How to Double Your Energy! – Ari Whitten

Dave Asprey

May 9, 2024

Episode description

In this special "Asprey Archive" episode of The Human Upgrade, you’ll find out why you’re tired, how to fix it and ways to increase your energy. Fatigue is a hidden epidemic, with chronic fatigue syndrome being the most severe end, but most people (in the U.S.) are experiencing some level of being flat-out tired as hell.

Our guest is Ari Whitten, Ph.D. (Cand.), CES, PES, who came on the show in 2022. Ari argues that as a culture, we have normalized fatigue. In his book, “EAT FOR ENERGY: How to Beat Fatigue, Supercharge Your Mitochondria, and Unlock All-Day Energy,” he explains that 5.4 million adults in the U.S. have been diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome (the most severe case of fatigue). However, the true fatigue epidemic affects 50 to 100 times more people.

Ari outlines the major factors impacting mitochondrial health, including poor sleep, excess body fat, and an unhealthy gut, and offers solutions like nutritional strategies and key supplements to enhance energy. With over 25 years in natural health science and a personal history with chronic fatigue, Ari brings invaluable insights into combating fatigue through his Energy Blueprint programs and podcast, where he connects with experts on revitalizing human energy.

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Resources:

Ari's book: FOR ENERGY: How to Beat Fatigue, Supercharge Your Mitochondria, and Unlock All-Day Energy
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Mindsip insights from this episode:

Prevent mitochondrial loss by embracing hormetic stress

The typical 50% loss of mitochondrial capacity by age 40 is not a natural part of aging but a preventable result of a lack of hormetic stress.

#hormesis

#mitochondria

Understand mitochondria as intelligent energy regulators

Mitochondria are not just power plants but intelligent sensors that decide whether your cells should be in energy mode or defense mode based on perceived threats.

#energy

#mitochondria

Recognize biological anxiety as a physical stress response

A significant portion of anxiety may be 'biological anxiety,' a physical stress response from your mitochondria sensing they are under attack, not a purely mental state.

#anxiety

#mitochondria

Leverage melanin as a biological battery for skin resilience

The skin pigment melanin acts like a biological capacitor, storing and releasing small amounts of energy, which contributes to skin resilience beyond just UV protection.

#skin

Stimulate mitochondrial melatonin production with red light exposure

New research suggests red and near-infrared light exposure stimulates mitochondria to produce their own melatonin, an essential antioxidant, independent of the pineal gland.

#mitochondria

#red-light

Avoid eating after sunset to enhance insulin sensitivity

Eating after dark is particularly harmful because naturally rising melatonin induces a state of insulin resistance, impairing your ability to process the food.

#insulin

#meal-timing

Enhance mitochondrial capacity to boost resilience

Physiological resilience is determined by your mitochondrial capacity; the more mitochondria you have, the higher your threshold for tolerating stress before fatigue sets in.

#mitochondria

#resilience

Exercise caution with mitochondrial peptides to avoid harm

Using peptides like MOTS-c to 'rev up' mitochondria can be harmful if your cells are in 'defense mode' due to toxins, as it forces them to burn dirty fuel.