Episode 51: Optimising Energy Levels: The Key to Unlocking Your Optimal Health

Mitochondrial HealthLifestyle S'sOptimal Health
Written By Nicole Goode
 

Are you ignoring the signs of low energy? Don’t normalize it.

In this episode, we dive deep into the science of energy, exploring how our bodies produce and regulate energy at the cellular level. We’ll uncover the impact of modern lifestyles on our energy reserves and how this can drain our vitality. From understanding the crucial role of cellular energy production to discussing what impairs mitochondrial function, we’ll shed light on why low energy shouldn’t be ignored and what powerful molecules play a vital role in energy production.

We’ll connect the dots between energy and immunity, and discuss how physical and cognitive energy are intertwined. Ignoring the signs of low energy can lead to severe consequences like burnout, chronic stress, and even chronic fatigue syndrome linked to mitochondrial dysfunction.

To help you reclaim your energy, we’ll share practical strategies that cover everything from exercise and nutrition to stress management, quality sleep, and targeted supplements. Don’t miss this essential guide to reclaiming your vitality and enhancing your overall quality of life.

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Timestamps:

[03:10] - Cellular energy production

[04:44] - What can impair mitochondrial function

[05:23] - Molecules that have an impact on this energy production NAD+ and CoQ10

[07:00] - Physical and cognitive energy

[08:38] - Consequences of ignoring the lack of energy

[11:30] -  Burnout, chronic stress, and the fight or flight response

[13:18] - Chronic fatigue syndrome and mitochondrial dysfunction

[15:03] - Energy depletion and autoimmunity

[15:38] - Practical strategies to improve energy levels

 
“Energy is really important not just from a physical performance point of view but from cognitive and emotional well-being as well. Additionally, energy is a critical factor in maintaining a robust immune system. Without sufficient energy, the immune response can become compromised. So energy and immunity are inextricably linked.”
— Nicole Goode
 

Essential learnings from this episode…

  • Don’t ignore low energy, don’t normalize it

  • The impact of modern lifestyles on our energy reserves and how this can drain our vitality

  • Physical and cognitive energy are intertwined

  • Burnout, chronic stress, and even chronic fatigue syndrome are linked to mitochondrial dysfunction

  • Some practical strategies are: exercise, nutrition, stress management, quality sleep, and targeted supplements

 
 

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