Dr. Hyman’s Top 5 Tips for Mitochondrial Health

You may find yourself wondering what exactly mitochondrial health means... Hi {NAME}, Mitochondrial health is getting a lot of attention lately, but many of you may find yourselves wondering what exactly that means. Mitochondria are key energy sources for our bodies. They are tiny factories housed within our cells that take the foods we eat and the oxygen we breathe and convert them into energy. That energy is called adenosine triphosphate, or ATP, and it is used to support every function in the body. Basically, these minute energy-powerhouses are where metabolism happens so that we can gain energy from our food and do the things in life that make us happy. But, when your mitochondria aren’t working properly, your metabolism runs less efficiently and can even practically shut down. Problems occur because these powerful energy producers are VERY sensitive and easily damaged, especially from things like smoking, poor dietary choices, sugar, and toxins. When our mitochondria are damaged, we suffer from low energy, weight gain, fatigue, memory loss, pain, rapid aging, and more. Luckily, there’s a lot we can do to support our mitochondria so we can age well, support a healthy metabolism, and feel our best: - Eat less processed food, junk food, sugar, and empty calories. In fact, you should really avoid these things altogether to reduce inflammation and support whole-body health. - Detoxify your body by getting rid of environmental and internal toxins. Ditch home and personal care products with fragrances and ingredients you can’t identify and hit up a sauna or steam room to sweat out those accumulated toxins. - Get moving. Try interval training, which increases the efficiency and function of your mitochondria, and strength training, which increases the amount of muscle and the number of mitochondria. - Add real, whole, colorful plant foods to your daily diet. These foods are full of antioxidants and phytonutrients which nourish your mitochondria, especially non-starchy vegetables like dark leafy greens, purple cabbage, cauliflower, garlic, and peppers. Plus, be sure to eat plenty of healthy fats like wild-caught salmon and sardines or walnuts and hemp seeds to build strong mitochondrial membranes and reduce inflammation - Supplements can also be a helpful way to boost mitochondria. Incorporate the following nutrients into your daily regimen by including the following, to support your mitochondria and boost energy. - [Acetyl-L-carnitine]( - [Magnesium aspartate]( - [Resveratrol]( - [Coenzyme Q10]( - [N-acetylcysteine]( - [D-ribose]( - [NADH]( You can also check out the [Pure Encapsulations Energize Plus Pure Packs]( for a comprehensive one-a-day supplement pack geared towards mitochondrial health. Taking care of your mitochondria can make you leaner and smarter. It can help prevent aging and increase your energy, so why not start working on your mitochondrial health today? Wishing you wellness, The Dr. Hyman Store Team *Disclaimer: This email is for informational purposes. Please review all supplement modifications or additions with your healthcare practitioner.* Our mailing address is: Dr. Hyman 55 Pittsfield RdLenox, MA 01240-2123 [Add us to your address book]( Want to change how you receive these emails? You can [update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe from this list](.