Mitochondrial dysfunction

Foods That May Help

Foods linked to Mitochondrial dysfunction in the research literature.

• Dark ChocolateImproves

  Beneficial effects of dark chocolate on exercise capacity in sedentary subjects via improved mitochondrial functioning (Taub et al. 2016)

  Source: Nutrition, Food and Diet in Ageing and Longevity

Compounds That May Help

Bioactive compounds linked to Mitochondrial dysfunction in the research.

• Urolithin AProtects against

  Ellagitannins, which are metabolized into the compound urolithin A, improve mitochondrial function

  Source: How We Age

• ResveratrolImproves

  Resveratrol was found to improve mitochondrial functioning and type-II fiber size in older adults (Pollack et al. 2017; Alway et al. 2017)

  Source: Nutrition, Food and Diet in Ageing and Longevity

• FlavonoidsImproves

  Flavonoids found in dark chocolate, tea, coffee, fruits and vegetables have been related to improved mitochondrial functioning and muscle mass maintenance

  Source: Nutrition, Food and Diet in Ageing and Longevity

• Benzoic Acid and Cinnamic AcidProtects against

  Source: Young Forever

• Acetyl-L-CarnitineProtects against
  500-1,000mg/day

  Source: Young Forever

• PQQProtects against
  100-200mg/day

  Source: Young Forever

• Alpha-Lipoic AcidProtects against

  Source: Young Forever

• Coenzyme Q10Protects against

  Source: Young Forever

Risk Factors

Foods and compounds that may contribute to Mitochondrial dysfunction.

• Homocysteine

  Elevated homocysteine could hamper the functioning of mitochondria and endothelia and is related to increased white matter intensities affecting lower extremity functioning

  Source: Nutrition, Food and Diet in Ageing and Longevity

Recipes That May Help

• Dark Chocolate Seaweed Rounds
• Coconut and Chocolate Blueberry Clusters
• Quinoa, Cashew, and Dark Chocolate Squares
• Chewy Chocolate Coconut Cookies

Sources

• How We Age
• Nutrition, Food and Diet in Ageing and Longevity
• Young Forever