mitochondria Posts

How Red Light Can Improve Declining Vision

The red light influences the mitochondria . These are energetic components found in each and every cell in the body. The mitochondria are widely referred to as the cell's rechargeable batteries.

This Novel Antioxidant Makes Old Blood Vessels Young Again

According to new CU Boulder research, older adults who take a novel antioxidant that targets cellular powerhouses, or mitochondria, have seen the aging of their blood vessels reverse by the equivalent of 15-20 years within just six weeks.

What Is Better for Weight Loss, Cardio or Weight Training?

More energy and more energized muscles: According to Aurigemma , with cardio, you'll experience increased number of mitochondria (the powerhouse, or energy center of the cell, in skeletal muscle cells.

Scientists Discover the FIRST Animal That Doesn’t Breathe

Cellular respiration occurs in the mitochondria, a unique organelle that has its own DNA. H. salminicola appears to lack this entire system and mitochondrial DNA altogether. Hence, it is the first-ever animal species that doesn't require oxygen to survive.

These Symptoms May Indicate You Have Low Blood Pressure

The mitochondria with cells require nutrients for energy production. When there is a disruption in the blood flow due to a decrease in blood pressure, it disrupts the energy creation process, which in turn causes fatigue and tiredness. 3.

What is Brown Fat and How Can You Get More of It?

Unlike regular white fat, which stores calories, mitochondria-packed brown fat cells burn energy and produce heat. It was once believed that, in humans, only babies had brown fat. However, back in 2009, researchers found small amounts of brown fat in adults.