The Dr. Josh Axe Show

Are you eating well, moving your body, and trying to sleep better — but still feeling older than you should? Stiffer joints, lower energy, and a sense that the last few years have aged you faster than the years before? That feeling has a cause, and it is not laziness or bad genetics.

In this episode, we dive into why aging happens inside your cells first, and how your body catches up later. I walk through the 4 specific drivers that accelerate cellular aging and the 5 evidence-backed levers you can use to slow — and in some cases reverse — that process.

Stay until the end for the clinical trial where participants did not just slow cellular aging… but after five years, they measurably turned it backward.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Why your biological age — not the number on your driver's license — determines how you feel, think, and move
• The 4 key mechanisms breaking down your cells right now, including telomere shortening, mitochondrial decline, slowed autophagy, and senescent cell buildup
• How telomeres work like the plastic tips on a shoelace, and why emotional stress wears them down faster than almost anything else
• What autophagy is, why your cellular cleanup crew slows with age, and how to switch it back on
• Why resistance training is the single most powerful tool for building new mitochondria and slowing cellular aging
• The specific fats that keep your cell membranes flexible and springy — and the ones that make them brittle
• How deep sleep triggers growth hormone release, clears damaged proteins, and runs the brain's overnight repair cycle
• The 9 blood biomarkers from a 2018 study in the journal Aging that predict longevity better than chronological age
• The five-year lifestyle trial where one group lengthened their telomeres by 10% while the control group's shortened by 3%

Download the FREE "Cellular Repair Guide" here: https://guide.thehealthinstitute.com/l-386

Find out what's really happening inside your body with advanced at-home biomarker testing — which includes a 60 minute consultation to review your results and learn about our cellular healing protocols at The Health Institute → http://mybloodwork.com

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TIMESTAMPS

0:00 Why Your Cells Age Faster Than You
1:08 Chronological vs. Biological Age
1:32 The 20-Year Gap Between Same-Age People
2:12 Dr. Axe's Father and the 76-Year-Old Stranger
4:18 Blood Biomarkers That Reveal Your Real Age
5:09 Genetics vs. Lifestyle: The Twin Study
8:35 Telomeres: Your Cellular Aging Clock
9:44 Autophagy and Your Cellular Cleanup Crew
10:47 Senescent Cells and Why They Must Go
12:31 Lever 1: Lift Heavy to Build Mitochondria
14:44 Lever 2: Eat Fats That Protect Cell Membranes
15:31 Lever 3: Feed the Repair, Not the Damage
17:05 Lever 4: Protect Deep Sleep
18:53 Lever 5: Manage Stress and Build Peace
21:35 The Study That Reversed Cellular Age
23:50 Your Simple Starting Plan This Week
24:56 Free Cellular Healing Guide and Book Recap

DISCLAIMER

This content is strictly the opinion of Dr. Josh Axe and is intended for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice or replace medical advice from a qualified healthcare professional. Anyone considering dietary, supplement, or lifestyle changes should consult their physician before beginning any program.

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Your gut lining is thinner than you think — and that single fact may explain your skin issues, hormonal chaos, and stubborn inflammation. Dr. Kellyann Petrucci, known as the Queen of Bone Broth, joins Dr. Axe to walk through the food-based protocols she has used with patients for 30 years to heal the gut, support collagen, and ease menopause symptoms naturally.

**In this episode:**
- Why bone broth and collagen directly repair the gut lining — and which amino acids (glycine, proline, hydroxyproline) are doing the work
- The counterintuitive reason raw vegetables can make gut problems worse, and what to eat instead when your digestion is already compromised
- How the HPA axis drives hot flashes and what cortisol management actually looks like in a menopause protocol
- Why blood sugar is almost always the upstream problem behind heart risk — and how metabolic flexibility through bone broth fasting addresses the root cause
- The case for a “mono diet” during acute gut distress, drawn from Dr. Kellyann’s clinical experience and her time studying at a Swiss healing clinic
- How spirituality, gratitude, and reducing chronic stress affect cellular healing — and why Dr. Kellyann considers this non-negotiable in practice

Uncover what’s really going on in your body with advanced biomarker testing for hormones, thyroid, and metabolism— plus a 1-hour consultation with a Senior Health Advisor! →  ⁠http://mybloodwork.com⁠

