Energy is a fundamental aspect of medicine, with mitochondrial health playing a critical role in our overall well-being. This discussion explores what happens with mitochondrial dysfunction and how crucial mitochondria function is for life. Understanding cellular respiration and atp production is key to maintaining proper energy production and boosting mitochondrial health. I’ve seen many patients struggle with fatigue, brain fog, and burnout, and this episode reframes why that happens and how to approach it. Dr. Mark Hyman and Columbia scientist Dr. Martin Picard, director of the mitochondrial psychobiology group, discuss how energy flows through the body and what that flow means for how we think, feel, and age. We explore the simple, powerful idea of the Energy Resistance Principle and how your daily choices influence your metabolic resilience. 🌟 What We Uncover: Why energy can feel "off" even when labs look normal; energy is the "missing dimension" of medicine. How mitochondria act as a core communication hub beyond just ATP production, producing signaling molecules like mitokines. How stress steals energy from healthy processes, while rest is vital for adaptation and healing. Key concepts like the Energy Resistance Principle (ERP), the pan-disease biomarker GDF 15, and using "Mitoception" to manage your energy drains and gains. At the end of the day, energy is the foundation of how we show up, and you can influence it more than you think. View Show Notes From This Episode⁠ https://drhyman.com/blogs/content/podcast-ep1091 ⁠Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman⁠ ⁠https://drhyman.com/pages/picks?utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_medium=banner&utm_source=podcast⁠ ⁠Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal⁠ ⁠https://drhyman.com/pages/longevity?utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_medium=banner&utm_source=podcast⁠ ⁠Join the 10-Day Detox to Reset Your Health⁠ ⁠https://drhyman.com/pages/10-day-detox⁠ ⁠Join the Hyman Hive for Expert Support and Real Results⁠ ⁠https://drhyman.com/pages/hyman-hive⁠ This episode is brought to you by Seed, Pique, Function Health, Paleovalley, PerfectAmino and Big Bold Health. Visit ⁠seed.com/hyman⁠ and use code 20HYMAN for 20% off your first month of Seed's DS-01® Daily Synbiotic. Receive 20% off FOR LIFE + a free Starter Kit with a rechargeable frother and glass beaker at ⁠Piquelife com/Hyman⁠. Join today at ⁠FunctionHealth.com/Mark⁠ and use code HYMAN100 to get $100 toward your membership. Get nutrient-dense, whole foods. Head to ⁠paleovalley.com/hyman⁠ for 15% off your first purchase. Go to ⁠bodyhealth.com⁠ and use code HYMAN20 for 20% off your first order.Get 20% off HTB Immune Energy Chews at ⁠bigboldhealth.com⁠ and use code DRMARK20. #Mitochondria #EnergyMedicine #FunctionalMedicine #podcast #MarkHyman #MartinPicard #CellularHealth #FatigueSolutions #BrainFog #Longevity #MetabolicHealth #KetoDiet #ScienceOfHealth #EnergyResistancePrinciple #GDF15 #FutureOfMedicine