondria and I completely agree that this aspect should also be addressed.

[@Oblisk]

I’ve recently got really sick out of nowhere, but I attribute it to being highly stressed from work and other personal factors. I consider myself to eat clean, but I’m probably deficient in certain vitamins, which I researched and suspected B vitamins being low. I’ve recently found B1 being a major factor in regulating the parasympathetic system and regulating stress. I’ve recently been supplementing B1 in the form of Benfotiamine at 300 mg twice a day with a raw form B complex. I’ve noticed within one week, my recovery has increased and overall energy and sense of well being/mood has been more stabilized. Alongside taking magnesium as well, I’ve been able to feel more rested after waking. It’s only been a week megadosing B1, but I feel like it’s been a big factor in helping my overall tiredness so far. Thank you for this video!

[@dr.robinlewis]

That’s amazing that such a simple vitamin supplement made such a difference for you! It really does exemplify how important these nutrients are. Keep up the amazing work ❤️

[@marwansherif6201]

Thank you, doctor, for the valuable information and for the inspiring smile on your face.

[@dr.robinlewis]

Thank you Marwan❤️

[@yakoobyasseen2539]

Wow what an awesome information thank you for sharing this knowledge from Johannesburg South Africa 🇿🇦

[@dr.robinlewis]

Thank you so much! I’m so happy to have some viewers from overseas 🙂

[@parisconstantinou8299]

as a colleague to another great work Dr Lewis!congratulations again and keep going strong!!

[@dr.robinlewis]

Thank you!!

[@ruimarques1979]

Good information 🔝💪🇵🇹 i use cq10 and selenium to boost mithocondria

[@dr.robinlewis]

Thank you! That’s a great combination 🙂

[@tinadee8488]

Hey girl! I live in Vancouver too! 🇨🇦🍁🐻🌲this video was brilliant, thank you!!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@dr.robinlewis]

Hi Tina, thank you so much! I’m so glad to meet another local ❤️

[@Arkarian1987]

Other ideas for mitochondria health: fasting, red+near infrared light therapy, intermittent hypoxic training, HBOT, strength training, creatine, taurine, ALA, NAC, vitamin E, decreasing toxin exposure…

[@dr.robinlewis]

Thank you! 💯

[@feliciafreeman9102]

Great information. I've been following Dr. Sinclair for quite some time and the added information you offer will nicely fit into my health efforts.

[@dr.robinlewis]

Thank you!

[@chriscardwell3495]

Thanks for providing such a simple comprehensive explanation of mitochondria . . . fundamentally essential during life.

[@dr.robinlewis]

You’re welcome!!

[@joshuawensell2262]

Great little clinic on minerals and mitochondria :)

[@dr.robinlewis]

Thank you!!

[@jhanzebjogezai5137]

Good, and to the point presentation covering all the aspects in a reasonable time.

[@dr.robinlewis]

Thank you!

[@stillnessinmovement]

i would point out additional mitochondria supporters, vitamin C, glutathione, and the medication methylene blue. more alternative, ozone therapy has solid research behind it on mitochondria development, both safe and effective. I got a colon cancer diagnosis 3 y ears back and as I study more and more, I see mito upgrade is excellent way to go. particularly to reverse and become resilient to cancer. which is my long term goal. so far working slowly but well...

[@dr.robinlewis]

Those are all great suggestions and thank you for bringing them up. I love ozone 🙂

[@kristih911]

how many passes do you like and how frequently?

[@kkyeung3434]

Hi Dr. Robin . Thanks for your excellent information to remove tiredness from our body. I will start taking coq10 now. ..

[@dr.robinlewis]

You’re welcome!

[@Marshadow69]

without taking away from an excellent overview, It would be nice to have your views on the effect of sunlight (and the infra red portion) and deuterium load.

