Dr. Martin Picard - The Mitochondria Advantage
How Optimizing Cellular Energy Supports Health, Performance, and Healthy Aging By Mary ThomasAt the core of every cell lies a powerful engine: the mitochondria. These tiny structures play a central role in how the body produces energy, adapts to stress, and maintains resilience over time.
The Mitochondria Advantage explores the science of cellular energy and why mitochondrial function matters for overall well-being, physical performance, and long-term vitality. Drawing from research in biology, physiology, and metabolism, this book offers a clear, accessible look at how energy is generated at the cellular level-and how lifestyle choices influence that process.
Inside this book, readers will discover:
How mitochondria power cells and support biological functionThe relationship between cellular energy and physical performanceWhy mitochondrial efficiency changes with ageHow stress, nutrition, and environment affect cellular resilienceScience-based insights into supporting energy balance and vitalityWritten for readers interested in health science, aging research, and human performance, The Mitochondria Advantage presents complex biological concepts without exaggeration or medical claims-grounded in education, not hype.
An essential read for anyone curious about how energy at the cellular level shapes health and performance across the lifespan.