[Research Update] Metabolism & Mitochondria

Research Update!

If you’ve been following along my posts about mitochondria, you already know they are essential for energy & metabolism.

Here’s a new research review that links mitochondrial health to insulin resistance, high cholesterol, obesity, and…

☠️ environmental toxins ☠️

It goes like this:

Toxic exposures create free radicals in the body → which damage mitochondria → which disrupts metabolic health.

So, what can we do?

We can start by minimizing our exposure to chemicals in everyday products, like plastics, cosmetics, cleaning supplies, and air fresheners.

Then we can boost up our detox abilities by drinking lots of water, eating lots of veggies, and sweating.

And when you’re ready to really kick metabolic issues to the curb, we’re here to help.

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3 Things You Can do for Your Mitochondria

3 Things You Can Do to Boost Mitochondrial Function 🙌

Better mitochondrial function means a better metabolism, more energy, clearer focus, and healthier aging. 

How can we give our mitochondria a boost? 

1️⃣ High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT means exercising at high intensity for brief bursts)

2️⃣ Intermittent Fasting (restricting your eating to a timed window each day)

3️⃣ Cold Exposure (like a cold plunge or cold shower)

Do you already do any of these things? Did you know they are improving your health on a deep and cellular level? 

Give me a ❤️if you learned something!

My Favorite Antioxidants for Mitochondria 🧬

⬇️ WHY WE NEED ANTIOXIDANTS ⬇️

Antioxidants protect our cells from toxins and free radical damage, but they are especially important for protecting our MITOCHONDRIA.

(for those in the back row—check out my recent posts about mitochondrial function 😉)

The thing is that mitochondrial DNA is less protected than nuclear DNA inside cells, so it is even more susceptible to damage from toxins.

Here are some of my favorite antioxidants to protect mitochondrial function:

▪️ Resveratrol

▪️ CoQ10 (CoQ10)

▪️ Acetyl-l-Carnitine

▪️ Alpha-Lipoic Acid (ALA)

It also helps to eat lots of fruits & veggies 🥦🫐🍅🥑🍋

When you’re ready to stop grabbing random supplements from the shelf of the health food store and instead get a personalized plan from a professional, message me for how to get started or visit our website to schedule your first appointment. 🙌

Benefits of Looking Under the Hood…

Quick Question 👇

If you heard a rattling noise coming from your car engine, would you crank up the radio to drown it out or take it to the repair shop to fix the cause of the noise? 

I’m guessing you’d want to get it fixed. Am I right? 

Then why is it when it comes to our bodies and our health…so many people choose to cover up their symptoms rather than figure out the cause? 

In functional medicine, we look under the hood 🚙 

And when it comes to correcting the source of the problem, we work to optimize function on a CELLULAR level. 

Or even subcellular—like the mitochondria. 

This is part 2 out of 4 in my series of posts on mitochondrial health, and what I want you to take away is this: 

When we support the mitochondria, we optimize the function of the body from the inside out. That means…

✅ Better Energy

✅ More Stamina

✅ Mental Clarity

✅ Healthier Metabolism

✅ Graceful Aging

Follow me for tips on optimizing mitochondrial function (coming soon!) or message me for help 📩 

Clues Your Mitochondria Could Use Some Love 🧬

🧬 Top clues your mitochondria could you some love 🧬

But first: Mitochondria?

We learn they are the “powerhouses” of the cells in biology class, but when it comes to how good we feel every day, mitochondria actually play a huge role.

Here are some clues I look for in my clients that suggest they could benefit from better mitochondrial function:

▪️ Feeling tired, lethargic, or exhausted

▪️ Trouble mustering the energy to exercise

▪️ Muscle aches or poor exercise recovery

▪️ Brain fog or inability to concentrate

▪️ Insulin resistance or poor glucose control

See, the mitochondria are central to our metabolism at a cellular level. We need them working at peak performance for good energy, metabolism, and everything that falls into place after that.

Want to know more about how to support your mitochondria?

Follow along because I have a series of posts coming your way 👀