Masterclass: Mitochondria, Light, Phospholipids, and Cellular Health With Justine Stenger

Episode Highlights With Justine Her background in cell membrane medicine and what she learned in this Understanding mitochondria and phospholipids and fatty acids What we don’t understand about mitochondria and why they aren’t just the powerhouses of the cell and what else they do Einstein: the environment determines how the particle behaves What the real biggest needle movers are for health Why she tries to use technology outside to minimize the downsides We really are a body of water that is regulated by light Mitchondria are sensors and 95-99% of conditions we see today are of mitochondria origin The biggest exposure to human health today is the exposure to non-native EMFs and blue light Light and dark cycles are foundational for mitochondrial and overall health Why we were designed to be connected to natural infrared light (outdoor light) all day long Mitochondria actually make subcellular mitochondria Vitamin D is a photoelectric signal that requires light, hydration, redox and more and how a supplement can’t replicate this. Taking a supplement doesn’t fix a deficiency, it ignores the entire system Why she is vehemently opposed to sunglasses and sunscreen outside of very isolated instances (like skiing and on a boat) and why we want that light on our skin and eyes Neuropsin receptors and why this natural light is so important What redox is- and if you’re not able to detox it's because you’ve lost your voltage How to support cell membrane and cellular voltage to naturally support redox and detox Melanin is not just a pigment but a biological semiconductor and heavy metal chelator Why a tan is one of the most proactive things we can do in today’s world! And melanin is protective against non-native EMFs How phospholipids are so important and what we don’t understand about them Why it's imperative for us to be in the sunlight for healing How to support our cells with the right fats and why this is so foundational The membrane is the brain of the cell and supporting this makes a huge difference Her take on fish oil and why she would never recommend or consume it In nature, EPA and DHA are always found within a whole food matrix: fish What the cell danger response is and why this matters. The real story on cholesterol: “cholesterol over 200 isn’t pathological- it’s often a signal of metabolic competence. It’s a marker of a nervous system with reserve, of mitochondria still making enough pregnenolone, steroid hormones, and brain lipids.” Resources Mentioned Mitochondrial Restoration Program Fatty Acid Biochemistry Webinar Justine on Instagram Healthy home lighting