About this episode
You may know that mitochondria are the powerhouse of the cell, but how do they affect your overall health? In the latest episode of Quiet the Diet, Michelle interviews J Gulinello about the critical roles of mitochondria, glutathione, and glyphosate in health, exploring how these elements impact chronic illness and overall well-being. Listen to the episode to hear: The functions of mitochondria, and their importance beyond just energy production, including fat metabolism and cellular death [11:13] How mitochondrial dysfunction can lead to various diseases, including type two diabetes and neurological issues [15:51] Whether interventions affect all mitochondria equally or are site-specific, and the nature of mitochondrial turnover [19:06] The theory of mitochondria's origin and their symbiotic relationship with human cells [22:00] How antibiotics can reduce mitochondrial efficiency, particularly affecting energy production [24:08] The significance of glutathione in protecting against oxidative stress and its critical role in mitochondrial function [39:14] How glutathione is produced and transported within cells, and its essential role in detoxification [41:32] How glutathione helps regenerate vitamins C and E, and its importance in maintaining immune function [44:51] Discussion on the efficacy of glutathione supplements [52:31] The importance of sleep, nutrition, light, movement, and environmental factors in supporting glutathione production [1:03:56] What is glyphosate and how it impacts mitochondrial function [1:08:16] How do we start the process of avoiding food that have glyphosate [01:17:27] Watch the full episode on Youtube This episode is sponsored by Paleo Valley. Use code QTD to get 15% off your first order . Connect with J: Website: https://www.perpetualhealth.co/ Instagram: @perpetualhealthco Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/perpetualhealthco Substack: https://perpetualhealth.substack.com/ Quiet the Diet Podcast Page Follow the pod on IG Episode Page (with full transcript!) Work with Michelle: Apply to work with a functional Registered Dietitian at MSN LLC Join our holistic anxiety program Learn more about the practice Free Resources: Get started with any of our free guides Sign up for the Newsletter Join our FREE membership community! Connect with Michelle: Follow Michelle on IG