Cellular Energy 101: How to Improve Mitochondrial Function Naturally

Get 40% Off At-Home NAD Shots Want a powerful energy boost without leaving home? Shed delivers clinical-grade NAD+ shots straight to your door—no appointment needed. NAD supports cellular repair, brain function, and longevity, making it one of our go-to biohacking tools. Get 40% off your first order at tryshed.com with code NURSEDOZA.     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. FEATURED PRODUCT Mitochondriac, featuring pure trans-resveratrol and quercetin, is designed to activate AMPK and enhance mitochondrial function, promoting cellular energy production and healthy aging—exactly what’s needed to implement the strategies discussed in this episode. Try Mitochondriac 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 Red and Near-Infrared Light and Mitochondrial ATP/ROS Regulation NIR Light Reduces Cell Death in Parkinson’s Disease Models Red Light Therapy and Mitochondrial Benefits Resveratrol and AMPK Activation Mitochondria, NAD+, and the Electron Transport Chain Ketones, BDNF, and Fasting Benefits Glutathione as a Mitochondrial Antioxidant SLC25A39 and GSH Transport into Mitochondria 🔗 CONNECT WITH NURSE DOZA JOIN MY SCHOOL for $5: community.schoolofdoza.com/signup YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCwcKyagDi468WscAOWM5VHA Instagram: instagram.com/nursedoza Website: nursedoza.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jonathan-mendoza-dc-aprn-np-c-0609a038 TikTok: tiktok.com/@nursedoza Twitter: twitter.com/nursedoza