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mitochondria supplement?

10sluvr — Sun, 15 May 2022 14:28:56 GMT

we have a local homeopathic practitioner that is "pushing" mitochondria. it's suppose to boost energy, help with weight, etc. Has anyone used this or have any knowledge, about it? Not much on google and of course the A store sells it.

tempted but looking for info. thanks for any info.

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Growing — Sun, 15 May 2022 14:58:26 GMT

I've heard ads for this kind of supplement also and I have questioned if this is a gimmick. Let's first start with what is mitochondria? With the below definition, I am not sure how these new supplements are doing anything "new" although if you read the ingredients, they may really be immunity booster vitamins and supplements. The one I looked at online is simply a collection of immune boosting stuff and I already take much of what is in that product. Sorry, my answer is I am not sure about these products and am not taking one.

Mitochondria are membrane-bound cell organelles (mitochondrion, singular) that generate most of the chemical energy needed to power the cell's biochemical reactions.

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ALRATIBA — Sun, 15 May 2022 15:06:15 GMT

One of my aunts went to a homeopathic practitioner and ended up in the hospital ... really messed up body chemistry.

I wouldn't take any supplements - prescribed or not!

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Kachina624 — Sun, 15 May 2022 15:19:10 GMT

I'd pass on anything unless a medical expert could guarantee a supplement was both safe and effective. The term "snake oil salesman" comes to mind.

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SilleeMee — Sun, 15 May 2022 15:37:37 GMT

If you have a confirmed illness which leads to mitochondrial dysfunction then your doctor should know what you need. Most cases of mitochondrial dysfunction are secondary while a smaller percentage are ones where a person is born with it.

From google:

"Many conditions can lead to secondary mitochondrial dysfunction and affect other diseases, including:

Alzheimer's disease.
Muscular dystrophy.
Lou Gehrig's disease.
Diabetes.
Cancer."

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Growing — Sun, 15 May 2022 16:17:29 GMT

@10sluvr wrote:
we have a local homeopathic practitioner that is "pushing" mitochondria. it's suppose to boost energy, help with weight, etc. Has anyone used this or have any knowledge, about it? Not much on google and of course the A store sells it.

tempted but looking for info. thanks for any info.

I answered above but then I thought about what exactly is this chiropractor wanting you to purchase. He can't be selling real mitochondria, can he? Its a supplement of some kind or do I have this correct. Take a photo of the ingredients on the bottle label and research them. If you need a boost to your immune system, there are many factors involved. Like what is one's Vitamin D or B12 or thyroid level (blood tests), what is one's CBC, etc. Some people drink their Vitamin C by real juice, or eat dark green leafy veggies to booster their immune system. So if you don't understand this product or procedure this guy is pushing, then ask questions or ignore it. Chiropractors have their place but they can not do medical care in my state. I am interested in what you find out it really is that he is selling.

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10sluvr — Sun, 15 May 2022 16:21:39 GMT

thanks for your responses. I had a feeling it was too gimmicky and obscure, to be something i needed. I promoted energy because of B-?? but i get B?? in my multi-vits.

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Love my grandkids — Sun, 15 May 2022 16:36:21 GMT

@10sluvr I don't trust ANYTHING being "pushed", especially when it sounds like snake oil.

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Icegoddess — Sun, 15 May 2022 16:56:56 GMT

Literally everybody wants more energy and to lose weight so good selling point. My husband, who complains about the prescriptions I take, lately has lost a lot of energy. He got something the other day in the mail, and when I saw him putting some powder into his water, I asked what it was. "Just something for energy." I told him he really needed to go to the doctor and get a good physical. It could just be some deficiency. Vitamin D supplementation has eliminated my deficiency and severe fatigue. He didn't say anything and just went back to his iPad. I think he is just too proud of the fact that he doesn't "need" any prescriptions at his age when it's just that he doesn't know if he does need something.

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gnomie1 — Sun, 15 May 2022 17:13:04 GMT

As someone who suffers from a rare mitochondrial dosorder, I can assure you that what they are pushing is nothing that will change the structure and function of your mitochondrial cells.

Mitochonrial cells are the "energy cells" of our body, esp important for proper muscle function. Many people are looking for ways to increase their energy levels and this practionioner seems to be taking advantage of that by claiming he has the remedy to alter the mitochondria and increase the activity - only problem is, if it was true, it would be Noble Prize worthy and the doctors at the Mayo Clinic and the NIH would most certainly know about it.

As mentioned before, most of the time homeopathic practioners do no harm, but I know of patients who decided to forgo traditional Western medicine and embrace homeopathic treatment and ended up very sick and hospitalized. Too many people believe that homeopathy uses "natural" treatments and therefore cannot be harmful, which is so not true.