[@dr.robinlewis]

I will definitely be going over that! That’s such an important topic 😊

[@megyoung7947]

Narsh Your written style is odd. Instead of flinging around topics, please give YOUR brief view...this way, less scientific types might become interested enough to look up your notations...please consider! and...Thank you.

[@RashidMalik-LabVIEW]

What a lovely, heartwarming smile. I already feel cured! Thanks, doc!

[@dr.robinlewis]

Thank you for the lovely compliment ❤️

[@jessepinkmeng1556]

wonderful info! a little warning to people wanting to do sauna/cold dips, the extreme temperatures can hurt your skin moisture barrier, using moisturizer seems to help in the sauna

[@dr.robinlewis]

Thanks for the helpful contribution ❤️

[@elimwallacetam5124]

Thank you Dr Robin Lewis🙏

[@dr.robinlewis]

You’re welcome!

[@ataylor992]

The paradigm of pointing to mitochondria as the mechanism for energy levels has worked well for me. Dr. Chris Palmer's work has inspired me to try low carb/keto diets to improve cellular health and lower inflammation. I notice significant levels of mental clarity/energy and the reversal of metabolic syndromes. Mitochondria do even more than just provide energy, they control the chemical switches that determine our hormonal regulation. So important! Thanks for sharing some lifestyle basics to kickstart someones interest in optimizing mitochondrial function!

[@dr.robinlewis]

Thank you! I’m glad have have had success with your changes so far! Keep up the good work.

[@JenMarco]

CoQ10 helps me big time. I don’t feel it when I take it but I feel it if I don’t take it. I get headaches and worse fatigue. I accidentally bought 100 mg last time and I’ve been feeling like crap. I noticed it last week so hopefully I get the 300 mg today.

[@dr.robinlewis]

That’s great to hear your experience with it! Thanks for sharing 🙂

[@wildwoodskimberlynewworldd5282]

Excellent information thank you 💕 Me personally I had major heart attack in 2015 lost one of the chamber's in my Hart died a couple times so they say😮 I went on all their statins blood pressure pills, for about a year-and-a-half and then I got tired of it I went off of everything they told me I needed to come in again to have another procedure.... But because I refused to get the u no what, they wouldn't allow me to have the surgery.., anyway that was 2020. Long story short I decided to go El naturelle😊 and build my mitochondrial DNA back up because I was so fatigued I researched and started taking methane blue 💙 it is helping tremendously it is a freaking miracle❤

[@dr.robinlewis]

Wow! That’s an incredible story. It’s amazing the things we can do using natural healing ❤️

[@wildwoodskimberlynewworldd5282]

@@dr.robinlewis thank you I wish I could have told the whole story 💙 but if we can help each other in a more natural way in the condition the world is in right now let's just do it..... Methane blue is a miracle for mitochondrial DNA 💖

[@dr.robinlewis]

@@wildwoodskimberlynewworldd5282 Totally, I t’s never the whole story in a few sentences. I have had a few people mention the methane blue, I will have to teach myself more about it 🙂

[@wildwoodskimberlynewworldd5282]

@@dr.robinlewis 💕💕💕💙

[@latharamanujan3074]

What is methyl blue and how to use it for mitochondria health?

[@fnaust]

Great video, thanks. What do you think of the High Intensity Interval Training to stimulate the mitochondria?

[@dr.robinlewis]

I think it’s another great tool for optimizing mitochondria. It’s good to mix up the style of training

[@danabiondo9243]

Thank You Dr. Robin. It's Dr. Dana. In The Good Ol U.S.A.

[@dr.robinlewis]

Hello! Lovely to meet you :)

[@TheTrock121]

I skip breakfast on the weekends, having coffee w/ coconut oil and usually split firewood or some other serious chores. This forces my body to run on the mct instead of carbs.

[@dr.robinlewis]

Love it! Sounds like a good routine 💪

[@smartpaul]

Love listening to you with your gorgeous smile all the time!!!!!!

