Episode 269: From Mitochondria to Metabolic Health Insights with PhD Candidate Kristi Storoschuk

Join me, Dr Mike T Nelson, on the Flex Diet Podcast as Kristi Storzchuk, a PhD candidate in muscle physiology at Queens University, and I discuss her research on high-intensity interval training, mitochondria, glucose, lactate, and metabolic flexibility. This episode provides an in-depth look at the latest insights and findings from her work, offering a comprehensive understanding of metabolic flexibility and its implications for nutrition and recovery.

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Episode Chapters:

• (0:00:00) - Deep Dive Into Metabolic Flexibility
• (0:14:08) - Fasting and Metabolic Pathways in Humans
• (0:27:16) - Fasted Exercise and Metabolic Adaptation
• (0:42:24) - Defining Mitochondrial Biogenesis and Function
• (0:47:16) - Mitochondria, Fat Oxidation, and Exercise Physiology
• (0:55:20) - Carbs Impact on Lactate Threshold
• (1:04:29) - Metabolic Flexibility and Research Challenges

Flex Diet Podcast Episodes You May Enjoy:

• Episode 232: Beyond the Fitness Hype - The Real Significance of Autophagy for Fitness and Longevity with Dr. Kurt Escobar: https://miketnelson.com/episode-232-beyond-the-hype-the-real-significance-of-autophagy-with-dr-kurt-escobar/
• Episode 176: Metabolic Flexibility, Goal-Setting, and Violent Consistency with Adam Glass: https://miketnelson.com/metabolic-flexibility-goal-setting-and-violent-consistency-with-adam-glass/

Connect with Kristi:

• Kristi's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/krististoroschuk/
• Kristi's Website: https://krististoroschuk.com/

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