ENERGY NODE:

This energy is in the form of a chemical called adenosine tri-phosphate or ATP. ATP is produced in different parts of the cell, but the majority of ATP is made by a critical part of the cell known as the MITOCHONDRIA. In order for the cell to produce ATP it needs to breakdown simple sugar, fats, or proteins. The complex reactions that make ATP from these basic nutrients require what are called co-factors. These co-factors are specific vitamins and minerals obtained from a healthy diet. In addition, several toxins, including heavy metals, can slow the process of creating energy. Furthermore, the mitochondria are especially sensitive to a variety of factors that put excessive stress (oxidative stress) on the cell. When there is more oxidative stress than the cell can handle causes the cell to die. Many neurological conditions are thought to be the result of excessive oxidative stress. These include Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (Lou Gehrig’s disease). In addition, imbalances in mitochondria have been associated with migraine, multiple sclerosis, and epilepsy.