[@dr.robinlewis]

Thank you! 🙂

[@balahuraadrian9342]

I've learn new things, thank you beautiful lady!

[@dr.robinlewis]

I’m so glad! You’re welcome!

[@JamieR]

Hormesis in general is incredibly helpful to stimulate mito growth. Breathwork can do wonders if exercise is too difficult. Dr. Datis Kharrizan mentioned on Ari Whittens pidcast a few weeks back that by stimulating any body part, the entire body will rev up mito production. So if bed bound, move arms and legs. If that's too much, breathe with techniques which cause stress and gradually increase over time. My MCAS has improved (more stabilized) and my HRV now increase while i do breathwork like Wim's (can't recall the actual name of the method he based it on). Ill be a bit careful accrediting it all to the breathing though, as i also started zinc picolinate for pyroluria.

[@dr.robinlewis]

That’s very interesting, thank you for sharing! These seemingly simple things like breathwork and basic nutrients can have such an impact! ❤️

[@ToddDouglasFox]

We use near infrared in our clinic. Number 1 effective method.

[@dr.robinlewis]

Oh that’s lovely. Lucky patients ❤️

[@ToddDouglasFox]

@@dr.robinlewis Are you familiar with Viatrexx? Located in Canada.

[@dr.robinlewis]

I’m familiar with the training company Viatrex if that’s what you’re referring to.

[@jamesgordon8867]

Tired? All this helps! But not enough without photobiomodulation using ear canals. The only way I feel better from chronic fatigue 😊

[@akosszeki]

Hi, You could do more of this. For example I had multiple deficienties like chromium. Makes the cells more insulin sensitive and is letting in insulin to the cells properly. There are a lot of others magnesium and B1 that you mentioned. The connection and proper dosage would be nice. There are also examples of niacin to clear arteries from cholesterol.

[@dr.robinlewis]

Of course this is just a small portion of the things that someone could benefit from. Dosages are tricky because they should be individualized but I will try to give a range next time :)

[@melvillejayathissa7415]

Like to share that at age 77 now I have been taking Kaneka's pure form of Ubiquinol 100-400 mg daily with meals containing some healthy fats for optimal absorption, plus the nootropic BioPQQ 20 mg to protect & increase my mitochondria. As well as expose my bare skin to the midday sun (solar noon) for 15-20 minutes daily. Thanks. Melville Jayathissa from sunny Malaysia

[@dr.robinlewis]

Thanks for sharing!

[@TheTrock121]

I've been splitting firewood by hand for 35 years - no better exercise. Probably zone 2 especially when wood is cross grained.

[@dr.robinlewis]

That’s amazing exercise!

[@niranjanpaul2176]

A great activity

[@polohenry4666]

Is everyone here Canadian🤔😅🤣

[@TheTrock121]

@@polohenry4666 I'm American but love to visit Ontario. I've been as far North as Biscotasi Lake above Sudbury.

[@Species710]

It would be helpful if you included links to the videos you mention in the video.

[@dr.robinlewis]

Thank you! I’m new to the game and that’s a very good point.

[@cryptodeath854]

Just randomly came across this vid. I guess the Google algo knows the content I’m interested in. Anyway, great video! I found value in it and it was pretty informative. I’m super surprised you have under 600 subs. I’m sure that’ll change soon if you keep pumping out content like that. Glad you mentioned you have a videos on Mg, CoQ10, and cold therapy. Been a Mg maxxie for about 6 months once I researched it and realized how important it is. I need to add the CoQ10 to my protocol already. Ive already done the research on it. Just need vet a brand at this point. I’ve been doing cold therapy I’m the form of cold showers for about a year now. Right now I’m doing about 8 mins of cold, 3x a week. Since I received a Cancer diagnosis in Sept 2022, I’ve been on on a mission to not only improve mitochondrial health, but to create more mito. Adding 2 hours of Zone 2 a week has been part of that, along w 3-4 intense weight training days. Went struck Keto on 4/1/23 too, did a sloppy Keto diet all last year. Anyway, thanks for the video. You have a new sub, and I’ll be checking out your other vids. Take care. ✌️

[@dr.robinlewis]

Thanks for sharing your story. That’s a lot of hard work to improving your health, amazing! We don’t talk nearly enough about the role of the mitochondria in cancer and I’m glad you have figured it out on your own. Thank you for the compliment. I’m glad you found value in my content ❤️

[@MichaelAmen316]

Please do a video on how you would treat someone with ulcerative colitis. Thank you.