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GenXmuse — Sun, 15 May 2022 19:04:49 GMT

A large bulk of these practitioner's income comes from pushing supplements so I'd be wary.

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KaySD — Sun, 15 May 2022 21:54:37 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
I'd pass on anything unless a medical expert could guarantee a supplement was both safe and effective. The term "snake oil salesman" comes to mind.

Chiropractors are medical experts, and have valid recommendations within their specialty, just like all other medical experts. No provider knows everything. As consumers of health care, we have to be vigilant with all providers to ensure we're getting appropriate advice. This can be quite difficult, of course. But most providers of all types welcome 2nd opinions.

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10sluvr — Sun, 15 May 2022 22:23:41 GMT

@Icegoddess wrote:
Literally everybody wants more energy and to lose weight so good selling point. My husband, who complains about the prescriptions I take, lately has lost a lot of energy. He got something the other day in the mail, and when I saw him putting some powder into his water, I asked what it was. "Just something for energy." I told him he really needed to go to the doctor and get a good physical. It could just be some deficiency. Vitamin D supplementation has eliminated my deficiency and severe fatigue. He didn't say anything and just went back to his iPad. I think he is just too proud of the fact that he doesn't "need" any prescriptions at his age when it's just that he doesn't know if he does need something.

for years, i wanted my hubs to take a baby asprin but he wouldn't because he "doesn't like to take pills". fast forward to present, he's taking a couple of supplements/vitamins that he has seen advertised on the golf channel. I guess he/men will do what they want to. we just have to roll with it! LOL

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hckynutjohn — Sun, 15 May 2022 22:40:25 GMT

@10sluvr

I learned about Mitochondria back in the 1970's-'80's at day long clinics given by a couple different Renowned Exercise Physiologists. They explained it's function and it's part in muscle function primarily.

Nothing was said about boosting an athletes energy. It had more to do with muscle strength and function, and at that time, it could only be measured via a muscle tissue biopsy. They had done a muscle biopsy only on several Olympic Level Athletes at that time.

I am not a believer when it comes to the conclusion that supplementation equals more energy/speed/endurance etc. etc. For me supplementation is only when one has been found to be deficient in their personal body via actual testing, using whatever procedure necessary to find these deficiencies.

Never have quite understood why so many look for an energy boost through some form of ingested supplementation. The only way I have found to boost my energy level over decades is pretty simple. Unless I was found to have a deficiency, it has always been through improving my physical fitness level. I have yet to find a pill/drink or food that shoots my energy level up to any degree.

For those that believe a supplement will enhance their energy levels? Your body/your money!

hckynut 🇺🇸

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phoenixbrd — Sun, 15 May 2022 23:54:50 GMT

@hckynutjohn John, our "man of reason" once again. I sure do appreciate you being on this board. We need some common sense these days!

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SilleeMee — Mon, 16 May 2022 00:04:23 GMT

Most of our mitochondria are found in muscles. The heart muscle contains more than any other muscle in the body. As we age mitochondria die, cells use less energy b/c of that and then begins fat storage since there's fewer mitochondria to burn it. Older people need to exercise muscles in order to keep mitochondria from dying too soon. With age muscles get smaller and turn to fat.

In essence, youth can be defined by the numbers of mitochondria we have in our bodies. When it's discovered how to keep mitochondria from dying, that will be called the fountain of youth.

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phoenixbrd — Mon, 16 May 2022 01:07:27 GMT

Here is an interesting article....if you want to spend the time and dig deep. Yes, what @SilleeMee and @hckynutjohn wrote is correct. There is a lot to having healthy mitochondria and it, unfortunately, starts with good genes. You really need to work with a doctor for blood work if you plan on adding supplementation and addressing deficiencies. You can't go wrong with strength training and a healthy diet.

Mitochondria—Fundamental to Life and Health

Joseph Pizzorno, ND, Editor in Chiefs

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SilleeMee — Mon, 16 May 2022 12:46:22 GMT

@phoenixbrd wrote:
Here is an interesting article....if you want to spend the time and dig deep. Yes, what @SilleeMee and @hckynutjohn wrote is correct. There is a lot to having healthy mitochondria and it, unfortunately, starts with good genes. You really need to work with a doctor for blood work if you plan on adding supplementation and addressing deficiencies. You can't go wrong with strength training and a healthy diet.

Mitochondria—Fundamental to Life and Health
Joseph Pizzorno, ND, Editor in Chiefs

@phoenixbrd

Thank you! What an interesting and informative article. Diet is so important.