The Dr. Hyman Show 4 Non-Negotiables To Boost Energy And Optimize Your Mitochondria
Sep 29, 2023
Discover the surprising link between mitochondria and your energy levels. Explore four essential strategies to enhance mitochondrial health through lifestyle changes like diet and exercise. Learn how modern living impacts mitochondrial function and contributes to fatigue and chronic ailments. This insightful discussion will empower you to improve your overall wellness and vitality, transforming how you feel every day.
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Mitochondria and Health
- Mitochondria, the energy factories in our cells, are crucial for overall health and well-being.
- Modern lifestyles and diets often lead to mitochondrial dysfunction, causing fatigue, achiness, and brain fog.
Mitochondria Function
- Mitochondria resemble tiny bacteria residing within our cells, converting food and oxygen into energy.
- This process, similar to a car engine, produces ATP (adenosine triphosphate), the body's primary energy source.
Energy Byproducts
- Energy production creates byproducts like water and carbon dioxide, but also reactive oxygen species (free radicals).
- While free radicals have some cellular regulatory functions, excessive amounts can cause damage and inflammation.