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What is Functional Medicine & Why Does it Matter?

In this episode you’ll discover:
* How much the US spends on healthcare every year.
* Dr. Shah’s experience transforming his health.
* The five root causes of all diseases.
* How chronic inflammation can cause disease.
* The link between oral health and gut health.
* How the three layers of protection in the gut.
* What the Pareto principle is & how to apply it to your health.
* The critical dietary components your microbiome requires.
* How ultraprocessed foods destroys your health.
* The important role that hormones play in your overall well-being.
* Specific ways to combat hormone decline or deficiency.
* What hemoglobin A1c measures.
* How your muscle impacts your metabolism and longevity.
* The connection between muscle and blood glucose levels.
* What exercises are critical for longevity.
* How mitochondrial dysfunction occurs.
* What mitochondrial biogenesis is.
* Free things you can do to boost your health and energy.
* How longevity medicine works.

Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
01:00 - Darshan's origin story
07:34 - Root causes of disease
13:04 - The gut
18:40 - Real food vs processed food
23:12 - Hormones
25:30 - Next health
28:00 - Important biomarkers
31:30 - More muscle, less problems
37:37 - Mitochondrial dysfunction
42:36 - Biohacking for longevity

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