Diabetes: The Shocking Link to Your Cells' Mitochondria - AI Podcast
Apr 16, 2025•11 min
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Story at-a-glance
- Research has revealed that damaged mitochondria in metabolic tissues don't die off as expected, but instead send distress signals that cause cells to become immature and dysfunctional
- This cellular "immaturity" particularly affects insulin-producing cells in the pancreas, causing them to stop making enough insulin to regulate blood sugar properly
- This same pattern of mitochondrial damage and cellular dysfunction was observed across multiple types of tissue involved in metabolism, including liver and fat cells
- Proper mitochondrial function requires eliminating processed foods and vegetable oils high in linoleic acid, while maintaining adequate healthy carbohydrate intake of 200 to 350 grams daily for optimal cellular energy production
- Environmental factors like endocrine-disrupting chemicals and electromagnetic fields also damage mitochondria, creating a cycle that compromises cellular energy production