Zombie Cells

04/02/25 • 23 min

Zombie cells, scientifically known as senescent cells, are damaged or aged cells that refuse to die when they should. Instead, they linger in the body, releasing harmful chemicals that can trigger inflammation and accelerate aging. These cells have been linked to a range of age-related diseases, including arthritis, Alzheimer’s, and even cancer.

Dive into the eerie world of 'Zombie Cells' on our latest episode! Uncover how these undead cells wreak havoc in our bodies and what cutting-edge research reveals about their role in aging and disease.

Today on The Lab Report:

4:15 Cell turnover, apoptosis, and autophagy vs. zombie cells
7:30 What triggers zombie cells to form and what are telomeres?
10:15 Age-related diseases and inflammation
12:15 Senolytics and strategies to clear zombie cells
17:30 Just practice naturopathic medicine
18:30 Rules to survive a zombie apocalypse

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Today on The Lab Report:

4:15 Cell turnover, apoptosis, and autophagy vs. zombie cells
7:30 What triggers zombie cells to form and what are telomeres?
10:15 Age-related diseases and inflammation
12:15 Senolytics and strategies to clear zombie cells
17:30 Just practice naturopathic medicine
18:30 Rules to survive a zombie apocalypse

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Why Hair Goes Grey

Such a random topic – gray hair? The technical term for hair graying is canities – again, what a strange word. Who knew? The basic physiology of hair growth and coloration is not something we really think about, but your hair can be a reflection of underlying health or disease. We often talk about the aging process as a marker of oxidative stress -So too with your hair.

In this episode, we dive into the science of graying hair. From melanin loss to genetics to some surprising lifestyle connections, we separate fact from fiction and uncover the truth about your hair.

Today on The Lab Report:

3:40 Canities, melanin and hair color
7:25 Melanin in hair vs. skin, hair growth stages
12:15 Aging and premature graying, oxidative stress
16:25 Nutrition, hormonal influences, inflammation, stress
18:20 Re-pigmentation??? Or at least delay graying
23:10 Question of the Day
- How can Genova’s testing help?

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Vitamins D & K2 : The Key to Unlocking Strong Bones

If you are worried about keeping your bones strong, there’s more to the story than taking calcium supplements. Vitamin D and vitamin K work together to support strong, healthy bones. Vitamin D helps your body absorb calcium from food, which is essential for building and maintaining bone density. But without enough vitamin K—particularly vitamin K2—that calcium might not end up where it's needed. Vitamin K2 activates proteins that help direct calcium into bones and teeth while keeping it out of soft tissues like arteries. In other words, vitamin D gets the calcium in, and vitamin K makes sure it goes to the right place.

In today’s episode, we discuss the important relationship between vitamin D and vitamin K. These 2 fat-soluble vitamins collaborate to support bone density – there’s more to bone health than calcium!

Today on The Lab Report:

4:15 Fat-soluble vitamins
6:00 Vitamin D recap
9:35 Bone remodeling
12:05 All about Vitamin K
15:50 Calcium isn’t the whole story
18:25 D3/K2 and cardiovascular health
20:15 Other factors that contribute to bone health
22:40 Question of the Day
- Do problems with fat digestion cause vitamin deficiency?

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