Your mitochondria are your body’s energy generators, responsible for turning nutrients into ATP, the fuel your cells need. They also help protect cells from damage and support overall cellular function. Because they play such a critical role, it’s no surprise that they can be affected by many factors in today’s world.
Here are some common things that can harm mitochondrial health:
- Medications and Drugs: Certain medications, including some antibiotics, antidepressants, and statins, can impair mitochondrial function over time.
- Environmental Toxins: Pollution from car exhaust, factories, pesticides, and plastics can damage mitochondria, even if you avoid direct exposure. These toxins can enter your body through the air, water, and food supply.
- Chronic Stress: Ongoing physical or emotional stress increases oxidative damage, which can weaken your mitochondria and reduce energy production.
- Poor Diet: A diet low in essential nutrients or high in processed foods and unhealthy fats can deprive your mitochondria of the fuel they need to function properly.
- Lack of Sleep: Poor sleep quality or not getting enough sleep can impair your body’s ability to repair mitochondria and produce energy.
- Infections and Illnesses: Viruses, mold, and bacterial infections can put stress on your cells and damage mitochondria.
- Inflammation: Chronic inflammation can interfere with mitochondrial efficiency and lead to energy drain.
Since 2020, there’s been a rise in health issues linked to fatigue and low energy, which may be tied to increased stress, illness, and exposure to new environmental challenges. Taking steps to protect and support your mitochondria is more important than ever for maintaining energy, vitality, and overall health.
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