Mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell, converting food energy to cellular energy.
We need healthy mitochondria to break food down into ATP, the cellular “currency” that pays for all the activities inside your 200+ types of cells.
The Problem: Modern life has caused big problems in how our bodies produce ATP, resulting in mitochondrial dysfunction.
In the US, 88% of adults have some type of metabolic dysfunction. Overtaxed and damaged mitochondria produce less ATP production, more fat stored inside cells, which inhibits normal cellular function throughout the body.
Oxidative stress
When our mitochondria aren’t working properly, they sputter out reactive molecules called reactive oxygen species, otherwise known as free radicals, which causes damage to our cells, leading to further dysfunction.
Chronic inflammation
Mitochondrial dysfunction in the body is perceived as a threat, triggering an inflammatory response. This defensive response becomes chronic because the perceived threat doesn’t go away. And it won’t go away unless the environment changes.
Dr. Mean’s “Good Energy” book outlines strategies to optimize our metabolic function via “Good” vs. “Bad” energy.
What is “Good Energy?”
Good energy is having a good metabolism. It means your mitochondria work well and your body can use, make, and process cellular energy effectively.
Metabolism refers to the set of cellular mechanisms that transform food into energy that can power every single cell in the body.
When we are metabolically optimized, we have:
- Sustained energy and stamina
- Increased brain acuity and focus
- Better hormone balance and moods
- Restful, restorative sleep
“Bad Energy” is poor metabolism and all the choices and choices that lead to metabolic dysfunction.
In this course, you’ll learn practical, actionable strategies to leverage good energy for better health, beginning at its source: the cells.