top of page
  • Black Facebook Icon
  • Black Twitter Icon
  • Black LinkedIn Icon
  • YouTube
Search

Mitochondrial Disease

  • AdvantageHealth
  • Sep 8, 2022
  • 1 min read

Written by: Hailey Peckat | Program Manager at Fitness at SPS Tower | AdvantageHealth Corporation


Mitochondria are the powerhouse of the cell. The mitochondria are considered this because their main function is to break down energy from food in a process known as cellular respiration. In fact, they supply 90% of the energy our body needs, making these little organelles essential to body function. So, what happens when they aren’t working properly? You get mitochondrial dysfunction or, in more severe cases, mitochondrial disease.


September 18 – 24th is World Mitochondrial Disease Awareness Week. A week to bring awareness to these genetic diseases that most people have never heard of until you or a loved one are personally effected. Mitochondrial diseases can be extremely challenging to diagnose due to symptoms ranging from mild to severe and symptom onset being from birth to 60+. The main symptoms associated with mitochondrial disease are muscle weakness, muscle pain, low muscle tone, and low exercise tolerance.


However, symptoms can manifest in any, or all, organ systems.

There is no cure for mitochondrial diseases and no specific treatment plan, either. Treatment is individualized to the person and finding supportive therapies tailored to the symptoms present. These treatments and therapies may include a “mito cocktail,” (which is a mix of vitamins and amino acid supplements) physical, occupational, speech or behavioral therapies, and nutrition management. Head over to www.mitoaction.org to learn more!

Since 2001, Minnesota-based AdvantageHealth has been delivering award-winning employee wellbeing programs and fitness center design & management throughout the U.S.

 
 
 

Comentarios


Subscribe for Updates
Plus, we will send you a free employee wellness challenge!

Thanks for subscribing!

National Headquarters

AdvantageHealth Corporation

Two Appletree Square,

8011 34th Avenue South, Ste 216

Bloomington, MN 55425

Phone: 612.823.4470

  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

Copyright ©2025 by AdvantageHealth Corporation | All Rights Reserved

Privacy Policy

bottom of page