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What if the real reason you feel tired, foggy, or see your skin aging faster than you’d like isn’t just stress, bad sleep, or another birthday but something happening deep inside your cells right now? This episode pulls back the curtain on oxidative stress, the silent process quietly aging and inflaming your body every single day without you even knowing it. From the foods you eat to the air you breathe, and yes, even your morning workout or glass of wine—these “invisible” triggers are silently chipping away at your inside health.

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Nayan Patel, one of the leading voices on cellular health, to break down what oxidative stress really is, how to spot the first warning signs, and why every major disease has this culprit lurking behind the scenes. Think brain fog, fatigue, dull skin, slowed metabolism, stubborn hormone swings—it might all have one surprisingly simple root cause. And most of us are making it worse with everyday habits we never think twice about. Dr. Patel reveals the science in super clear terms, bust common myths, and sets the record straight so you finally know what to watch for (and what to ignore).

You’ll walk away from this episode with powerful new clarity, real-life examples, and a deeper understanding of how to age better from the inside out—no complex routines or pricey supplements required (yes, really). 

If this resonates and you’d like to dive deeper into glutathione (the master antioxidant) and how it can help slow aging and fight disease, grab a copy of Dr. Patel’s book The Glutathione Revolution here.

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Meet Dr. Patel:

Dr. Nayan Patel is a pharmacist and wellness expert known for his work on glutathione, the body’s “master antioxidant.” He wrote The Glutathione Revolution and even holds the only patent for a transdermal form of it. For over 20 years, he’s helped everyone from everyday people to athletes and CEOs use science-backed strategies for energy, detox, and healthy aging. When he’s not teaching around the world, he’s a husband and dad of three, inspired by family to make wellness accessible to all.

Here’s what we’re covering on oxidative stress: 

• How oxidative stress actually works and what that term actually means 
• The most common hidden triggers that build up oxidative stress over time 
• Clear signs of unchecked oxidative stress in your body and why fatigue, brain fog, and skin dullness could be red flags 
• Why conventional medicine often misses oxidative stress (and the risks of reactive vs. proactive health approaches)
• The link between oxidative stress and almost every major illness and disease, plus what it means for long-term health and aging 
• Why lifestyle choices (not just supplements) are your first line of defense and why you can’t “out-supplement” bad behaviors
• The surprising early start of oxidative stress, even for teens and people in their 20s and how modern habits accelerate it 
• How oxidative stress weakens your immune system, messes with metabolism, and disrupts hormone signaling
• Whether it’s ever “too late” to reverse oxidative stress, and how much “recovery” you can really expect at any age
• Why there’s (almost) always a way back and how next week’s part two will have the practical, simple steps (that cost nothing!) to naturally boost antioxidants and slow aging

Connect with Dr. Patel:

• Visit the Auro Wellness website
• Follow Auro Wellness on Instagram @aurowellness
• Visit the Auro Skincare website
• Follow Auro Skincare on Instagram @auroskincare

Let’s Connect:

• Come hang with me on Instagram @mindinmymacros and at @wellonherwaypod for more simple & sustainable wellness tips.

Want more on this topic? Here’s your next listen:

• Episode 118: How to Reverse Aging with This One Antioxidant with Dr. Nayan Patel (Part 2)
• Episode 110: The Silent Impact of Air Quality: Why Indoor Air Quality Should Be Your Biggest Concern
• Episode 98: What Happens to Your Body When You Neglect Your Oral Health

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