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Mitochondria's Role in Health and Disease
Mitochondria play a crucial role in understanding diseases related to mental health by creating, regulating, and releasing neurotransmitters such as serotonin, dopamine, norepinephrine, and GABA. The interaction between neurotransmitters and mitochondria influences each other's functions, indicating a two-way relationship. Mitochondria also regulate gene expression through epigenetics, control inflammation processes, and play a role in synthesizing essential hormones like cortisol, estrogen, and testosterone.