Mitochondria are the “power houses” for
our cells, without them our bodies cannot function at its optimum.
Mitochondria are organelles in our cells that convert nutrients into
energy for our bodies and are responsible for 90% of cellular energy.
When they are malfunctioning, they can cause a “brown out” of any or
several body systems. What Is Mitochondrial Disease?
"It is the opinion of some experts that most mitochondrial diseases are probably both genetic and environmental in origin. Even in the case of drugs such as HIV medications, thousands of individuals on these drugs have no problem while a small handful might. Likely, there are genetic reasons for the high susceptibility to some drugs in an unlucky few - a genetic predisposition to an “environmental” disease." ~ from The Mito Handbook
* It
is a theory
that Fluoroquinolone Antibiotics causes
mitochondrial problems with those who have had an adverse reaction.
Levaquin works by destroying the mitochondria of bacteria.
It is a theory that
it has caused damage of the mitochondria to the
"good" cells also. The group of medications called Statins, is just one
example of a group of medications that have been proven to be mito
toxic.
Please note this is a very simplified explanation.*
~There is a wealth of information on the internet about Mito, but here are a few links to get you started~
Articles on
Mitochondrial Toxicity:
Medication Induced Mitochondrial Damage and Disease
Mito Toxic Medications (fluoroquinolones are not listed here)
Mito Toxic Medications (fluoroquinolones are not listed here)
Support Foundations:
Articles:
A Modern Approach to the Treatment of Mitochondrial Disease
Mitochondrial Disease Clinical Manifestations: An Overview (a good description of how it presents in adults vs. children)
Mitochondrial Disease Clinical Manifestations: An Overview (a good description of how it presents in adults vs. children)
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