You may remember from your High School biology class a little about those special things found in your cells called mitochondria. You may also remember them being referred to as the powerhouses of our body. [1] It’s within them that energy for our bodies is produced from the food we eat but, that would not be all. It is important, no, it’s critical to understand what they do and what would happen when they don’t work well.
Mitochondria produce ATP and ADP which is used by our bodies as energy for a variety of processes. Mitochondria are also involved in the process of aerobic respiration (use of oxygen) by the body. Without mitochondria we simply could not exist. Beyond energy, the mitochondria work to regulate many processes in the body. They are little factories that produce import products our bodies use. However, just like other factories, they also produce waste that can damage the body if there isn’t something to clean up that waste. The making of energy causes oxidants and free radicals which can lead to damage in the body. Think of your mitochondria as a campfire. Many of us have sat beside a well burning fire that produced light, heat and energy in abundance with little smoke. We have also experienced a poorly burning fire trying to burn wet, green or non-combustible materials which produce noxious fumes and smoke. Your mitochondria work similar to a campfire. If they are working poorly then they will function poorly. In the case of your health, that means disease and other health problems. [2] How can you jumpstart your mitochondria if they are functioning poorly and keep them healthy? Scientist are finding that a healthy diet and supplementing with the right things can have lasting impact on mitochondrial health. When we age, eat poorly and are sick, mitochondria start to perform poorly. This effect can be offset by exercising, eating right and supplementing with key amino acids used by the body to create Glutathione, improve Citric Acid cycle (Kreb’s cycle) and offset free radical damage. [3] [1] https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/320875.php [2] https://www.bcm.edu/news/geriatrics/glutathione-deficiency-fat-insulin-aging [3] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4684129/
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