Episode #146: Ari Whitten, M.S.: The Blueprint to Optimizing Your Mitochondria

<p dir="ltr">We’ve all heard mitochondria described as “the powerhouse of the cell”. But what we know now is that mitochondria have a second role beyond being energy generators, and are of central importance in human physiology.</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Today we’re discussing everything you need to know about mitochondria, specifically how the story of energy and the story of aging are very much centered around the health of our mitochondria. Luckily, the loss of mitochondria is not a natural product of aging, and there are ways to support and rebuild our mitochondrial networks as we get older.</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">I’m joined by Ari Whitten, M.S., the founder of The Energy Blueprint. We take a deep dive into how mitochondria work, including the second role they play as environmental sensors. We also discuss how to support and maintain your mitochondria, and the best supplements for optimizing your mitochondria. If you struggle with chronic fatigue, you’ll want to tune in to learn how mitochondria is impacting your energy levels, and what you can do about it.</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Ari Whitten, M.S. is the best-selling author of The Ultimate Guide To Red Light Therapy, and Eat For Energy: How To Beat Fatigue, and Supercharge Your Mitochondria For All-Day Energy. He has a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, certifications from the National Academy of Sports Medicine as a Corrective Exercise Specialist and Performance Enhancement Specialist, has completed extensive graduate training in Clinical Psychology, and holds a Master of Science degree in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine.</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Ari is a tireless researcher who has obsessively devoted the last 27 years of his life to the pursuit of being on the cutting edge of the science on health and human energy optimization.</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>What we discuss:</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">00:02:46 - How to start with supporting your mitochond