1) The average human body is made up of approximately 37.2 trillion cells.
2) In every cell there is Mitochondrion except in red blood cells (RBCs) .
3) Mitochondria is the power house of the cells. Mitochondria turns food and oxygen into energy in the form of ATP (adenosine triphosphate)
4) Without mitochondria, we wouldn't be able to produce the nutrients from the food we eat, or use the oxygen in the air we breathe.
5) Mitochondria produce about 90% of the chemical energy. The chemical energy is needed the cell to survive. When mitochondria goes wrong, serious diseases occurs.
6) They also produce chemicals that body needs for other purposes, break down waste products so they’re less harmful, and recycle some of those waste products to save energy.
7) To produce energy, mitochondria require oxygen. If mitochondria lack oxygen they stop working.
8) Mitochondria also have a special role in making cells die . Sometimes cells don’t die when they should, and start to grow uncontrollably.The same phenomenon occurs in cancer.
9) When we’re young, we are relatively protected against mitochondrial deterioration. As we age, changes within our cells lead to the destruction of mitochondria.
10) Destruction of mitochondria is responsible for aging and diseases
11) Mitochondria also respond to infections and injury, and in the changes that lead to cancer and ageing.
12) Damage or disruption to mitochondria underlies many human pathologies and diseases
13) It play a significant role in neurological, muscular, cardiac and metabolic disorders.
14) Mitochondria undergo the structural and functional changes in response to chronic psychological stress. These changes may lead to widespread health effects.
*******Therefore for longer and diseases free life it is important to boost mitochondrial quality and quantity. *******
Scientist says ,”In early stages damage to mitochondrial DNA is reversible but a decade after it becomes permanent.”
Making just a few changes in lifestyle can help to protect myochondria from damage and can help to live healthy and longer life.
Do it to protect your mitochondria:-
1) Cleaning body with the help of PANCHAKARMA according to the season and practicing Yog regularly improves behaviour of mitochondria.
2) Panchkarma ,Yog, regular exercise helps for biogenesis. Biogenesis is the process of renewal and increase of the mitochondrial cells
3) Supporting the health of the gut boost the immune system and help for healthy management of inflammation.
4) Fasting for 12 -14 hours reduce mitochondrial free radical production.
5) Proper food selection:-Always use Organic foods, grown and produced without pesticides , fertilizers and preservative toxins .Use Desi cow milk and it’s products.
6) The special treatment “Rasayana” is advised by Ayurveda for achieving and maintaining the good quality and quantity of cells . (लाभोपायो हि शस्तानां रसादीनां रसायनम् ।।वा.उ.39/2)
7) Avoid :- Smoking, drinking too much alcohol, Avoid high glycemic foods, or foods that are rich in refined carbohydrates and sugars.
8) Avoid processed meat like sausages, bacon and salami,red meat.
9) Don't reuse cooking fats and oils.
10) Use healthy fats like
Kumar Kalyan Ghrita, Mahakalyanak Ghrita, Phalagrita, Panchatikta Ghrita,MahaMayur Ghrita etc Ayurvedic medicated fat based medicines .
It boost the energy release and rectify the damage of mitochondria.
11) Take Ayurvedic Medicines under the supervision of Ayurvedic practitioners,such as Rasayan Kalpas,Rasakalpa like Suwarna kalpas Tapyadi Loha,Vasant Kalpa,Shilajeet.Guduchi,Amalaki,Vacha,Brahmi,Bhallatak, Jeewaniya plants etc.
***All these measures adds heath and logitivity in the journey of life.
