How To Boost Your Mitochondrial Health For Better Energy + Longevity
Your mitochondrial health drives your entire well-being. They are what create and store energy for every single cell throughout your body – so if your mitochondrial health is lagging, essential bodily functions can start to fall apart.
Here are our 4 best tips for promoting better mitochondrial health:
TIP 1: EAT A BALANCED DIET
Your mitochondria need healthy fats to create energy efficiently.
They can use fatty acids and carbohydrates, but foods that contain Omega-3’s, like fish, olive oil, and more are all excellent choices for supporting the health and function of your cells.
These foods are also rich in vitamins, phytonutrients, and antioxidants that help fight oxidative stress.
Free radicals can damage your mitochondria, so keeping them in check is essential as well.
TIP 2: GET DAILY EXERCISE
A study found that exercise can cause cells to create more proteins for energy-producing mitochondria.
This study looked at high-intensity interval training (HIIT) in particular. A regular HITT routine will help build muscle, and therefore the number and size of the mitochondria that support them.
These exercise routines included aerobic exercise like biking, swimming, and walking.
TIP 3: PRIORITIZE REST
When you’re asleep, your brain does all of its “housekeeping” tasks. As you rest, your brain clears out neural waste and toxins that build up on a daily basis – which helps your mitochondria function more efficiently. Sleep is one of the greatest anti-aging tools available to you.
TIP 4: TRY SUPPLEMENTATION
Ideally, you should be getting all the nutrients you need for better mitochondrial function from a healthy, balanced diet. However, this may be unachievable for most people that have busy, modern schedules. You can give your mitochondria a boost with healthy supplements!
The right supplements can not only reduce oxidative stress that damages mitochondria, but stimulate new mitochondrial growth.
To enhance your mitochondrial health, we recommend taking Alpha-Lipoic Acid supplements and our new Nervous System Multi!
“Alpha-lipoic acid (ALA), also known as lipoic acid or thioctic acid, is naturally present in the mitochondria. This substance is naturally produced by humans; it is essential for normal metabolism. ALA serves as a cofactor for enzymes that participate in intermediary cell metabolism that leads to ATP (basic cellular fuel) production… Although the body makes sufficient amounts of ALA for basic metabolic functions (e.g., energy metabolism), it can only act as an antioxidant when it is present in greater amounts.”
Our Nervous System Multi contains ingredients designed to support every aspect of your neural health – including your mitochondrial health. One of the ingredients, resveratrol, was added specifically to the formulation to boost mitochondrial health.
Resveratrol is known to be highly anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antiapoptotic and anticancer. It attenuates mitochondrial impairment by stressors. Oxidative stress to the mitochondria happens with the formation of reactive oxygen species (ROS); these attack the cell membranes and the important proteins for function.
Resveratrol upregulates mitochondrial antioxidant-forming enzymes and this decreases the load of ROS (oxygen reactive species) in the mitochondria. ROS are free radicals, which are produced as your body undergoes its natural processes. ROS are a normal part of being, but too many are very damaging to you, your brain and your nerves.
ROS in your mitochondria can negatively impact the overall function of your nerve cells, particularly the energy output. In addition to protecting mitochondria from damaging oxidative stress, resveratrol has also been shown to increase the formation of new and healthy mitochondria.
Learn more about natural ways you can boost your mitochondrial health – and what it can mean for managing your nervous system’s health, especially if you have diabetes:
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Dr. Meredith Warner is the creator of Well Theory and The Healing Sole. She is a board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon and Air Force Veteran.
She is on a mission to disrupt traditional medicine practices and promote betterment physically, spiritually and mentally to many more people. She advocates for wellness and functional health over big pharma so more people can age vibrantly with more function and less pain.
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