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CHAPTERS:
0:00 Pre-show conversation: peptides, blood work & personalized medicine
1:45 Introduction — Dr. Kellyann Petrucci, the Queen of Bone Broth
2:56 How bone broth became a category, not just a product
7:24 What bone broth actually does inside the gut lining
11:27 Glycine: the longevity amino acid hiding in your broth
13:05 Collagen, gut lining, and bone health in perimenopause
17:19 Why raw vegetables hurt a compromised gut
22:29 The single biggest driver of gut dysfunction today
28:36 Mono diet protocol: how to eat when you’re truly sick
50:09 Hot flashes, the HPA axis & cortisol’s role in menopause
57:17 Bone broth fasting, autophagy & metabolic flexibility
58:52 Why heart disease almost always starts with blood sugar
59:51 Spirituality, gratitude & healing at the cellular level

DISCLAIMER
This content is strictly the opinion of Dr. Josh Axe and is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice or to take the place of medical advice or treatment from a personal physician. All viewers of this content are advised to consult their doctors or qualified health professionals regarding specific health questions. Neither Dr. Axe nor the publisher of this content takes responsibility for possible health consequences of any person or persons reading or following the information in this educational content. All viewers of this content, especially those taking prescription or over-the-counter medications, should consult their physicians before beginning any nutrition, supplement or lifestyle program.

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Are you taking fish oil, turmeric, greens powders, and dozens of other supplements but still waking up feeling stiff, inflamed, and exhausted?

Dr. Josh Axe reveals a surprising truth: you can't supplement your way out of an inflammatory diet.

In this episode, Dr. Axe explains why the foods you eat every day have a far greater impact on inflammation than any pill ever could. Drawing from the latest research and years of clinical experience, he reveals the seven foods that naturally lower inflammation, activate your body's own healing pathways, and help protect against heart disease, diabetes, autoimmune disease, digestive disorders, and accelerated aging.

You'll discover why inflammation isn't always bad, how chronic inflammation quietly fuels disease, and why the Mediterranean diet consistently outperforms supplements in scientific studies.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Why inflammation is the hidden driver behind most chronic illnesses

• Why whole foods outperform supplements

• The truth about fish oil versus eating wild-caught fish

• Why extra-virgin olive oil acts like a natural anti-inflammatory compound

• How berries, pomegranates, and tart cherries help switch off inflammatory genes

• Why cruciferous vegetables support detoxification and cellular repair

• How fermented foods help restore the gut microbiome

• The best nuts and seeds for reducing inflammation

• How herbs and spices such as turmeric, ginger, garlic, cinnamon, and rosemary work together to enhance healing

• Dr. Axe's blueprint for creating anti-inflammatory meals

Get Dr. Axe's FREE Anti-Inflammatory Food Guide: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1l14-wCcdPfx3oU3qgjlC7sLmVJcs24NO/view?usp=sharing

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→ http://mybloodwork.com

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TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Why Supplements Aren't Working

01:05 Why Chronic Inflammation Is So Dangerous

03:11 Why Food Beats Supplements

05:10 The Food Matrix Explained

07:43 Food #1: Wild-Caught Salmon and Fatty Fish

11:01 Food #2: Extra-Virgin Olive Oil

13:39 Food #3: Berries, Tart Cherries, and Pomegranates

16:00 Food #4: Leafy Greens and Cruciferous Vegetables

18:21 Food #5: Fermented Foods

20:42 Food #6: Walnuts, Flax Seeds, and Pumpkin Seeds

22:33 Food #7: Turmeric, Ginger, Garlic, and Other Healing Spices

25:17 How to Build an Anti-Inflammatory Plate

26:33 God's Design for Healing Foods

27:15 Dr. Axe's Weekly Anti-Inflammation Plan

27:56 Why You Can't Supplement Your Way Out of a Poor Diet

28:25 The Anti-Inflammatory Food Guide

29:04 Final Thoughts

DISCLAIMER

This content is strictly the opinion of Dr. Josh Axe and is intended for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice or replace medical advice from a qualified healthcare professional. Anyone considering dietary, supplement, or lifestyle changes should consult their physician before beginning any program.

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In the height of a destructive season involving drugs and depression, Michael W. Smith reached a point where he believed he might lose his life. In this deeply personal conversation, he sits down with Dr. Josh Axe to share what happened the night he hit rock bottom—and why he says he was never the same afterward.

Michael also discusses the healing power of worship, the prayer experience that preceded his son’s recovery, the lessons he learned from Billy Graham, and the daily habits helping him stay energized at 68. He also reveals the simple principle that has sustained nearly 45 years of marriage—and what he believes God reveals when we finally become quiet enough to listen.

