The Tiny Reactions That Power Your Life

This episode zooms into the microscopic chemistry that governs how you feel every day. Lisa explains how mitochondria produce the energy your body spends like money—prioritising essentials such as heart and brain function. She highlights the crucial role of B-vitamins and cofactors in each reaction step, how deficiencies or medication effects can cause fatigue, and why normal blood tests don’t always reveal the biochemical reasons behind low energy. Practical takeaways include thinking of nutrients as essential ingredients and when supplements might help.