Uploaded October 2023 | Updated September 2026, 14 hours ago
Chris Masterjohn, PhD is the Founder and Scientific Director of the mitochondrial test mito.me. The ability to become startled is an adaptive behavior that protects us from being injured by a sudden threat, and prepares us for the fight-or-flight response when necessary.
Nevertheless, getting startled too easily can be a sign that something is wrong.
Here's what to do about it.
For the written version with links to references and links to testing, see here:
chrismasterjohnphd.substack.com/p/startled-try-glycine
For more information, visit chrismasterjohn-phd.com
Do You Have Hidden Mitochondrial Dysfunction?
Mitochondrial dysfunction is one of the earliest signs of aging and chronic disease—and most people don’t know they have it. Mitome is the first at-home test that measures your cellular energy directly and gives you a personalized roadmap to optimize energy, slow aging, and protect against disease.
Find it here at mito.me
Chris Masterjohn, PhD is the Founder and Scientific Director of the mitochondrial test mito.me. The ability to become startled is an adaptive behavior that protects us from being injured by a sudden threat, and prepares us for the fight-or-flight response when necessary.
Nevertheless, getting startled too easily can be a sign that something is wrong.
Here's what to do about it.
For the written version with links to references and links to testing, see here:
chrismasterjohnphd.substack.com/p/startled-try-glycine
For more information, visit chrismasterjohn-phd.com
Do You Have Hidden Mitochondrial Dysfunction?
Mitochondrial dysfunction is one of the earliest signs of aging and chronic disease—and most people don’t know they have it. Mitome is the first at-home test that measures your cellular energy directly and gives you a personalized roadmap to optimize energy, slow aging, and protect against disease.
Find it here at mito.me
