Mitochondria & Mental Health | The Suspicious Connection
Although our 5lb mushy membrane only takes up around ~2% of total body mass, it consumes a WHOPPING 20% of total energy. Making our neurons some of the most energy hungry cells we have…
Which makes sense since they are the foundation for the cognitive prowess which has set us humans apart from the rest of the biological world…
That being said, where there are HIGH energy demands, there are HIGH Power Plant Requirements… Enter Mitochondria….
Turns out these ancient organelles may have the power(pun intended) to make or break us, as it pertains to our health. As their function, efficiency and plasticity determine NOT ONLY how much energy our cells have, but also how much damaging metabolic waste byproducts are leaked into the cell…
Something when at its most benign will disrupt and damage the single mitochondria, and at its WORST will organize a siege of inflammatory damage which leads to the dysfunction and death of the cell…
And in the case of neurons, whose function happen to be at the foundation of our psychological and emotional health… That’s not a very good scenario. In fact, it’s one that’s hypothesized to be a MAJOR Player in the development of mental health disorders…..
Let’s double click and EXPLORE how REAL this connection is…
