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This is the stuff they never taught you in science class. Diabetes expert Cyrus Khambatta dives into the science of cellular energy, and how it impacts everything from inflammation and energy levels, to insulin resistance and chronic disease. He unpacks what mitochondria really are, why they matter, and how you can build more of them using food alone. Plus -- Cyrus shares the even most powerful foods for fighting inflammation and improving cellular health (according to science) If you’ve ever wondered how antioxidant-rich foods actually work, and where inflammation comes form, this is the science class you wish you had in school. In this episode of The Exam Room, you’ll learn: - What inflammation is and how it happens - What free radicals are, where they come from and how to neutralize them - The surprising connection between insulin resistance and mitochondrial health - The 7 most powerful foods for reducing inflammation and improving cellular health Chapters: 00:00 - Welcome + Introductions 03:35 - Why You Should Be Paying Attention to Your Mitochondrial Health 07:27 - Understanding Mitochondria: Your Body's Cellular Powerhouse 11:40 - Why a Strong Mitochondrial Network is So Important 13:30 - The Relationship Between Mitochondiral Health and Insulin Resistance 16:05 - The Secret to a Healthy Life is Simpler than You Think 18:15 - 19:20 - What are Free Radicals? 21:30 - Why Free Radicals are Bad for Your Health 22:54 - How Antioxidants Disarm Free Radicals and Reduce Inflammation 26:28 - How to Boost Tumeric's Anti-Inflammatory Properties 27:35 - The Most Powerful Anti-Inflammatory Food: Indian Gooseberry 28:35 - The Secret Compound that Gives Soybeans their Anti-Inflammatory Effect 29:57 - Why You Should Be Eating More Cacao 30:35 - The ORAC Scale: What It Is and Why It Matters to Your Health 32:15 - How to Include More Acai Berries In Your Diet 33:13 - How to Understand the ORAC Scale 35:55 - Eating Your Weight in Grapes Still Won't Give You Enough of this Key Antioxidant 37:59 - How Beets Improve Your Cellular Health 46:27 - What's Next for Cyrus: Evolution Health 🔗 SHOW LINKS 🔗 Cyrrus Khambatta Evolution Health: https://evolution-health.co Dr. Brooke Bussard https://drbrookebussard.com 🎟️ EVENTS 🎟️ Fit Vegan Workshop Where: Vancouver, BC, Canada When: Sept. 20-21, 2025 Tix: https://fitvegancoaching.com/vancouver-2025 Used code CHUCK to save $112 Wellness Weekend Where: Canaan Valley Resort - Davis, WV When: Sept. 26-27, 2025 Tix & Speakers: https://www.brendaworkmanspeaks.com/wellness-weekend National Health Association Conference Where: Cleveland, OH When: June 25-28, 2026 Tix: https://bit.ly/NHA2026 🎧 FOLLOW AND SUBSCRIBE 🎧 The Exam Room Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theexamroompodcast Apple: https://apple.co/2JXBkpy Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2pMLoY3 Chuck Carroll Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckcarrollwlc Physicians Committee Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/physicianscommittee About Us The Physicians Committee is dedicated to saving lives through plant-based diets and ethical and effective scientific research. We combine the clout and expertise of more than 17,000 physicians with the dedicated actions of more than 175,000 members across the United States and around the world. 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6465917446258688