[@dr.robinlewis]

Great idea! I have many patients with it and there is a lot you can do for it!

[@gamer-ff6mh]

Personally I got terrific benefit when I switched from exclusive and long lower end zone 2 training to a (zone 3 training once a week + shorter but higher end zone 2 regular). Almost everything in my life literally switched to better like a flip of a switch. I went from struggling to sleep 6 hours to 7.5-9 hour daily sleep. Asthma and inflammation are far better in control too. Well I think the zone 3 is inefficient from mitochondrial level, but it certainly stimulates the growth of more muscle percent in the body which is beneficial. So adding in a bit of zone 3 maybe actually helps the zone 2 become more efficient. I have also seen that rest timings, nutrition timings and tuning with circadian rhythms helps a ton. For me eating eggs post workout (and no other protein rich food helped me for some reason) was also a major switch flip in fitness.

[@dr.robinlewis]

Thanks for sharing! There are so many ways to plan your cardio and ultimately it will look different from person to person. 🙂🙂

[@robertriefer9312]

Thank you great article it was very helpful keep up the good work.

[@dr.robinlewis]

Thank you!

[@stevesteve7175]

This is an excellent video.

[@dr.robinlewis]

Thank you very much!

[@davida1606]

A low diastolic pressure of 60 is too low and can cause you to pass out, lose consciousness. One of the easiest and immediate solutions is lay down to get more blood to the brain, but the actual need is to increase your blood volume by drinking about two glasses of water. Dehydration means your blood will lose water, and therefore become dense and not as easy to flow and reach the brain, especially due to gravity. This is why you might feel much better immediately after laying down, allowing for more blood to the brain. Some common reasons for a low diastolic pressure, like dehydration and weak leg muscles, include certain combinations of Rx medications taken at the same time. Check your blood pressure before taking your medication, and then check it again after 30 min, to check and compare your diastolic before and after pressure. If it lowers from 67+ down close to 60, then you should inform your doctor to decide what to do about your medication or doses. Avoid driving, until after getting your diastolic pressure back up close to 70, where most people have it at 80. It is common for more elderly people to have it in the upper 60s. I'm not a doctor, but this is what I had to learn to help my mother.

[@dr.robinlewis]

Thanks for sharing your pearls of wisdom. I’m sure someone will read this and get help from what you have shared :)

[@stephenlacher587]

Gotta be the cutest doc I've ever seen!

[@karrskarr]

Wonderful narrative, thank you from Victoria! Subbed!

[@dr.robinlewis]

Thank you!

[@efanjul5768]

Very informative. Thank you!

[@dr.robinlewis]

You’re welcome!

[@tootalldan5702]

I've found the mineral absorption an issue with low stomach acid so I use Betaine HCL. I found it helps the absorption.

[@dr.robinlewis]

That is such an important point to make. Our stomach acid is so important for nutrient absorption and affects much more than just minerals. Thanks for bringing this up!

[@aj9706]

​@@dr.robinlewisI take PPI pantoprazole.

[@Paul-dorsetuk]

very good. The more natural, the better.

[@dr.robinlewis]

💯

[@Topidop92]

Thank you for sharing. Greetings from Sweden : )

[@dr.robinlewis]

Hello! So nice to see my content is making its way over there!

[@pistacchini]

Awesome presentation 😊 thanks

[@dr.robinlewis]

Thank you 😊

[@EddieZak]

Very helpful, thank you so much!