 

Uncover what’s really going on in your body with advanced biomarker testing for hormones, thyroid, and metabolism— plus a 1-hour consultation with a Senior Health Advisor! → ⁠http://mybloodwork.com⁠

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Tune in below and join our exclusive group of listeners → Spotify: ⁠https://bit.ly/DrJoshAxeSpotify⁠

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Watch my free training on how to naturally balance your blood sugar and reverse your symptoms → ⁠http://DrAxeDiabetesClass.com⁠

Discover practical steps you can take today to start healing your thyroid naturally → ⁠http://DrAxeThyroidClass.com⁠

If you’re ready to start feeling like yourself again and balance your hormones, take my free class → ⁠http://DrAxeHormoneClass.com⁠

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CHAPTERS:

00:00 The moment everything changed
01:40 Welcome to the show
02:30 Why Michael W. Smith moved to a farm
12:00 The hidden power of worship
20:00 How to find peace in a chaotic world
28:00 The importance of mentors and community
33:40 The incredible story behind "Above All"
42:24 The advice that changed Michael's life
44:30 What Billy Graham taught him
53:00 The daily habits that keep him healthy at 68
01:14:00 The secret to a meaningful life
01:15:00 Final encouragement

 

DISCLAIMER This content is strictly the opinion of Dr. Josh Axe and is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice or to take the place of medical advice or treatment from a personal physician. All viewers of this content are advised to consult their doctors or qualified health professionals regarding specific health questions. Neither Dr. Axe nor the publisher of this content takes responsibility for possible health consequences of any person or persons reading or following the information in this educational content. All viewers of this content, especially those taking prescription or over-the-counter medications, should consult their physicians before beginning any nutrition, supplement or lifestyle program.

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Do you wake up tired, depend on coffee to push through the morning, and crash again by mid-afternoon? Dr. Josh Axe explains why constant exhaustion is not necessarily a normal part of aging—and reveals 10 hidden energy drains that may be keeping your cells from producing the fuel you need.

 

In this episode, Dr. Axe breaks down the roles of mitochondrial dysfunction, blood-sugar swings, low iron stores, thyroid imbalance, poor-quality sleep, chronic stress, dehydration, nutrient deficiencies, inactivity and inflammation. He also shares the laboratory markers, foods, movement strategies and supplements he uses to identify and address the underlying cause of fatigue.

 

Get Dr. Axe's FREE Energy Blueprint: https://bit.ly/energyblueprintdraxe

 

Uncover what’s really going on in your body with advanced biomarker testing for hormones, thyroid, and metabolism— plus a 1-hour consultation with a Senior Health Advisor! →  http://mybloodwork.com

 

Thank you to our sponsors!

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🎧 Early Access!

Our listeners enjoy every episode before anyone else! Tune in below and join our exclusive group of listeners →

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Pre-order my NEW BOOK, Heal Your Cells → http://healyourcellsbook.com/

 

Watch my free training on how to naturally balance your blood sugar and reverse your symptoms → http://DrAxeDiabetesClass.com

 

Discover practical steps you can take today to start healing your thyroid naturally →   http://DrAxeThyroidClass.com

 

If you’re ready to start feeling like yourself again and balance your hormones, take my free class → http://DrAxeHormoneClass.com

 

CONNECT WITH DR. JOSH AXE

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00:00 Why You’re Tired All the Time

01:14 Fatigue Is Not a Normal Part of Aging

03:26 Cause #1: Your Mitochondria Are Running Low

06:04 The Best Nutrients for Cellular Energy

07:04 Cause #2: Your Blood Sugar Is Crashing

09:46 How Dr. Axe Stopped His Afternoon Fatigue

10:57 Cause #3: Low Iron Without Anemia

13:17 The Overlooked Postpartum Cause of Exhaustion

15:37 Cause #4: Chronic Dehydration

17:17 Cause #5: An Underactive Thyroid

20:46 The Thyroid Tests Most Doctors Miss

22:39 Cause #6: Your Sleep Is Not Restorative

26:07 Cause #7: You’re Running on Stress Hormones

29:14 Cause #8: Hidden Nutrient Deficiencies

30:19 Cause #9: You’re Not Moving Enough

32:09 Cause #10: Chronic Inflammation

34:17 The 10 Best Blood Tests for Fatigue

37:03 The Best Supplements for Low Energy

40:02 Purpose, Sabbath and Spiritual Energy

41:42 The Five Biggest Energy Restorers

 

DISCLAIMER

This content is strictly the opinion of Dr. Josh Axe and is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice or to take the place of medical advice or treatment from a personal physician. All viewers of this content are advised to consult their doctors or qualified health professionals regarding specific health questions. Neither Dr. Axe nor the publisher of this content takes responsibility for possible health consequences of any person or persons reading or following the information in this educational content. All viewers of this content, especially those taking prescription or over-the-counter medications, should consult their physicians before beginning any nutrition, supplement or lifestyle program.

 

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