The mitochondria are the furnace chambers in each cell of the body. In these cellular furnaces fuel (nutrients) is combusted and energy is produced. Think of your car’s engine. You want the best and most appropriate fuel (gas) to be combusted most cleanly and efficiently for maximum operation of your automobile. We want our body’s fuel combusted cleanly and efficiently for maximum energy output on the cellular level in the form of adenosine triphosphate (ATP). ATP is the universal energy currency of every cell in the body. Mitochondrial function diminishes with age, diabetes, Neurodegenerative disease and illnesses, which can decrease cellular energy. Problems with energy production and utilization on the cellular level is at the root of leading causes of disease. Our associate Physicians are currently utilizing our supplements to treat Autism and Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD). You want your mitochondria and that of your family to be as healthy and well-functioning as they can be. The process of energy production and utilization goes on millions of times per second in every cell of the body. In order for this to happen, fuel (food) and oxygen are required. Enzymes act as biochemical catalysts or “spark plugs” that “ignite” the process. Certain nutrients play important roles. L-Carnitine transports food fuel, especially fatty acids, into the mitochondria. Coenzyme Q10 plays an important role affecting something called the electron transport chain that recycles energy and is crucial in ATP formation.
Free radicals are formed as “sparks” of cellular combustion in the mitochondria. Although they are quite normal, when they are out of control, free radicals weaken cell walls, degrade cellular components such as the mitochondria, and may damage DNA. The effects of free radical damage is called oxidative stress. Antioxidants act as smothering agents to control free radicals. Cutting edge health care professionals, especially preventive and anti-aging medicine doctors, are keenly interested in this process. Recent research suggests the mitochondria can be enriched with certain supplemental nutrients for maximum function and health. This can potentially contribute to delaying the premature cellular death that is considered to be at the root of the aging process, illness and death.