Mito-Pro – What an Energy Boost!

Tiredness is unfortunately a fact of life for most of us. Not having enough energy to do all that we want seems to be a bi-product of the hectic world in which we live. And to compound this, aging brings with it a general slowing down and gradual decline in our energy levels. Just think how often you’ve watched children rushing about and wondered where on earth they get all that energy from. Of course, in a perfect world we’d all get 8 hours uninterrupted sleep each night and would wake up feeling refreshed and ready to deal with the new day. But life simply isn’t like that and many of us would benefit from boosting our overall energy levels particularly as we grow older.

Boosting the energy producing processes at a cellular level is one very effective way of producing such an overall lift in the body’s energy levels.

So just how do the cells in your body actually generate the energy that they require?

The answer lies in the mitochondria - incredibly tiny organelles that are found in each and every living cell. They are nature’s own powerhouses producing the chemical energy that cells need if they are to function properly.

To do this, mitochondria carry out a process known as cellular respiration. This process involves the mitochondria taking in nutrients and breaking them down in order to produce adenosine triphosphate (ATP) - the body’s key energy source. In this way mitochondria act a bit like a digestive system for each cell. Many of the vital chemical reactions that occur during cellular respiration take place on the inner membranes of the mitochondria.

But producing cellular energy isn’t the only process that mitochondria are involved in. They also play a role in whole range of other processes including cell signalling (part of a complex communications system that governs basic cellular activities and coordinates cell actions), cellular differentiation, cell death and control of the cell growth and cell cycle.

Unfortunately, as we’ve already mentioned, growing older seems to bring with it an inevitable decline in energy and an overall slowing down. Bearing this in mind it probably doesn’t come as any surprise to learn that mitochondrial efficiency and function also decline with age and that the downward slide in energy metabolism that we experience with increasing age may, in part at least, be due to this loss of mitochondrial function.

The logical conclusion to draw from this is that if we are able to support and protect the functioning abilities of mitochondria, we can experience a number of real benefits including overall energy enhancement and improvements in heart, brain and insulin function.

There can be no doubt that by feeling more energised, we feel better within ourselves and much better able to face the world.

So how can Mito-Pro help?

Mito-Pro, with its combination of natural ingredients, is the perfect supplement to take if you want to enhance the productive qualities of mitochondria. With its blend of two important, energy enhancing and protective agents, acetyl-L-carnitine and R-lipoic acid, together with supporting methylation agents vitamin B1, pantothenic acid and biotin, Mito-Pro supports and protects these amazing cellular power plants.

So let’s take a closer look at the two main ingredients – acetyl-L-carnitine and R-lipoic acid.

Acetyl-L-carnitine

Acetyl-L-carnitine (ALC) is a naturally occurring amino acid closely related to L-carnitine, an amino acid that is found in high levels in the skeletal and cardiac muscles of all mammals. ALC is referred to as a “smart nutrient” or a “smart drug” and its role is to help improve human cognitive abilities. Indeed, as a dietary supplement, ALC is used to protect and increase brain receptors that would otherwise deteriorate with age.

This may seem as if it has nothing at all to do with protecting and supporting mitochondria, but ALC plays an important part in doing just this for the mitochondria found within neurons (brain cells). ALC is able to cross the blood brain barrier and once in the brain it benefits us in three main ways:

As can be seen from the above, the benefits of ALC supplementation are not just confined to nurturing mitochondria. The overall effects of ALC supplementation within the brain include enhanced cognitive and motor ability, a lessening of depression, and improvements in short term memory and attention to detail. What’s even more remarkable is that ALC may be capable of not only slowing down, but perhaps even reversing, damage and deterioration caused to the brain by such things as stroke, Alzheimer’s Disease and age-related dementia.

ALC is part of the acetyl group and contributes to the production of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine. Neurotransmitters are responsible for communication between neurons, and maintaining adequate levels of these vitally important chemicals is essential if the brain is to function properly.

