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Unlocking the Secret to Eternal Youth: How Looking After Your Mitochondria Can Help You Live Longer

Geeta
7 min readFeb 7, 2023

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Mitochondria are tiny factories in each of our cells that convert food and oxygen into energy. When they stop communicating with a cell’s nuclei, ageing accelerates.

I’m a big believer in taking time out to understand how your body works.

I’ve spent years trying to figure out how to maintain a healthy mind and body by reading, learning and talking to the experts.

When you learn the science behind this extraordinary machine working on auto-pilot, it makes it easier to do the things required to keep it functioning at its optimum.

One such remarkable organelle is the mitochondrion, also known as a cell’s ‘powerhouse’ — What I discovered in my research is that every bit of advice, in one shape or form, seems to point to looking after these for a longer healthier life.

What Are Mitochondria?

Mitochondria are akin to bees — they may be tiny but have a mammoth impact on the human species. Bees are constantly jumping from one plant to another, pollinating them as they go. This is…

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Geeta
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Written by Geeta

Sending you sound bites about Personal Finance, Health and Becoming A Better Human | 15+Years in Finance | Physiology Undergrad | Self-Improvement Junkie 🇦🇺

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