Thread by @LxngevityLab

Your mitochondria decide how long you live.

Over 1,000 studies show that when they fail, diabetes, cancer, Alzheimer’s, and 350+ other diseases follow.

Here’s exactly how they work inside your body & how I boosted mine: 🧵

Everyone’s heard of mitochondria (but almost no one knows how they work)

They’re your cell’s power plants: turning food + oxygen into ATP (your body’s energy currency).

They also control aging, metabolism, and cell death:

When your mitochondria fail, disease follows.

Broken ones can’t use oxygen, so cells switch to fermenting sugar.

(That’s how cancer spreads, diabetes worsens, and aging accelerates):

And the proof is undeniable:

When scientists gave cells healthy mitochondria, they worked normally.

But when the same cells were given broken mitochondria, they malfunctioned:

As you age, your mitochondria get damaged by:
• Seed oils (high omega-6 intake is linked to mitochondrial stress + inflammation)
• Simple sugars (glucose intolerance wrecks cellular function)
• Toxins (pesticides, heavy metals, pollutants)
• Certain medications

...& by 30+ more factors

So let’s see how to actually make them healthier & keep them that way:

Strategy #1: Cut seed oils completely.

Soybean oil, canola oil, sunflower oil, all mitochondrial poison.

They're loaded with omega-6 that creates cellular inflammation.

Stick to avocado oil, olive oil (extra virgin), and small amounts of butter:

Strategy #2: Creatine (NOT MEDICAL ADVICE)

Studies show it improves mitochondrial function by:
• Increasing ATP production (your cell’s energy currency)
• Acting as a phosphate shuttle during stress
• Reducing oxidative damage inside cells

Result: stronger brain, healthier heart, more resilient muscles:

I used to miss my creatine because of a busy schedule.

That’s why I switched to pure creatine gummies, easy to carry when I travel or keep in my bag daily.

Now I never miss a dose...

& because I know many people will ask me in the DMs…

Here are the clean creatine gummies I use (pure & really tasty to consume)

You can check them out here:
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Strategy #3: Strategic supplementation (not medical advice)

My picks after digging into the research:
• CoQ10 (ATP production)
• Alpha-lipoic acid (antioxidant defense)
• Vitamin D3 + K2 (cell health)
• Vitamin E (mitochondrial protection)

Strategy #4: Intermittent fasting (Triggers autophagy)

After 16+ hours, your cells start eating damaged mitochondria and creating new ones.

Even 12-14 hours helps (2-3 times weekly minimum)

(That's how I do it)

Strategy #5: Build muscle mass.

More muscle = more healthy mitochondria.

Resistance training creates new mitochondria and improves oxygen delivery.

Heavy lifting isn't optional if you want cellular health:

Strategy #6: Sleep 7-9 hours minimum.

During deep sleep, your brain clears metabolic waste and mitochondria repair themselves.

If you can't get full nights, add a 30-minute nap. Your cellular engines need recovery time:

Strategy #7: Near-infrared light exposure.

Sunlight contains 850nm wavelengths that penetrate deep into tissue and stimulate mitochondrial melatonin production.

15 minutes of morning sun or red light therapy 3x weekly:

This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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+ Avoid mitochondrial destroyers:

• Alcohol (damages cellular powerhouses)
• Heavy metals (seek organic foods when possible)
• Chronic stress (cortisol damages cellular function)
• Sleep loss (blocks repair + weakens mitochondria)
• Seed oils (oxidize and inflame cell membranes)

Your mitochondria decide whether you age gracefully or deteriorate rapidly.

They aren’t just energy factories, they’re the key to thriving at 70.

Your future depends on them.

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