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How Mitochondria Control Your Metabolism | Dr. Jared Rutter

Source: Youtube — Andrew Huberman • Published: 07 Sept 2026, 12:05

Summarized by Masters of Longevity from Youtube — Andrew Huberman.

A podcast conversation that unpacks how mitochondria influence cellular energy decisions and broader metabolic regulation across tissues, with practical curiosity.

How Mitochondria Control Your Metabolism | Dr. Jared Rutter
Key Takeaways
  • Jared Rutter, PhD, Professor of Biochemistry at the University of Utah and Howard Hughes Medical Institute Investigator, is a leading expert on mitochondria and metabolism.
  • We also discuss how mitochondria are linked to aging, cancer, and other diseases.
  • Many people that that are listening have probably heard of reactive oxygen species.
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