Mitochondria in Health and Disease

Explaining the complex biochemical role of mitochondria in the human body, this book offers practical guidance on how to support clients' mitochondrial function through personalized nutrition to promote increased energy and longevity and tackle a wide range of health complaints. Mitochondria account for 10% of our body weight and, when healthy, provide us with 90% of our body's energy. However, when mitochondria are unhealthy, the consequences on the rest of the body can be serious, contributing to many chronic and degenerative conditions including cancer and Alzheimer's Disease. This insightful book offers tools to help practitioners identify the mitochondrial dysfunction underlying thirteen common diseases and disorders, and guidance on optimising mitochondrial function through diet and nutritional supplementation.