Maintaining optimal hormone levels as we grow older plays a crucial role in supporting mitochondrial health. When they become imbalanced, it can lead to reduced energy, increased inflammation, and a heightened risk of age-related conditions. In this, the first a series of interviews with leading female health practitioners, we explore the critical role of mitochondria in cellular health and the significant impact of hormones - for both women and men - on longevity. Dr. Felice Gersh, the medical director of the Integrative Medical Group of Irvine, is a prominent integrative medicine physician and expert on women's hormones, the gut microbiome, and healthy aging. She explains the delicate balance between hormonal and mitochondrial health and its importance for overall health as we age. Dr.Gersh, also shares her perspective on the rapid growth of the longevity industry, highlighting both the promising advances and what she considers to be gimmicks that can mislead the public. Recorded at the 2024 Longevity Fest meeting of the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, in Las Vegas. This episode is a co-production with Timeline, the Swiss longevity biotech company, which is pioneering a new category of clinically validated dietary supplements called mitoceuticals, to support healthy aging. Mitopure deliverers Urolithin A which has been shown to enhance cellular energy, muscle strength and the health of our skin. Time-line is offering a 10% discount on its Mitopure products - Mitopure Powder, Softgels, Mitopure + Protein and skin creams - which support improvements in mitochondrial function and muscle strength. Use the code LLAMA at checkout here: https://www.timelinenutrition.com/LLAMA Support the show The Live Long and Master Aging (LLAMA) podcast, a HealthSpan Media LLC production, shares ideas but does not offer medical advice. If you have health concerns of any kind, or you are considering adopting a new diet or exercise regime, you should consult your doctor.