[@dr.robinlewis]

You’re welcome!

[@doombardevon6099]

I think a good guide is staying around the 70% load when cycling.I know that if my legs start to burn My glycogen is being taxed and recovery time will be longer. Great information 🤗

[@dr.robinlewis]

That’s a great point about the burning sensation in the legs! We know lactic acid does that. Thank you for the helpful tip!

[@Marshadow69]

Comprehensive and clearly explained. My issue is Vitamin B6. I have Morton's foot. Serum B6 is high but I suspect tissue B6 is low. I could supplement with P5P but I think that methylation is out of wack.

[@dr.robinlewis]

Methylation is a common issue! It’s a good thought and worth trying.

[@juanluengo3198]

You need magnesium as well for the B6 to work properly. Magnesium malate for instance

[@tootalldan5702]

I do the natural sources for the B vitamins found in...Foods Alive | Non-Fortified Nutritional Yeast Flakes | 6 Ounce Unfortified Vegan Cheese Powder I hope it helps.

[@sandraredmond4812]

How do you determine zone 2 ?

[@Whatisthisstupidfinghandle]

Go to a doctor and get a blood test. You don’t need to suspect anything

[@PeterCianci]

Wonderful explanation! Complete and easily digestible - thank you! Currently struggling with energy and doing much of what you mentioned. I use Magnesium Glycinate at night, is it the form of magnesium you suggest? I'm now looking to engage in Zone II training to see if that helps. Keep up the great videos!! Thank you.

[@dr.robinlewis]

Thank you for the kind words! Magnesium bisglycinate is usually my preference for a good overall magnesium. Looks like you’re right on track :)

[@itsamodernmess]

The way you articulate this information is 💯 Are you seeing patients and do you accept any insurance?

[@dr.robinlewis]

Thank you so much! I do, but only in Canada so it depends where in the world you’re located.

[@Leoninmiami]

thank you for the great info.

[@dr.robinlewis]

You’re welcome!

[@richardholland4533]

Very good presentation, thanks.

[@dr.robinlewis]

Thank you!

[@Dynamofoe]

Great video thank you! I have a question on the exercise if you would be so kind 😊; If I’m already tired all the time to the point of such low energy I can’t do the Zone 2, what do you suggest?

[@dr.robinlewis]

In the beginning low grade exercise like light resistance training, walking and yoga are usually best tolerated. If you’re consistent with these gentle exercises you should be able to build your exercise tolerance and start zone 2 training eventually!

[@rodee1671]

Need a post menopausal episode here and there.

[@dr.robinlewis]

I would love to do an episode dedicated to that! Thank you

[@clifdunbar7405]

I like D-ribose as a supplement for energy the literature show its great for muscle recover

[@dr.robinlewis]

Thanks! There is never enough time to cover everything, so I appreciate the helpful contribution ❤️

[@MrYoubet]

ANOTHER GREAT HUMAN BEING, AND ALSO GOREOUS,,THERE ARE NOT ENOUGH GREAT HUMAN BEINGS IN THIS WORLD

[@dr.robinlewis]

Thank you 😊

[@DrIIGerMusic]

I Like your take in sauna n cold. Be nice to see you do a video on apigenin benefits, it unpredictability and wide range dosing.

[@dr.robinlewis]

Thank you for the feedback and great topic idea! I would love to dive in on that topic!

[@Jen-po3wz]

Very good! Thank you.

[@dr.robinlewis]

You’re welcome!

[@TheTrock121]

My iron tested low when I tried to give blood, so I've been eating liver a few times a week. Excellent source of Heme, Cu and Folic Acid among other things. Nothing makes me feel better.

[@dr.robinlewis]

That’s a great natural source! Love iy

[@kevincook1589]

Try NT factor. Scientificly proven to raise energy 40% in 3 months. Research it.

