Mitochondria and the Future of Medicine: The Key to Understanding Disease, Chronic Illness, Aging, and Life Itself

Written by Lee Know

Narrated by Madison Niederhauser

With information for patients and practitioners on optimizing mitochondrial function for greater health and longevity

Why do we age? Why does cancer develop? What's the connection between heart failure and Alzheimer's disease, or infertility and hearing loss? Can we extend lifespan, and if so, how? What is the Exercise Paradox? Why do antioxidant supplements sometimes do more harm than good? Many will be amazed to learn that all these questions, and many more, can be answered by a single point of discussion: mitochondria and bioenergetics.

In Mitochondria and the Future of Medicine, Naturopathic Doctor Lee Know tells the epic story of mitochondria, the widely misunderstood and often-overlooked powerhouses of our cells. The legendary saga began over two billion years ago, when one bacterium entered another without being digested, which would evolve to create the first mitochondrion. Since then, for life to exist beyond single-celled bacteria, it's the mitochondria that have been responsible for this life-giving energy. By understanding how our mitochondria work, in fact, it is possible to add years to our lives, and life to our years.

Current research, however, has revealed a dark side: many seemingly disconnected degenerative diseases have tangled roots in dysfunctional mitochondria. However, modern research has also endowed us with the knowledge on how to optimize its function, which is of critical importance to our health and longevity. Lee Know offers cutting-edge information on supplementation and lifestyle changes for mitochondrial optimization, such as CoQ10, D-Ribose, cannabinoids, and ketogenic dietary therapy, and how to implement their use successfully. Mitochondria and the Future of Medicine is an invaluable resource for practitioners interested in mitochondrial medicine and the true roots of chronic illness and disease, as well as anyone interested in optimizing their health.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Chelsea Green Publishing
• Release date: Nov 15, 2019
• ISBN: 9781603589994

Lee Know

Lee Know, ND, is a licensed naturopathic doctor based out of Canada, and the recipient of several awards. Known by his peers to be a strategic and forward-thinking entrepreneur and researcher, he has held positions as medical advisor, scientific evaluator, and director of research and development for major organizations. Besides managing Scientific Affairs for his own company, he also currently serves as a consultant to the natural-health-products and dietary-supplements industries, and serves on the editorial advisory board for Canada's most-read natural health magazine. He calls the Greater Toronto Area home, where he lives with his common-law partner and their two sons, and has a particular interest in promoting natural health and environmental stewardship.

Reviews for Mitochondria and the Future of Medicine

[Roger Graham · Rating: 1 out of 5 stars]

The audio in this book is broken. I had to stop listing I’m less than five minutes. The content looks interesting but smooth communication is key to passing on knowledge.

[Weyside Solutions SL · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

At least in my device, the audio is broken... making this wonderful difficult to listen to. Any ideas or fixes for this issue? Thanks!

[Orit · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

A life changing book. As a biochemist I have learnt so much and appreciated the high quality of the work. Thank you.

[sue Liedel · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

The first half of the book was very interesting and presented the information well. Unfortunately, the book keeps skipping and I am unable to listen to it. Has anyone else had this issue with other books on this App? Thanks!

[Paul Gee · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Very interesting to a non bio career path. It makes so much sense, I found myself taking notes throughout the chapters. I do intent to research this all so much more and learn how to have a better life being aware of all the details explained here.

[Jakestar29 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Loved the detail. Eye opening stuff! Worth sticking with it till the end.

[Gregory Demetrulias · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Very detailed, diverse subjects, and great examples of beneficial knowledge of the mitochondria function, and how they are influenced by our diet and physical regimes

[The KaTalyst · Rating: 1 out of 5 stars]

This book is very atheist geared and not scientific. It is very biased. It is deeply rooted in pluralism.