Mitochondria is our 'power plants' within the cell, where ATP, the basic energy unit of our cells, is produced. ATPs cannot be stored— they must be produced every second, which is produced by our mitochondria.

Mitochondria provide this energy by intracellular respiration. In other words, if our mitochondria are not healthy, our cells cannot use the air we breathe and therefore we lose some of our cells, forming the basis for chronic degenerative diseases and aging early.

If for any reason the function of our mitochondria is impaired, cell and body functions cannot function properly.

Symptoms of Mitochondrial Problems:

·        Fatigue - Loss of coordination or balance

·        Delay of physical and mental development

·        Muscle sore, pains and weakness

·        Cardiovascular problems and heart disease

·        Liver disease or dysfunction

·        Kidney disease

·        Neurological problems

·        Respiratory problems

·        Migraine

·        Supplements to improve your mitochondrial function

1.   Coenzyme Q10 (ubiquinol)

Ubiquinol is the only fat-soluble antioxidant produced by the body. Coenzyme Q10 is required in every body cell for energy (ATP) production in the mitochondria by acting as an alternative electron donor (ubiquinol) and electron acceptor (ubiquinone) in the respiratory chain. Many mitochondria occupy tissues and organs, especially the heart, brain, muscles, pancreas, kidneys and liver, need a lot of Coenzyme Q10 for high energy production and proper functioning.

2.   L-Carnitine:

L-Carnitine is a fatty acid carrier that binds and carries fatty acids to the matrix in mitochondria. People with low L-carnitine in the body usually have mitochondrial dysfunction. When L-carnitine increases, more fatty acids are carried to the mitochondria. This increases fatty acid metabolism and improves the oxidative phosphorylation process.

3. B Vitamins:

B vitamins are essential vitamins that play an important role in your overall health. They help support your overall energy, cellular health, digestion, mental clarity, healthy nerve function, hormones, cardiovascular health, muscle tone and growth of red blood cells.

3.   Magnesium

Magnesium is important in aerobic energy production as it is directly part of the magnesium-ATP complex and indirectly as an enzyme activator of ATP producing enzymes in glycolysis and oxidative phosphorylation. When you experience a lot of stress or do intense exercise, the magnesium content in the body is significantly reduced. Therefore, it creates fatigue and muscle cramps, which are symptoms of a lack of energy. Adding sufficient magnesium in an easily absorbable form such as magnesium bisglycinate or Malate replenishes stocks, so that it can be produced both directly through binding to the magnesium-ATP complex and indirectly through enzyme activators. This reduces fatigue, muscle soreness, and other symptoms of lack of energy.

4.   Alpha Lipoic Acid

It can help reduce inflammation, stabilize your blood sugar and improve cellular energy. ALA is a natural antioxidant that you can take it in form of supplements to reap the full benefits of good mitochondrial health.

5.   Resveratrol

Resveratrol is a fascinating nutrient, a polyphenolic antioxidant naturally found in grape skin, seeds, and some fruits. benefits consist of improving mitochondrial function, delaying aging, protecting the brain and nervous system, enhancing detoxification, and preventing cancer, metabolic conditions, and heart disease.

6.   Curcumin

Curcumin is a powerful antioxidant. It is the active compound of turmeric which is one of the most powerful anti-inflammatory plants. It has a great deal of health benefits, including reducing inflammation and pain, curing diabetes, preventing and fighting cancer as well as ulcerative colitis, osteoarthritis.