[@Hyperion1040]

Hello from Poland! Have a nice day

[@dr.robinlewis]

Hello! So nice to hear that the channel has reached that far!

[@danfox8819]

You really need to listen to discussions online regarding quantum biology. All of the bio chemistry is run by the physics of light, water and magnetism. Once you understand the physics, your recommendations will become better. Food is important, but is probably 5th or 6th on the list of the most important factors regarding human physiology. Dr Jack Kruse is a good starting place for this information.

[@SecondComingTwice]

You have another new subscriber. "Failed" an EKG today that was required prior to surgery and recently was handed a diabetes II diagnosis and prescriptions for hellish pills and I don't do pharmaceuticals (or genetic engineering nanotech injections or masks or television 'programming'.) but at 62 - I'm about ready to check out early -the stress isn't worth it and after losing my only brother last month - if I can't get this horrendous hernia repaired.. I'm outta here. Nutrition? Naturopathic Medicine? I love learning. Just hate suffering for no reason.

[@dr.robinlewis]

Thank you for subscribing! I’m sorry to hear about everything going on. If the prescription route doesn’t work for you there are a ton of options and you’re doing the right thing by educating yourself! I have another video on blood sugars if you want to take a look. I wish you all the best on your journey. ❤️

[@benybilly3519]

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[@dianehenry733]

Some of the B vits actually help rid hernias

[@PeaceIsYeshua]

@@SecondComing.. I’m so sorry for the loss of your brother. :( I lost mine too, and I miss him, but I’m happy for him, as he got to graduate early. That’s what enables me to handle losing him. ❤ And please hang in there. You are here for a reason. I promise!! We have to finish our own race. You can do this. I hope things get better for you. 🙏🏻

[@megyoung7947]

@@PeaceIsYeshua Second ComingX2..Ocwewhelming, ism't. I, too, believe that if I reach a certain place I have permission to "excuse" myself. When youcontinue to find so;utions...you will become a mentor to others who are as angry as you are now...true story...wihout your energy nd wisdom. others will remain lost. I enjoy your rage...not always acceptable in the healing realm..Blssingss to you,friend.

[@RLekhy]

Cute Doctor! Thanks for information! Pls, make video on Vo2 Max and Mitochondria.

[@dr.robinlewis]

Excellent topic! I definitely intend to do that ❤️

[@lisainpalmdesert]

Excellent!

[@dr.robinlewis]

Thank you!

[@smartbhagya]

Thank you so much ,Doctor for this topic, ,,,

[@dr.robinlewis]

You’re very welcome!

[@eelkeaptroot1393]

Sounds like solid advice, you've earned yourself a new subscriber!

[@dr.robinlewis]

Thank you 😊

[@kstoeb]

To just state the obvious: all the said put together means, we should eat meat. All the mentioned micronutrients are abundant in meat (but some are deficient or absent in plants), fat is the preferred macronutrient of the heart (and by the brain), and carb-oxidation is an inflammatory process.

[@dr.robinlewis]

Thank you for the insight! It is important for people to understand the limitations of certain diets and the nutrients they need to pay attention to if they restrict certain foods. Thank you for the comment ❤️

[@subliminalfalllenangel2108]

