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Chronic Fatigue, Long COVID, and the Mitochondrial Network
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The connection between the mitochondrial network, chronic fatigue, and Long COVID is rooted in the critical role mitochondria play in cellular energy production. Chronic fatigue and Long COVID both often result from mitochondrial dysfunction, where the cells' energy factories fail to meet the body's demands, leading to persistent fatigue.
Modern-day stressors, such as insufficient sleep, physical inactivity, and elevated psychological stress, exacerbate this issue by inducing oxidative stress and inflammation, leading to mitochondrial shutdown. COVID has highlighted these underlying issues, as the virus's impact on the body often triggers a cascade of immune responses and inflammation that disrupt mitochondrial efficiency, bringing previously latent chronic fatigue conditions to the forefront.
Dr. Eric Gordon sits down with Ari Whitten to take a deep dive into how to optimize cellular repair and renewal.
Episode highlights include:
- What is causing our fatigue?
- Mitochondria, beyond being the “powerhouse of the cell”
- The critical role hormetic stress plays in mitochondrial optimization
- Autophagy and mitophagy
- The gut-mitochondria axis
- Practical steps to improve mitochondrial function
Listen to learn more :
(00:02) - Mitochondria, Chronic Fatigue, and Energy Optimization
(14:26) - Optimizing Circadian Rhythm for Better Sleep
(21:05) - Melatonin Dosing and Health Impact
(32:49) - Gut Health and Mitochondrial Function
(40:29) - Restoring Gut Health and Resilience
About Ari Whitten
Ari Whitten, M.S. is the founder of The Energy Blueprint. 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.
Ari is a tireless researcher who has obsessively devoted the last 27 years of his life to being at the cutting edge of the science of health and human energy optimization.
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