Mitochondria Flashcards
1
Q
What is the first sign that your mitochondria are overtaxed?
A
Fatigue
2
Q
What would happen if your mitochondria stopped making energy in all of your cells for even a few seconds?
A
You would die
3
Q
Which part of the brain contains the most mitochondria?
A
The prefrontal cortex. This part of the brain is used when resisting urges. Every time you resist an urge, you are making a decision. Each decision requires energy and can cause fatigue when you make many decisions.
4
Q
What are Mitochondria?
A
Mitochondria are organelles found in the cells of every complex organism. They produce about 90% of the chemical energy that cells need to survive.
5
Q
Mitochondria-enhancing Supplements
A
The top choices include:
- CoQ10
- active PQQ
- d-ribose
- Oxaloacetate
- L-carnitine
- alpha-lipoic acid
- B vitamins
- omega-3 fatty acids
- Magnesium