Meat doesn't have that much B1 or B6 though, only slightly more abundant than in tofu. On the other hand, eating too much meat can raise cholesterol and block the blood vessles, which preventing the B vitamins from entering the cells. Nowadays the ketogenic diet and carnivore diet are all on the rise. We will see if cardiovascular diseases rate will increase or decrease among these populations soon enough in the future, probably in the next 10 years or so. But from what I have seen and experienced myself, this trend will just die out eventually. I don't know why some KZbin channels such as What I've learned dared to say that meat consumption rate have decreased when you can just google it and see a substantial increase in meat consumption throughout the world and yes, in the US. Despite this, Vitamin B1, B6 and B12 deficiencies are becoming more common and heart disease rate are becoming more common as well(heart diseases are the leading cause of death in the US btw). Some people even downright demonize carbs even though we have been consuming carbs throughout history as well, and high whole-food carbs have been coincided with the rise of great civilization since time immemorial. Surely, if carbs were so harmful to our health, humans would have already removed it from our diet long time ago. Ironically, ever since the US started to increase their REFINED carbs intake since the 60s, heart diseases mortality rate is DECREASING, even though heart diseases rate keep increasing. This tells us 2 thing: 1. The US population and soon-to-be the entire world's health, is running on life support. Without the healthcare system that is drowning in debt, heart diseases mortality rate have already increased exponentially. 2. There is weak, very weak if at all, correlation between carbs and heart diseases. Ancel Keys and his team eveb conducted a multiple country study and it even showed the negative correlation between carbs and heart diseases. Back then refined carbs weren't as ubiquitous as nowadays though. Nowadays many people villianized Ancel Keys thinking that he was cherry picking his data, when in reality hardly any team could conduct such a large scale study on so many countries, even with enough fundings. Even till this day, such a study is still difficult to conduct but luckily we have a much larger database now.

[@richieheetebrij8189]

@@subliminalfalllenangel2108 You are following $cientific studies, that is why it’s confusing to you. Historically in North America we never ate many of those carbs year round.

[@subliminalfalllenangel2108]

​@@richieheetebrij8189 yes, some of the studies are funded by big brothers, so we should dismiss the rest of those studies as well?! What?! Even though many of them were funded by the meat industry and milk industry? Are you sure? And no, historically North Americans also didn't consume such a large amount of meat and dairies like we do nowadays.

[@Tygise]

Should we do blood work to check out all our b vitamins? Can we check our C0q10 and too?

[@dr.robinlewis]

Testing is always preferable if you can. Some private labs are starting to test for these things yes but the technology is new. Conventional blood testing will only really look at things like B12, vitamin D, iron and some of your minerals.

[@yuliasoboleva8498]

Thanks doc, that was helpful. Are HIIT workouts beneficial?

[@dr.robinlewis]

Absolutely! It’s for different reasons but incorporating HIIT/ zone 5 training is also very beneficial for your health ❤️

[@yuliasoboleva8498]

@@dr.robinlewis Thank you

[@dr.robinlewis]

@@yuliasoboleva8498 you’re welcome!

[@MEMcAndrews]

Does a regular super hot bath stimulate mitochondrial function similar to the sauna? I would think it might be even more impactful, due to water’s high heat transfer (relative to the air only in a sauna).

[@dr.robinlewis]

Anything that causes you to overheat produces heat shock proteins that can be helpful. It won’t be as good as a sauna but better than nothing.

[@catherineclark4583]

Thanks for this info on mitochondria. How about forms of testing for deficiencies. Is hair testing reliable?

[@dr.robinlewis]

Your super welcome! Hair testing isn’t that great. Different nutrients are picked up better in different body fluids but the big panels I run are typically a combination of blood, urine and saliva!

[@malkeitkaur3046]

Just found this you tube today, I have subscribed. I have a pacemaker can I use steam room or sauna at the gym? Thank you.

[@dr.robinlewis]

You sure can. Like anything though, you need to build your tolerance. So, start with short sessions and gradually increase :)

[@applebobbingfore6221]

You've impressed me. Most are stuck in loops of dogma. Have you heard of Dr Joel Wallach ND?

[@dr.robinlewis]

Thank you! I have not but I will check him out!

[@realdaybreaker8013]

Could you touch upon the impact of fasting ( OMAD) on mitochondrial performance. I have been doing OMAD for over 400 days and lately I am feeling extremely tired and fatigued, I got my blood work done, and the tests came back normal. Not sure if it's got to do with minerals or vitamins.

[@dr.robinlewis]

Absolutely! Fasting is a great topic and can be done many different ways! I personally find OMAD hard to sustain but overall I’m a fan of intermittent fasting

[@hokeywolf3416]

When you do eat most of your calories, what time of day do you?

