Mitochondrial Health Part 2: Why Antioxidants, Plant Diversity & Nitric Oxide Matter with Dr. Cyrus Khambatta | Ep.166

What role do antioxidants, nitric oxide, and plant diversity play in optimizing your health?

In Part 2 of this powerful conversation, guest host Kylie Buckner, RN, sits down with her husband, Cyrus Khambatta, PhD, to continue their deep dive into mitochondrial health and plant-based nutrition.

Together, they explore how antioxidant-rich foods, polyphenols, and nitrate-dense vegetables directly support energy production, cardiovascular health, and long-term wellness.

As a plant-based family raising a daughter together—alongside two rescue cats from their time living in Costa Rica—Kylie and Cyrus bring both clinical expertise and real-life application to this conversation.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Why fruit is not the enemy and how it supports metabolic health
• The critical role of antioxidants and polyphenols in reducing oxidative stress
• How eating a diverse range of plant foods strengthens cellular function
• Why nitrate-rich vegetables (like spinach, beets, and celery) support nitric oxide production
• How nitric oxide improves blood flow, exercise performance, and recovery
• Simple ways to incorporate these foods into your daily routine

🔗 Links & Resources

Cyrus Khambatta, PhD & Kylie Buckner, RN
Website: https://www.evolution-health.co

National Health Association
https://www.healthscience.org