Aliquot #114: Supplements & Diet Strategies to Boost Mitochondrial Function
Aliquot #114: Supplements & Diet Strategies to Boost Mitochondrial Function
Mitochondria are best known for their energy-producing roles, but they also help regulate cellular metabolism, signaling, and apoptosis (programmed cell death). As a result, mitochondrial health is intrinsically linked to overall health. Mitochondrial biogenesis is the process by which new mitochondria are formed within cells, ensuring that cells maintain an adequate number of mitochondria to meet their energy demands. As we age, mitochondrial biogenesis tends to decline, but lifestyle factors can counter some of these declines.
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Mitochondria are best known for their energy-producing roles, but they also help regulate cellular metabolism, signaling, and apoptosis (programmed cell death). As a result, mitochondrial health is intrinsically linked to overall health. Mitochondrial biogenesis is the process by which new mitochondria are formed within cells, ensuring that cells maintain an adequate number of mitochondria to meet their energy demands. As we age, mitochondrial biogenesis tends to decline, but lifestyle factors can counter some of these declines.
In this Aliquot, the first part of a two-part series, I'll describe various dietary components and supplements that boost mitochondrial biogenesis.
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L-carnitine’s potential for boosting muscle mass
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Is TMAO a concern when supplementing with l-carnitine?
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How to test for TMAO levels
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How l-carnitine might support cognition in Alzheimer's disease
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How to choose a ubiquinol supplement
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Why people on statins may benefit from ubiquinol
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Do non-statin users need ubiquinol?
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Alpha lipoic acid’s role in antioxidant protection and skin aging
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Can PQQ interfere with exercise benefits?
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How do omega-3s affect mitochondrial function and muscle protein turnover?
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Do omega-3s reduce the oxygen cost of exercise?
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Is high-dose omega-3 necessary for enhancing muscle function?
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Is urolithin A or HIIT better for mitochondrial biogenesis?
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How Rhonda boosts mitophagy with one of her favorite foods
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