Mitochondria and Aging

Researchers have identified several molecular pathways at a cellular level, including within the mitochondria, which appear to influence both aging and age-related chronic disease. These cellular changes associated with aging are cumulatively referred to as age-associated cellular decline, or AACD. Identifying AACD risk factors and intervening with cellular nutrients earlier in the aging process, before major mobility disabilities and disease driven limitations emerge, could help improve overall healthy aging.  A set of three podcast discussions from the panel of the What’s Hot on Cellular Nutrition and Its Influence on Age-Associated Cellular Decline, explores various elements of AACD and the care of older adults. This episode focuses specifically on what researchers are learning about the importance of mitochondrial function. Download the Transcript Guest: Anthony J. A. Molina, PhD Vice Chief of Research, Division of Geriatrics, Gerontology, and Palliative Care, University of California San Diego School of Medicine  Associate Professor, Department of Medicine, University of California San Diego School of Medicine  Host: Roger A. Fielding, PhD Associate Director, Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging, Tufts University Lead Scientist and Senior Scientist Nutrition, Exercise Physiology, and Sarcopenia Team, Tufts University Professor of Nutrition Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, Tufts University Professor of Medicine, Tufts University School of Medicine Associate Director, Boston Claude D. Pepper Older Americans Independence Center This podcast series was developed by The Gerontological Society of America (GSA).  This program has received a grant from Nestle Health Science.