Have you ever wondered how your body recycles old, damaged cells to keep you healthy and youthful? Dr. Steven Gundry explores Autophagy—your body's built-in cellular cleanup process. But when things go wrong, your immune system panics, leading to inflammation, aging, and chronic disease. In this episode, Dr. Steven Gundry explains how to activate autophagy for longevity, better energy, and a healthier life!
✅ What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✔️ What autophagy is and how it promotes healthy aging 🧬
✔️ The dangers of zombie cells & apoptosis—and why they cause inflammation
✔️ How a fasting-mimicking diet can trigger autophagy & stem cell renewal
✔️ Why spermidine (found in fermented foods) helps slow aging
✔️ The best exercises for autophagy (Hint: NOT cardio!)
📌 CHAPTERS:
00:00 – Intro: What Happens When Mitochondria Break Apart
00:10 – What Is Autophagy? (Your Body’s Recycling System)
00:52 – How Cells Recycle Themselves & Why It’s Good for You
02:00 – Mitophagy: Repairing Mitochondria for Longevity
02:17 – The 3 Possible Fates of a Dying Cell (Only One Is Good!)
04:24 – Why Zombie Cells & Apoptosis Cause Inflammation
05:59 – How Fasting-Mimicking Diets Trigger Autophagy & Stem Cells
07:50 – Dangers of Long Water Fasts: Releasing Toxins
08:45 – The Power of Spermidine & Polyamines in Longevity
09:54 – Best Foods for Autophagy: Fermented Foods, Mushrooms & More
11:00 – How Mitophagy Keeps Mitochondria Healthy
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