Mitochondrial Health

The Hottest Topic In Functional Medicine

As functional medicine establishes it's foothold on overall heath and patient's seek a better understanding about a holistic healthcare approach, more and more research points to mitochondrial health and dysfunction as the root cause of many health conditions. By supporting these subcellular dynamos you replenish immune defenses, metabolism, detox pathways and healthy aging.

What are mitochondria? Mitochondria are tiny organelles located inside of every cell in our body. They produce 90% of the body's energy production. They breakdown the nutrients from the food you eat, into ATP. ATP provides energy to every cell in the body and is crucial to life itself.

How do mitochondria affect health and fitness? Your health is directly influenced by how many mitochondria you have and how well they function. Higher amounts of mitochondria in cells are associated with better health, immunity, energy, focus and metabolism.

What causes mitochondrial dysfunction?

• Genetic variations: different genetic variations can cause the body to be unable to produce enough energy. For instance, the MTHFR SNP can cause mitochondrial impairment due to methylation dysfunction and a higher toxic load.
• Thyroid dysfunction
• Xenobiotics: insecticides, pesticides and other foreign chemicals.
• Aging
• Poor diet
• Medications
• Infections and chronic illness

What can help mitochondrial dysfunction? Nutrient support is essential to stemming the flood of damaged mitochondrion. Check out the Replenish Kit by DesBio. The Replenish Kit combines nutrient and homeopathic support to push your mitochondria back into a healthy state.