"Powerhouse" of the Cell
The word "mitochondria" comes from the Greek words "mitos," meaning "thread," and "chondros," meaning "granule" or "grain." This name was chosen due to the thread-like and granular appearance of mitochondria when viewed under a microscope in the late 19th century (Carl Benda, 1898).
Mitochondria are essential organelles within eukaryotic cells that are primarily responsible for producing energy through the process of cellular respiration, making them crucial for cell function and survival. Mitochondrial dysfunction has been evident in Parkinson's for decades.
TOPICS COVERED
Existing Evidence for the Following Interventions:
Coenzyme Q10, Nicotinamide Riboside (NR), Red and Infrared Light Therapy, Exercise, MitoQ, Resveratrol, Creatine, Alpha-Lipoic Acid, Acetyl-L-Carnitine, Ketogenic Diet, Fasting/ Intermittent Fasting, Cold Exposure, Magnesium, B Vitamins, Melatonin, Omega 3 Fatty Acids, Spermidine, Pyrroloquinoline Quinone (PQQ), Sulforaphane, Caloric Restriction
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