The Peter Attia Drive

The Peter Attia Drive

#31 - Navdeep Chandel, Ph.D.: metabolism, mitochondria, and metformin in health and disease

Dec 3, 2018 · 02:22:24

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Nav Chandel explains mitochondria's role in metabolism and disease.
Mitochondria are discussed as signaling organelles and antioxidants.
Metformin's diverse effects on human health are examined.

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Navdeep Chandel

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Ph.D.: metabolism

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