Health Geeks & Data Freaks, Spring 2024

Mitochondria ... and the energy industry inside us

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Hello to my fellow health nerds!

This is the space where you will find meaty scientific nourishment, outside the physical nourishment of Taking the Hell out of Healthy.

I love this section, and find our body’s chemistry utterly enchanting. I hope you will too.

The health of our mitochondria comes up alarmingly often, across all medical disciplines. We are each walking around with a massive energy industry inside us. I don’t find this an easy subject, but it is of vital importance if we are to deepen our understanding of the human body and its bewitching capabilities.

And I really do mean bewitching - I am ceaselessly engrossed in what our biology can achieve both consciously and subconsciously. (I am also the type of person who can become speechless staring at a stalk of broccoli, wildly applauding its plant-powered genius, its soil and its environment. I am in a near-constant state of awe).

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Below are some excellent academics and scientists to keep you company while you are stuck in traffic, or going for a gloriously long walk. Think of them as cheerleaders on your journey to optimum health.

And if you missed some of the past Data Freaks & Health Geek posts, here’s a handy recap for rainy days:

• Immune function

• My favourite, on gut health

• Stress

• Longevity & biohacking

Now, shall we? Onwards to mitochondria! …

Enjoy,

X Susan Jane

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(1) An introduction to mitochondria

A must read by the New Yorker on mitochondria, and how they impact absolutely everything we do every single day. If you choose only one recommendation here, let it be this article.

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