Jay Davidson on “Mitochondria and Immune Function”
Chiropractor Jay Davidson wrote a blog article called “Mitochondria: Cell Powerhouses That Play A Vital Role in Immune Function.”
From the article:
As you can see, healthy mitochondria are crucial for many processes. However, only recently have the mitochondria’s significant role in the immune system and cellular defense come to light. When there is an infection, the mitochondria help to direct and activate the immune system.
Take, for example, a situation where you have a cold or the flu. There is typically a fatigue component of the infection—you’re tired and want to rest. When the body is under threat of infection, the mitochondria are shifting from energy/ATP production over to an immune role where they can handle the infection. So, while they are focusing on their immune function, the mitochondria are making less ATP. Hence, the infected person is tired.
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