ScienceDaily Top Health | November 5, 2021 Many of the processes that keep us alive also put us at risk. The energy-producing chemical reactions in our cells, for example, also produce free radicals — unstable molecules that steal electrons from other molecules. When generated in surplus, free radicals can cause collateral damage, potentially triggering malfunctions […]
Date: April 9, 2021 Source: University of Helsinki Summary: A twin study indicates that the machinery responsible for energy handling in fat tissue is working poorly in obesity. In the study, a clear reduction was seen in the activity of mitochondrial genes in obesity in fat tissue, while similar genome-level change in muscle mitochondria was […]
Mitochondria Updated: Jun 19, 2018 33 Natural Natural Ways to Improve Mitochondrial Function Story Source There are many ways to optimize mitochondrial function by changing diet, lifestyle, and supplementation. Improving mitochondrial health can boost energy levels and improve physical health and immunity, ultimately increasing your lifespan. CONTENTS [HIDE] Introduction Lifestyle Changes That Improve Mitochondrial Function Supplements That […]
Via Mark Hyman on Oct 4, 2014 If you’ve ever suffered a migraine, I don’t need to describe the feeling. These severe, nearly disabling headaches can last from hours to days and create nausea, vomiting, and severe throbbing pain on one or both sides of your head. In extreme cases, migraines can even carry stroke-like […]
Although difficult to diagnose, mitochondrial disease is no longer considered rare. This 20 minute video is an in depth discussion of mitochondrial dysfunction and cytopathy and the complex group of disorders and vast array of symptoms that accompany them. You will learn why mitochondrial disease is elusive and how to identify the hallmarks of dysfunction […]
Garth L. Nicolson, PhD Altern Ther Health Med. 2014;20 (suppl 1):18-25. ABSTRACT Loss of function in mitochondria, the key organelle responsible for cellular energy production, can result in the excess fatigue and other symptoms that are common complaints in almost every chronic disease. At the molecular level, a reduction in mitochondrial function occurs as a […]
Part 1 Full Story Robert Bonakdar MD, FAAFP David Rakel MD, FAAFP Interview January 20, 2014 Dr. Robert Bonakdar talks with Dr. David Rakel about controlling pain with nutritional supplements. In Part 1, Dr. Bonakdar discusses the effects of SAM-e on symptoms of depression and on pain associated with osteoarthritis. He discusses turmeric’s effects on arthritic […]
January 6, 2014 / Jeffrey Bland As a young woman, Dr. Terry Wahls ran marathons and competed in martial arts competitions. Like many young professionals, she led a full and busy life, balancing her education, her career, her family. She had one degree in fine arts and another in medicine, and then she reached even […]
Daniel M. Keller, PhD Sep 26, 2013 VIENNA, Austria — One fifth of all people with a mitochondrial disorder (MID) develop a neoplasm, a new study shows. Somehow, derangements in these microscopic powerhouses of the cell confer a cancer rate 4 times higher than in the general population. Breast cancer is the most frequent malignant […]
Roger A Vaughan, Randi Garcia-Smith, Miguel A Barberena, Marco Bisoffi, Kristina Trujillo, Carole A ConnDisclosures Nutr Metab. 2012;9(101) ABSTRACT Background Obesity is a common pathology with increasing incidence, and is associated with increased mortality and healthcare costs. Several treatment options for obesity are currently available ranging from behavioral modifications to pharmaceutical agents. Many popular dietary […]