Today’s episode might have you looking at pomegranates differently. Chris Rinsch, PhD, helps us understand the connection between mitochondrial health and endurance and shares how compounds sourced from pomegranates can improve muscle function.In this episode we cover:0:04:46 – What are Mitochondria?0:12:18 – Roles of Mitochondria0:13:27 – Free Radicals0:18:51 – Antioxidants0:21:07 – History of Mitochondria0:24:57 – Mitochondrial Dysfunction0:30:32 – Sarcopenia0:41:22 – Factors of Mitochondrial Dysfunction0:43:27 – Sleep0:44:44 – Insulin Resistance0:47:34 – Foods1:01:13 – Mitopure1:20:27 – EffectsLearn more about Commune and check out all our health, nutrition, and functional medicine courses free for 14 days at onecommune.com/trialThis podcast is supported by:Timeline NutritionTimeline Nutrition is pioneering a new approach to longevity, one that stands on a decade of scientific discovery to unlock the power within your cells. Your body is an energy generating machine, Timeline makes it more powerful. Use code commune to get 10% off at timelinenutrition.com/commune.Thrive MarketJoin Thrive Market today and get a FREE $80 in free groceries when you go to thrivemarket.com/communeInsideTrackerLive healthier longer. InsideTracker is your personalized dashboard. For a limited time, you can get 20% off by visiting https://info.insidetracker.com/communeApollo NeuroThe Apollo™ wearable uses scientifically-backed touch therapy to rebalance your nervous system and support your circadian rhythm. Sleep better, feel calmer, find focus, and get energized with this groundbreaking new wearable. SPECIAL OFFER FOR FRIENDS OF COMMUNE: Try the Apollo wearable today and get $40 off your purchase at apolloneuro.com/commune.SEEDVisit seed.com and use code COMMUNE for a discount on your first month’s subscription of probiotics.