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It’s
becoming increasingly clear that chronic dysfunction of mitochondria is
another underlying factor that contributes to poor brain function and
mental illness.
Mitochondria are unique structures within every cell of your body. You have trillions and trillions of them, making up approximately 10% of your total body weight. They are considered the “powerhouses of the cell,” generating most of the energy in your body by converting your nutrition into adenosine-5’- triphosphate (ATP). ATP is your body’s main source of cellular fuel. You are constantly using it, and your brain needs enough of it to work properly (106-107).
Along with your gut bacteria, your mitochondria are critically important and need to be supported to overcome depression and anxiety, and reach optimal brain and mental health.
Mitochondria are especially abundant in your brain cells and involved in many important biological processes in the brain, including the regulation of free radicals and neurotransmitters. In fact, monoamine oxidase (MAO), the enzyme responsible for the metabolism of monoamine neurotransmitters, is localized within the outer mitochondrial membrane (91-93).
So not surprisingly, numerous studies show that there is a correlation between impaired mitochondrial functioning in the brain and many psychiatric and neurodegenerative diseases, including bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer's disease, chronic fatigue syndrome, schizophrenia, psychosis, panic disorder, social anxiety, generalized anxiety and other stress-related diseases (82-90, 94-100, 102-104).
Yes, you read that right. Every single one of those conditions has been linked to mitochondrial dysfunction. In fact, many researchers are convinced that mitochondrial dysfunction is involved in almost every chronic disease (108-110).
Mitochondria dysfunction decreases ATP energy production and increases oxidative stress, which are commonly found in the brains of people suffering from brain and mental health disorders. Cognitive symptoms of mitochondrial dysfunction can also include impairments in attention, executive function and memory. Unfortunately, a number of psychiatric drugs damage the mitochondria and worsen dysfunction (105).
But luckily, there are ways to halt and reverse mitochondrial decay.
Below are a number of strategies I’ve used over the years to support my mitochondria and you can use them to regain optimal brain and mental health.
Mitochondria are unique structures within every cell of your body. You have trillions and trillions of them, making up approximately 10% of your total body weight. They are considered the “powerhouses of the cell,” generating most of the energy in your body by converting your nutrition into adenosine-5’- triphosphate (ATP). ATP is your body’s main source of cellular fuel. You are constantly using it, and your brain needs enough of it to work properly (106-107).
Along with your gut bacteria, your mitochondria are critically important and need to be supported to overcome depression and anxiety, and reach optimal brain and mental health.
Mitochondria are especially abundant in your brain cells and involved in many important biological processes in the brain, including the regulation of free radicals and neurotransmitters. In fact, monoamine oxidase (MAO), the enzyme responsible for the metabolism of monoamine neurotransmitters, is localized within the outer mitochondrial membrane (91-93).
So not surprisingly, numerous studies show that there is a correlation between impaired mitochondrial functioning in the brain and many psychiatric and neurodegenerative diseases, including bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer's disease, chronic fatigue syndrome, schizophrenia, psychosis, panic disorder, social anxiety, generalized anxiety and other stress-related diseases (82-90, 94-100, 102-104).
Yes, you read that right. Every single one of those conditions has been linked to mitochondrial dysfunction. In fact, many researchers are convinced that mitochondrial dysfunction is involved in almost every chronic disease (108-110).
Mitochondria dysfunction decreases ATP energy production and increases oxidative stress, which are commonly found in the brains of people suffering from brain and mental health disorders. Cognitive symptoms of mitochondrial dysfunction can also include impairments in attention, executive function and memory. Unfortunately, a number of psychiatric drugs damage the mitochondria and worsen dysfunction (105).
But luckily, there are ways to halt and reverse mitochondrial decay.
Below are a number of strategies I’ve used over the years to support my mitochondria and you can use them to regain optimal brain and mental health.
Eat Nutrient-Dense, Whole Foods
Avoid Certain Foods and Ingredients
Eat More Essential Fats
Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT)
Resveratrol
Caloric Restriction and Intermittent Fasting
Restricting your calories is one the best actions you can take to improve mitochondrial function.
Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide (NADH)
Ketogenic Dieting
B Vitamins
Ribose
Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10)
Pyrroloquinoline quinone (PQQ)
Magnesium
Acetyl-Carnitine (ALCAR) and R-Lipoic Acid (RLA)
Conclusion
Paying attention to your mitochondria is crucial for optimal brain and mental health, and luckily there are a number of dietary and lifestyle habits that can protect and support mitochondrial function.The following steps will ensure your body and brain have healthier and more abundant mitochondria: Eat nutrient-dense, whole foods, including plenty of fruits and vegetables Avoid refined sugars, processed flours, industrial oils, trans fats, gluten and dairyEat organic grass-fed beef and wild-caught fish, or supplement with krill oil
Exercise
Try LLLT
Restrict calories and/or intermittent fast
Follow a cyclic ketogenic diet
Supplement with Resveratrol, NADH, B Vitamins, Ribose, CoQ10 and PQQ, Magnesium, ALCAR and/or RLA
Over time, if you follow these strategies, you can improve your mitochondrial health and naturally restore your mood and energy levels.
Please share this post with one of your friends or family members who you think might benefit from protecting and supporting their mitochondria, because it really is an underappreciated and unknown aspect of optimal brain and mental health.
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