Topic: Mitochondria

Remy Coter from the Netherlands shared a detailed account of recovering from "long hauler" COVID-19 symptoms, including chronic fatigue and narcoleptic states. After consulting a specialized doctor, the recovery involved high doses of Vitamin D and B12 to address mitochondrial acidification. The report serves as a boots-on-the-ground update regarding post-viral treatment options available in Europe.

A clinical report from the University of Exeter regarding the cellular benefits of hydrogen sulfide was distorted by media headlines claiming that "smelling farts" makes you live longer. The hosts warn that hydrogen sulfide is actually a highly toxic gas that can cause oxygen starvation and death in high concentrations.

A collaboration between TED and NPR features Dr. Terry Wahls promoting the nutritional benefits of kale, claiming it has the "most nutrition per calorie of any plant." The hosts mock the "NGO status" of TED and the aggressive marketing of kale. They play a repetitive "You will obey" remix to satirize the perceived programming of the public to consume the leafy green.

The hosts discuss receiving "Healthy Surprise" boxes and a specific segment from the TED Radio Hour on NPR featuring Dr. Terry Wahls. Wahls promotes kale as the most nutrient-dense plant for protecting mitochondria and brain cells. The hosts mock the "programming" style of the broadcast and the aggressive promotion of kale as a superfood.