[@kingofcelts]

The thing is, your body has probably adapted ! The body is clever and will adjust and initial benefits will decline. Maybe throw in a couple of 2mad days on different days during the week or as you think. The body has to be kept guessing..

[@realdaybreaker8013]

@@kingofcelts hi - thx for the response - I am still doing my OMAD and closing in on 600 days. I noticed that my fatigue appears when I physically work 8 hours a day, but if I manage to avoid work or just go to school the fatigue and exhaustion disappears, of-course I will have to replenish the electrolytes. I have also added animal fat to my diet, which proven to be a game changer, earlier I was only eating lean protein but now things have gotten better with addition of fat. Dehydration and loss of electrolytes is still a issue that I am struggling with.

[@dethaddr]

So, what about cryotherapy? That's something I'm becoming interested in.

[@joeboxter3635]

B vitamins CoQ10 Zinc (copper), Magnesium (calcium), manganese, iron. L-Carnatine

[@avatzajadeh]

L-carnitine resveratrol NAD

[@joeboxter3635]

@@avatzajadeh Resveratrol may be more hype peddled by people like Sinclaire. Not ready to jump on the NAD wagon. But it's worth keeping eye on.

[@anathamon]

⁠@@avatzajadehresveratrol is garbage

[@davidprice5887]

thank you, saved me some time!

[@isaackitone]

B Vitamins CoQ10 Zinc Copper Magnesium Calcium Manganese L-Carnitine Resveratrol NAD How does one track all these?

[@Itsme-e5j]

I believe zone 2 is 60 to 70% of max heart rate. We should be able to hold a conversation with slight difficulty.

[@dr.robinlewis]

Oh interesting, your source must be different from mine. Ultimately the exercise testing with lactate is the the true way to know. At least the 70% part is consistent 😋

[@knowledgeishalfthebattle]

I've told people for twenty-five years, "If your nutritionist can't even qualify to compete in the Western State Race, get another nutritionist.". lol Most Docs don't understand the difference between Tetravalent reduction of oxygen with cytochrome C oxidase and univalent reduction. Most athletes do not maintain enough Vit E or Vit C that allows their cell membranes to be damaged and cells killed off exponentially by lipid peroxidation.

[@scotthall9365]

Dr. Peter Attia has interviewed several guests on his podcast re: zone 2 training & targeting the burning of body fat for energy. In these podcasts, Dr. Attia and his guests suggest 60-80% HR. Dr. Attia in his zone 2 training likes to use watts per kilo body weight as a guide for zone 2. Weighing 197 #s i try to tran at 85 watts. Check ou Dr. Attia. Just found you on YTube and excited to listen to your other videos. Thank you very much!

[@scotthall9365]

Whoops , 60 -70% to burn body fat rather than blood glucose for energy.

[@woodstockxx]

So from all of the useful information in this video, you’re obsessing over a figure that’s anything but easy to measure & may also vary slightly between individuals..REALLY ?! .. just say thankyou & click the like button, as any normal person does FFS ! 🤦‍♂️😂😂

[@StraitPullKingWindowCleaning]

Welcome to the University of Dr. Robin Lewis...

[@dr.robinlewis]

🙂🙂

[@wisdom.research1051]

Dear Dr, does Aspirin affect Q10 relations mitocondria ? Thereare small dosages 80- 100 mm for heart & stroke control. Then there is pain control like 500 mm. What do you know re Aspirins effect on Q10 ? Yours !

[@dr.robinlewis]

Such a good question! The relationship is complicated and not super well understood yet. I don’t think it’s obviously good or bad for the mitochondria and co q10. I wish I had a better answer for you but I’m still trying to figure it out myself 🙂

[@19E37-e3i]

I wish there was a biomarker to directly measure mitochondrial health.

[@dr.robinlewis]

Me too!