Mitochondria - Nutritional Supplements
Mitochondria are bean-shaped cell organelles that can be found in almost all body cells and that function as the energy factories of our cells. Our body depends on this energy to function properly. The number of mitochondria per cell varies. The more active the cell, the more mitochondria are present. For energy production in the mitochondria, various body parts and substances, including coenzyme Q10, work together in a complex process to produce ATP or adenosine triphosphate. ATP is often simply called 'energy', but it is actually a bio-organic compound that plays a key role in cell metabolism as a carrier of chemical energy. ATP is therefore the carrier of fuel for every cell in our body. Nutrition plays an important role in the healthy functioning of mitochondria. For example, it is important to consume sufficient antioxidants such as vitamins C and E, as they help protect healthy cells against oxidative damage.
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