Dave Asprey - Circadian Wellness & Health - How to biohack your Mitochondria via Light, Nutrition and Lifestyle Choices - Part 2

In the last episode, we had the CEO of Bulletproof Exec Dave Asprey talk about mitochondria, how much our diet affects mitochondrial functions, and how a few lifestyle changes will boost not just mitochondrial efficiency but our overall health from a cellular point of view. In Part of the interview, Dave will discuss different factors that may alter your mitochondrial functions in a negative way, more tips on how to further biohack your mitochondria, as well as provide general health advice.   "Instead of focusing on perfection, you can just learn to ask the question 'what is this going to do to my mitochondria?'" Dave Asprey   In this episode, you'll learn: What statins are how do they affect the mitochondria Why cholesterol really isn't bad Why your mitochondrial efficiency determines the effects of the food you eat on your health Why eating burned food is bad for your mitochondria The significance of knowing the optimal dose of any supplement How possessing Tribal Mentality is bad for your health Why you shouldn't let your health decisions be based on an "us or them" kind of thinking   Key Takeaways: Having a positive mindset is important when it comes to mitochondrial health It's important not to surround yourself with negativity Get a signal to the mitochondria. If they believe the signal, they will change the body to adapt to that signal.   Connect with Dave Asprey: Bulletproof Exec Bulletproof Radio Official Twitter account Official Facebook page   Rate, Review, Connect, Inspire Stay updated on new episodes, guest interviews, and health, wellness, and fitness information and resources by subscribing to the HealthCastNow Podcast Show on iTunes. Every day we bring you actionable insight, demystified truth, and simple steps to help you navigate the complex, often confusing health, wellness, and fitness information and answer the questions you've been asking. Visit HealthCastNow.Com or subscribe on iTunes today!   Free health, wellness and fitness tips, tricks and wellness advice from healthcastnow.com. Tune in to the latest health, wellness and fitness topics where we interview thought leaders and world class experts in exercise, health, medicine and wellness with a focus on demystifying and deconstructing overly complex topics in order to provide actionable health & fitness information that you can apply to your everyday lifestyle to move yourself closer to optimal health & wellness. Go to healthcastnow.com for incredibly valuable show notes, links and resources for every episode in our archives. This podcast includes episodes covering longevity, diet, weight loss, healthy living, wellness, workout, exercise, muscle gain, fat loss, weight lifting, bodybuilding, Paleo, Primal, Crossfit, vegan, vegetarian, biohacking and circadian based health advice.