Full show notes: https://bengreenfieldlife.com/podcast/496/ I’ve experimented with nearly every mainstream and fringe approach to mitochondrial health, and molecular hydrogen keeps earning its place for a simple reason: it directly influences how mitochondria function under stress. What’s notable is that its mechanism of action was only clarified more precisely very recently, thanks to new research that explains how hydrogen actually signals inside the mitochondria. In this solosode, I break down what that research means in plain English, how to use hydrogen in a way that makes physiological sense, and which delivery methods are actually worth your time. I also get into: - How to identify a hormone doctor who understands systems biology, interprets labs in context, and builds an individualized strategy instead of applying one-size-fits-all hormone protocols. - Why many alcohol “risk” claims rely heavily on observational data, why timing matters, and how moderate intake affects different people in very different ways. - The cognitive trade-offs worth understanding with chronic, THC-heavy cannabis use, based on emerging research on memory and processing speed. - How to interpret the recent melatonin headlines, where the data falls short, and how I approach melatonin use in real-world scenarios like travel. - Microplastics and the problem with bad science—why a major review questioned the reliability of many studies, and what the evidence actually supports. LIFE Network: https://joinlifenetwork.com Ben Greenfield Life Website: https://bengreenfieldlife.com/ Ben Greenfield Life Podcast: https://bengreenfieldlife.com/podcast/ Ben Greenfield Books: https://shopbengreenfieldlife.com/collections/books Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bengreenfieldfitness/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BGFitness X https://twitter.com/bengreenfield TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@bengreenfield 00:00 "Plasma, Procedures, and Regeneration" 05:38 "Hydrogen's Impact on Mitochondria" 06:49 "Hormesis and Mitochondrial Stress" 11:37 Hydrogen Bottles: Cost and Concerns 14:20 "Hydrogen Bath: Relaxing Innovation" 18:06 Choosing a Hormone Doctor 22:25 "Pre-Menopause Prep & Health Insights" 26:27 "Sleep and Brain Health Insights" 27:42 Ketosis and Alcohol Interaction 32:31 "Cannabis Disorder Impairs Cognition" 36:57 "Melatonin-Heart Risks Questioned" 39:24 Heart Health, Sleep, and Melatonin 41:44 EU Condemns Flawed Microplastic Studies 45:33 Affiliate Disclosure & Transparency