The Longevity Impact of Mitochondrial Function and How to Measure It
How do you actually measure mitochondrial health? In this clip from the Beyond Healthspan podcast, Dr. Richard LaFountain breaks down the gold standard tools researchers use to assess mitochondrial function—from muscle biopsies and seahorse tech to practical at-home swab kits and blood markers like lactate, pyruvate, and the lactate:pyruvate ratio.
You’ll learn:
• The most accurate (and invasive) ways to test mitochondrial output
• Why nuclear magnetic resonance is showing up in metabolic research
• What lactate levels can reveal about your metabolism and energy use
• How to interpret your lactate:pyruvate ratio
• Why even elite athletes should care about GDF-15 and FGF-21
🎥 Watch this clip to understand the signs your mitochondria might not be functioning optimally—and what to do about it.
👉 To learn more about how mitochondria shape your longevity and metabolic health, watch the full episode of the Beyond Healthspan Podcast.
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