Mighty Mitachondria – our body’s battery packs! In all our cells, they produce virtually all the power we need to live a healthy life. What’s the catch?

Mitochondria can be damaged.  Why does this matter?  

Let’s look at what our mitochondria do for us:

• Produce ATP (energy) to fuel our metabolic engine

• Help to regulate communication between cells and tissues

• Increase their mass in response to an increased need for energy

• Help to regulate metabolism and use of nutrients

So what can go wrong?

• Mitochondria can be damaged by free radicals if there are not adequate antioxidants to neutralize them

• Damaged mitochondria contribute to a wide array of diseases such as diabetes, Alzheimer’s, bipolar disease, epilepsy, migraine headaches, strokes, Parkinson’s disease, coronary artery disease, chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia

• Aging diminishes the number and quality of our mitochondria which can be a factor in the loss of muscle mass and strength

• Mitochondrial dysfunction contributes in many ways to aging

• Can be easily damaged by mold, viruses, heavy metals and many drugs (click here for more)

What medications can damage mitochondria? (partial listing)

• Acetaminophen, aspirin, naproxyn

• Statins and other cholesterol lowering medications

• Psychoactive medications like Xanax and Valium

• Antidepressants

• Some antidiabetic medications such as metformin

So how can we protect our mighty mitochondria?

• Fortunately the mitochondrial can be repaired with a number of different nutritional supplements, and health can be restored – as long as the problem is recognized

• Nutritional supplements such as coenzyme Q10, antioxidants, acetyl-L-carnitine, lipoic acid, vitamin E, lutein and zeaxanthin

• A diet rich in fruits and vegetables (think “eating a rainbow” every day – reds, greens, yellows, oranges, purples)

• The essential micronutrient called pyrroloquinoline quinone or PQQ – actually stimulates the growth of new mitochondria! It is a super antioxidant found in foods such as parsley, green tea and green peppers

• The antioxidant called N-Acetyl cysteine which is so effective against free radical damage

Learn more about these mighty mitochondria. . .

Mitochondria can be damaged.  Why does this matter?  

Let’s look at what our mitochondria do for us:

• Produce ATP (energy) to fuel our metabolic engine

• Help to regulate communication between cells and tissues

• Increase their mass in response to an increased need for energy

• Help to regulate metabolism and use of nutrients

So what can go wrong?

• Mitochondria can be damaged by free radicals if there are not adequate antioxidants to neutralize them

• Damaged mitochondria contribute to a wide array of diseases such as diabetes, Alzheimer’s, bipolar disease, epilepsy, migraine headaches, strokes, Parkinson’s disease, coronary artery disease, chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia

• Aging diminishes the number and quality of our mitochondria which can be a factor in the loss of muscle mass and strength

• Mitochondrial dysfunction contributes in many ways to aging

• Can be easily damaged by mold, viruses, heavy metals and many drugs (click here for more)

What medications can damage mitochondria? (partial listing)

• Acetaminophen, aspirin, naproxyn

• Statins and other cholesterol lowering medications

• Psychoactive medications like Xanax and Valium

• Antidepressants

• Some antidiabetic medications such as metformin

So how can we protect our mighty mitochondria?

• Fortunately the mitochondrial can be repaired with a number of different nutritional supplements, and health can be restored – as long as the problem is recognized

• Nutritional supplements such as coenzyme Q10, antioxidants, acetyl-L-carnitine, lipoic acid, vitamin E, lutein and zeaxanthin

• A diet rich in fruits and vegetables (think “eating a rainbow” every day – reds, greens, yellows, oranges, purples)

• The essential micronutrient called pyrroloquinoline quinone or PQQ – actually stimulates the growth of new mitochondria! It is a super antioxidant found in foods such as parsley, green tea and green peppers

• The antioxidant called N-Acetyl cysteine which is so effective against free radical damage

Learn more about these mighty mitochondria. . .