Jun 1 • General discussion
Is it Autism or Mitochondrial Dysfunction?
Did you know that mitochondria affect almost every system in the body?
Mitochondria are responsible for producing cellular energy, so when they aren’t functioning properly, the brain, muscles, gut, and immune system are affected.
Some symptoms of mitochondrial dysfunction can include:
- Fatigue
- Low muscle tone (hypotonia)
- Developmental regression after infections
- Delayed speech
- Clumsiness or poor coordination
- Brain fog or fluctuating cognitive function
- GI problems like constipation, reflux, bloating etc
- Frequent illnesses
- Sensory sensitivities (sound, light, textures, temperature)
- Seizures in some cases
The good news is you can improve mitochondrial function by incorporating healthy habits.
SLEEP
- Maintain healthy circadian rhythm by having consistent sleep and wake times.
- Sunlight and red light exposure boosts the mitochondria and enables healing on a cellular level.
- Reduce blue light exposure at least 2 hours before going to bed.
NUTRITION
- Having a balanced diet containing an ample portion of protein and rainbow foods also supports the mitochondria.
- Other foods commonly associated with mitochondrial support include:
* Oily fish
* Eggs
* Leafy greens
* Berries
* Olive oil (for drizzling)
* Nuts and seeds
* Beans and lentils
SUPPLEMENTS
- Coenzyme Q10
- Phospholipids
- Acetyl-L-carnitine
- Magnesium Malate
- Vitamin B complex
When selecting a supplement, It is best to take advice from your practitioner.
Watch this podcast to learn more about Mitochondrial dysfunction:
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