{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"#419: A Mind-Blowing Mitochondria Episode\u2014 Mito Transplant, Rare Diseases &amp; Biomarkers With Dr. Natalie Yivgi-Ohana","description":"Today, I\u2019m joined by the extraordinary Dr. Natalie Yivgi-Ohana, a pioneering scientist whose passion for mitochondria unlocks new frontiers in longevity medicine. Our conversation truly blew my mind\u2014Dr. Yivgi-Ohana brings decades of expertise to demystify these tiny, ancient powerhouses that fuel every cell in our bodies, impact our hormones, drive immunity, and, as it turns out, play a central role in how we age. &amp;nbsp; Episode Timestamps: Welcome to the Longevity Podcast and today's focus on mitochondria ... 00:00:00 Maternal inheritance and critical functions of mitochondria ... 00:05:56 Mitochondria as energy producers and hormone regulators ... 00:07:03 Aha moments: mitochondria control life, death, and disease ... 00:08:55 Endosymbiotic theory: how mitochondria originated ... 00:10:19 Chronic disease, aging, and the connection to mitochondria ... 00:16:10 Substrate fuels: carbs, fats, and importance of metabolic flexibility ... 00:20:18 Mitochondria\u2019s control over immune system and signaling ... 00:26:39 Mitochondrial transfer: how cells share organelle \u201cpowerhouses\u201d ... 00:32:42 Groundbreaking therapy: transplanting mitochondria for rare diseases ... 00:36:40 Expanding mitochondrial therapies to age-related diseases ... 00:42:57 Aging in women: hormones, mitochondria, and inflection points ... 00:51:00 Stem cell exhaustion and cellular renewal ... 00:52:24 Biomarkers: ways to measure mitochondrial health ... 01:03:11 Supplements, lifestyle, and emotional health for mitochondria ... 01:15:47 Medication choices and minimizing mitochondrial toxicity ... 01:24:04 &amp;nbsp; Our Amazing Sponsors: O\u2083RACLE by Wizard Sciences \u2014 A daily ozonated oil capsule designed to support immune balance, cellular communication, and antioxidant production without clinics, machines, or complicated routines; learn more at wizardsciences.com and use code NAT15 for 15% off. &amp;nbsp; Magnesium Breakthrough by BIOptimizers \u2014 A full-spectrum magnesium supplement combining seven highly absorbable forms to support sleep, stress, muscle recovery, and nervous system balance in one nightly habit. Save 15% at bioptimizers.com\/bionat with code BIONAT &amp;nbsp; Vitali - combines pharmaceutical-grade copper peptides with zero-age exosomes to support clearer cellular signaling and long-term skin resilience, working with your biology instead of forcing change. Visit VitaliSkincare.com and use code NAT20 for 20% off.  &amp;nbsp; Nat's Links:&amp;nbsp; YouTube Channel Join My Membership Community Sign up for My Newsletter&amp;nbsp; Instagram&amp;nbsp; Dr. Bill Lawrence Episode ","author_name":"LONGEVITY with Nathalie Niddam","author_url":"https:\/\/www.nathalieniddam.com\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/40185535\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/40185535"}