Kriben Govender (Honours Degree in Food Science & Technology) and James Shadrach (Honours Degree in Psychology) have an enlightening conversation with student of Dr Jack Kruse, Matt Maruca. Matt has the unique gift of simplifying the complex scientific topics of Light, Water and Magnetism as advocated by Dr Jack Kruse. This is a fascinating introduction into the world of mitochondria, mitochondria function, deuterium, non native electromagnetic fields and biohacking.   Bio:   Matt Maruca is the 19 year old biohacker and founder of Ra Optics, a company specialising in fashionable blue light blocking glasses. Matt is a good friend, student and protege of world famous biohacking Neurosurgeon and mitochondrial health advocate Dr Jack Kruse.   Topics discussed:   The Light Diet The Mitochondria- engines of the body Matt’s health struggles and his search for solutions How Matt met Dr Jack Kruse Cold Thermogenesis Protocol Reading Jack Kruse’s blogs and deciphering  Sunlight, Seafood and cold water A message for young people The Curse of Artificial Environments The impact of technological development for young people Rob Obecker - The Body Electric https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_O._Becker Other factors that impact our health other than diet and exercise The Rise of Chronic Disease Non Native Electrical Magnet Fields (nnEMF) Mitochondria defined from an evolutionary standpoint  Cyanide effect on mitochondria Circadian mismatch of imported foods Correction: Nanomotors in the mitochondria were discovered in 1997 by Boyer et al https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3203009/ Car Engine analogy for mitochondria Tuning our mitochondrial engine Morning sunlight and Melatonin  Alexander Wunsch Photo-endocrinology   https://vimeo.com/187834155 Aromatic Amino Acids and Sunlight Alexander Wunsch Why the Sun is necessary for optimal health https://youtu.be/1zBBmh8xQhM  What is Deuterium? NADH and FADH The Proton Gradient  Discrimination of Deuterium in the Mitochondria Water production by Mitochondria The detrimental effect of deuterium on mitochondria Dr Lazlo Boros Melatonin repair of mitochondria Correction: There are no mitochondria in blood cells Mitochondrial Diseases - Dr Dough Wallace https://youtu.be/1aCHrHwm_AI What is Heteroplasmy?  Mitochondrial, Free Radicals and Mutations Uncoupling proteins, energy production and heat Wim Hoff Mitochondrial disfunction and Modern Diseases Mitochondria and Gut Disfunction  Is Autism a Mitochondrial Disease? Strategies to improve mitochondria IRIS Software https://iristech.co/ How to make your iPhone red for blue light blocking  https://youtu.be/6ji1hEpotd0 Beneficial UV exposure      Brought to you by:   Nourishme Organics- Gut Health Super Store- Shine from the Inside   Shop Gut Health and Fermentation- 10% off using code:  matt   https://www.nourishmeorganics.com.au/collections/beginner-recommendations-start-here     Allele Microbiome- Deuterium Testing   Deuterium testing (10% off Gut Explorer Pro using code: deuterium)    https://www.allele.com.au/collections/frontpage/products/deuterium-explorer     Connect with Matt Maruca   Website- http://mattmaruca.com/                  https://raoptics.com/   Connect with Kriben Govender:    Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/kribengee/ Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/kribengovender/ Youtube- https://www.youtube.com/c/Nourishmeorganics?sub_confirmation=1 Gut Health Gurus Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/nourishmeorganics/ Mito Wellness Support Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/347845406055631/   Download links                 If you enjoyed this episode and would like to show your support:   1) Please subscribe on Itunes and leave a positive review     Instructions:   - Click this link  https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/gut-health-gurus-podcast/id1433882512?mt=2   - Click "View in Itu