1st Edition
by Lee Know (Author)
With information for patients and practitioners on optimizing mitochondrial function for greater health and longevity
Why
do we age? Why does cancer develop? What's the connection between heart
failure and Alzheimer's disease, or infertility and hearing loss? Can
we extend lifespan, and if so, how? What is the Exercise Paradox? Why do
antioxidant supplements sometimes do more harm than good? Many will be
amazed to learn that all these questions, and many more, can be answered
by a single point of discussion: mitochondria and bioenergetics.
In Mitochondria and the Future of Medicine,
Naturopathic Doctor Lee Know tells the epic story of mitochondria, the
widely misunderstood and often-overlooked powerhouses of our cells. The
legendary saga began over two billion years ago, when one bacterium
entered another without being digested, which would evolve to create the
first mitochondrion. Since then, for life to exist beyond single-celled
bacteria, it's the mitochondria that have been responsible for this
life-giving energy. By understanding how our mitochondria work, in fact,
it is possible to add years to our lives, and life to our years.
Current
research, however, has revealed a dark side: many seemingly
disconnected degenerative diseases have tangled roots in dysfunctional
mitochondria. However, modern research has also endowed us with the
knowledge on how to optimize its function, which is of critical
importance to our health and longevity. Lee Know offers cutting-edge
information on supplementation and lifestyle changes for mitochondrial
optimization, such as CoQ10, D-Ribose, cannabinoids, and ketogenic
dietary therapy, and how to implement their use successfully. Mitochondria and the Future of Medicine
is an invaluable resource for practitioners interested in mitochondrial
medicine and the true roots of chronic illness and disease, as well as
anyone interested in optimizing their health.