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Ultimate Human Podcast · 165 min
Mitochondria, Cold Exposure, and Cellular Resilience
Dr. Josh Axe on how cold exposure activates mitochondrial biogenesis, peptide therapy, and the cellular mechanisms behind hormetic stress adaptation.
Key Insights
Cold exposure triggers mitochondrial biogenesis through controlled cellular stress
Peptide therapy can enhance recovery and metabolic function when combined with environmental stressors
Parasite infections impair mitochondrial function—addressing gut health amplifies cold therapy benefits
Hormesis operates at the cellular level: stress signals activate protective pathways
"The body adapts to what you consistently demand of it—controlled stress builds resilience when applied deliberately."
— Ultimate Human Podcast
cold exposure
recovery
hormesis