Your mitochondria are an integral part of your cells that help to provide energy to the cell. When your mitochondria are functioning optimally, your cells are energized and able to assist in a number of essential processes, like tissue repair, cell replication and hormone production. However, due to aging, the onset of underlying health conditions and other environmental factors like poor diet or inadequate sleep, your mitochondria can start to function less efficiently. This is known as mitochondrial dysfunction, and in today’s blog, we look at five signs that suggest you’re dealing with some degree of mitochondrial dysfunction.
Symptoms Of Mitochondrial Dysfunction
These signs don’t necessarily mean that you are certainly dealing with severe mitochondrial dysfunction, and oftentimes doctors are leery to pin the issue on your mitochondria if you’re only dealing with one of the following symptoms. However, if you’re chronically experiencing some or all of the following issues, you may want to speak to your primary care physician or connect with the team at HyperCharge Clinic to see how you can improve the health of your mitochondria and your cells.
- Fatigue – If you’re chronically fatigued, your mitochondria may not be able to effectively power your cells, leaving your feeling tired even after what you thought was a good night of sleep. Improving your sleep habits is a good first step, but if you’re still feeling fatigued after these changes, consult with a medical specialist.
- Vision Issues – Impaired vision or blurred vision could simply be the result of the natural aging process, but it could also suggest an issue within your cells.
- Muscle Weakness – An energized cell can better perform those functions we mentioned above, including tissue repair. If your cells aren’t effectively energized by their mitochondria, they may struggle to aid in tissue repair after your muscles and ligaments have been stressed. This can leave them feeling weaker or more unstable.
- Gut Issues – A number of different issues could be contributing to your digestive health problems, but don’t overlook the possibility that mitochondrial inefficiencies are to blame. Poor mitochondrial health could be behind issues like constipation, diarrhea, nausea or vomiting. It’s always helpful to consult with a medical specialist if you’re dealing with digestive discomfort, but solutions may be simpler than you realize if you connect with a cellular health specialist like the team at HyperCharge Clinic.
- Cardiac Arrhythmia – Finally, one last symptom that we want to touch on is cardiac arrhythmia, or an irregular heartbeat. Your heart can be affected when your cells are struggling to function as needed, and that can lead to changes or issues with your heartbeat. Consult with a doctor if you’re at all concerned about your heartbeat.
We can help recharge your cell health and restore mitochondrial function so that you can become healthier at the cellular level. For more information, or for help with a different health issue, reach out to the team at HyperCharge Clinic today at (952) 600-5429.