In Episode 266 of the Fit Father Project Podcast, Dr. A sits down with neuroscientist and MitoQ Chief Science Officer, Dr. Siobhan Mitchell, to unpack one of the deepest levers of health for men over 40: your mitochondria. You’ll hear how her grandmother’s battle with Alzheimer’s led her into decades of research on aging, “inflammaging,” and why mitochondrial function sits at the root of brain health, energy, and longevity.
Together, they break down how exercise, fasting, MCT oils, CoQ10, vitamin C, and mitochondrial-targeted antioxidants like MitoQ can make the workouts and nutrition you’re already doing more effective. You’ll learn what the science actually shows in human trials — from better power output and faster recovery to less exercise-induced DNA damage and improved blood vessel growth in working muscles.
If you’re a busy man who wants more consistent energy, stronger training results, and better protection for your heart, muscles, and brain as you age, this is an essential listen.
Key Takeaways
- Mitochondria = powerhouses and “CEOs” of the cell
- Oxidative stress & “inflammaging” drive faster aging
- Balance matters: not too much, not too little mitochondrial activity
- Exercise (especially intervals) trains mitochondrial resilience
- Fasting & ketones trigger autophagy and longevity pathways
- MCTs (especially C8/C10) support ketones and brain function
- CoQ10 is essential but poorly delivered into mitochondria via standard supplements
- MitoQ = mitochondria-targeted CoQ10 derivative with human data
- Studies: better power output, recovery, and less exercise-induced DNA damage
- Vitamin C, magnesium, B12 often need supplement support with age
- NAC, PQQ, NAD boosters, and urolithin A: promising but mixed data
- No magic bullets: stack smart supplements on top of fundamentals
Stronger Mitochondria, Stronger Dads: Dr. Siobhan Mitchell on MitoQ (Ep. 266)
More About MitoQ and Dr. Siobhan Mitchell
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Biographical Information on Dr. Siobhan Mitchell
Dr. Siobhan Mitchell, PhD is the chief scientific officer of MitoQ with over 25 years of research experience in how nutrition impacts brain aging, metabolic health, and longevity. She completed her PhD at SUNY Albany and a post-doctoral fellowship on brain aging at University of Washington.
Siobhan held roles at the three largest food companies in the world (Unilever, Nestle and Pepsico), leading trials in Europe, North America and Asia, which investigated the effects of nutrition on cognitive decline, mood and performance. Additionally she was senior director at Noom, where she directed a team investigating chronic disease management, weight loss and mental health digital programs using cognitive behavior therapy methods. Siobhan has given talks on nutritional neuroscience at conferences all over the world. She's authored over 80 papers, and holds eight patents for aging, cognition and mood products.
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