How to improve cellular energy to live longer? (part 2)

Longevity principle #4: Grow new mitochondria

alex pustov
23 min readAug 2, 2020

Disclaimer

This article is based on my research of information from publicly available sources and my personal experience. I’m not an MD or PhD in molecular biology but have a curious mind to figure things out for myself and have good analytical skills (PhD in Economics and former McKinsey consultant). The information, opinions, and references provided in this article are for informational purposes only. This article is not a medical advise and is not intended to treat, diagnose or prescribe for any illness or condition. Please consult your doctor or healthcare provider for your specific diagnosis and treatment.

Introduction

This is the 6th article in the Longevity principle series. In this article, we deep-dive into Longevity principle #4 looking at the what, the why, and the how of mitochondrial health to improve cellular energy:

  • The “What”: what we want for longevity
  • The “Why”: what is often wrong and why this happens
  • The “How”: what you could practically do and how it minimizes aging
The longevity framework introduced in this Medium article. Here, we deep-dive into Longevity principle #4

This longevity principle is also described in a concise way in Google Slides below. The Medium…

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alex pustov

I research, self-experiment, and write about longevity and health | touchedwithaging.com