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Jun 30
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Cellular Energy 101: How to Improve Mito...

NURSE DOZA
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In this episode of the School of Doza podcast, we go full Cellular Energy 101: How to Improve Mitochondrial Function Naturally. Nurse Doza breaks down the five most impactful ways to boost energy from the inside out—starting with sunlight and ending with glutathione. If you're tired, sluggish, or just want to age better, this episode is your roadmap.

5 KEY TAKEAWAYS
  • Sunlight—especially morning light—activates your mitochondria to naturally boost energy.
  • Resveratrol supplements (like MITOCHONDRIAC) trigger AMPK, improving mitochondrial function.
  • NAD+ injections can stimulate ATP production and mitochondrial biogenesis.
  • Fasting and insulin regulation are essential for mitochondrial health and longevity.
  • Glutathione protects your mitochondria from free radical damage and oxidative stress.
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TIMESTAMPS

00:00 START – Welcome to the energy episode 05:00 – What mitochondria actually do (and why they matter) 07:00 – Energy vs waste: the balance of ATP and byproducts 08:00 – Why sunlight is your mitochondria's best friend 11:00 – Red light therapy and how it mimics the sun 12:00 – Resveratrol: how it fuels your cells 14:00 – The AMPK gene, explained simply 16:00 – Autophagy and mitochondrial biogenesis 17:00 – NAD+ therapy: weekly injections, daily energy 19:00 – The electron transport chain 101 22:00 – Mitochondrial enzymes that need NAD+ to function 24:00 – Regulating insulin and why fasting helps 27:00 – Ketones and caloric restriction for brain health 30:00 – The role of glutathione in detoxifying your cells 32:00 – Nurse Doza’s 5-part mitochondrial optimization routine

RESOURCES MENTIONED
  1. Red and Near-Infrared Light and Mitochondrial ATP/ROS Regulation
  2. NIR Light Reduces Cell Death in Parkinson’s Disease Models
  3. Red Light Therapy and Mitochondrial Benefits
  4. Resveratrol and AMPK Activation
  5. Mitochondria, NAD+, and the Electron Transport Chain
  6. Ketones, BDNF, and Fasting Benefits
  7. Glutathione as a Mitochondrial Antioxidant
  8. SLC25A39 and GSH Transport into Mitochondria
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