Mitochondria & Longevity: Unlocking the Cellular Key to Vitality and Lifespan
This session examines the pivotal role of mitochondrial function in regulating biological aging and healthspan. Dr. Benjamin Brown will review the molecular and biochemical pathways through which mitochondrial dysfunction contributes to inflammation, metabolic decline, and cellular aging. The session will cover clinical tools for assessing mitochondrial health, including organic acid testing and oxidative stress markers, as well as evidence-based strategies to support mitochondrial biogenesis and function. Nutritional compounds, lifestyle interventions, and targeted therapeutics will be discussed within a precision medicine framework for longevity-focused care.
Learning objectives:
- Review how the (dys)function of mitochondria relates to cellular and physiological health in the context of ageing.
- Explore the strengths and limitations of assessments of mitochondrial in clinical practice.
- Learn how certain dietary patterns and specific nutrients and phytonutrients can be used to optimise mitochondrial function.
- Cover examples of lifestyle medicine-based interventions that have been shown to improve mitochondrial number and/ or function.
- Examine how interventions can be personalised to the individual.