ALC supplementation has been found to be particularly beneficial for those suffering from Alzheimer’s Disease. Not only does ALC promote improvement in memory and enhance performance, it may also slow down the progression of the disease. The reason that ALC supplementation appears to be so beneficial for Alzheimer’s patients may lie in the fact that a deficiency in ALC seems to be associated with the disease - as borne out by the results of autopsies performed on deceased sufferers.

Reports have also indicated that ALC may be effective in the treatment of age-related dementia, providing patients with significant improvements in their condition both during and after ALC treatment. Even mild mental impairment in the elderly has been shown to respond well. ALC supplementation may also help to delay the onset of age-related cognitive decline.

And if you find yourself in the situation where you are concerned that you may develop Alzheimer’s or age-related dementia, ALC supplementation may even help to delay their onset.

But problems with cognitive function do not need to be anywhere near as severe as those experienced by Alzheimer’s patients or those experiencing age-related dementia, for ALC supplementation to be beneficial. ALC can help boost your mental energy, helping to “clear the fog” and “jump start” the brain. For example, most of us will have experienced that all too common phenomenon of the missing keys - you know how it is, you are just about to leave home but you cannot find your keys and, of course, this always happens when you are in a hurry. ALC can help - it might not turn you into Einstein, but it may be able to help you to think more clearly, which might just help you to remember where you last put your keys.

ALC is also implicated in the treatment of other conditions such as:

With its ability to improve cognitive function and boost energy, there can be little doubt that including ALC in Mito-Pro, Mito-Pro can significantly enhance the quality and enjoyment of life.

R-lipoic Acid

R-lipoic acid (RLA) is a naturally occurring essential nutrient. It is found in all living cells from the simplest of organisms right up to every cell in the human body. It is so important that life cannot exist without it.

As we have already seen the body’s key energy source is ATP which is produced by mitochondria via cellular respiration. In order for this crucial chemical process to happen, mitochondria take in essential nutrients. RLA is one of these vital nutrients.

But as with ALC, RLA is no “one trick pony” and it does more than just play an essential part in cellular respiration. As well as being a co-factor in ATP production, it also acts a powerful antioxidant and is extremely useful in enhancing immunity and protecting various parts of the body from oxidative stress.

Oxidative stress occurs as a result of the body constantly reacting as oxygen is breathed in and as cells produce energy. All this activity results in the production of highly reactive molecules called free radicals. Free radicals interact with other molecules within cells and it is this interaction that can cause oxidative damage (oxidative stress) to proteins, cell membranes and genes. This type of damage has been implicated in the cause of many diseases including cancer and Alzheimer's Disease. It also impacts the body in terms of aging.

Your body uses antioxidants to neutralise or 'mop up' these harmful free radicals. Although your body produces its own supply of antioxidants, it is not enough to neutralise all the free radicals. Externally sourced supplies are, therefore, vital if you are to maintain your health and protect your body from the damage caused by oxidative stress.

In the specific case of RLA, the majority of our daily requirement has to come from diet because our bodies do not make nearly enough of it. Foods that are particularly rich in RLA are animal liver, yeasts and spinach, but huge quantities would need to be consumed for it to be equivalent to the amount found in each capsule of Mito-Pro.

And not only does RLA help to protect the body from oxidative stress, it can also help to reverse the damage that oxidative stress has caused to enzymes and DNA. It is hardly surprising then to learn that most nutritionists would advise RLA supplementation.

RLA is also useful in a number of other ways including:

Lipoic acid itself occurs in three different forms RLA, SLA and ALA. RLA is the pure form of lipoic acid and the only naturally occurring form. Until recently it has been extremely difficult and expensive to manufacture RLA. This made it cost prohibitive as a nutritional supplement. But now at last, Mito-Pro provides with the opportunity to supplement our diets with this natural, powerful, vital nutrient.

The other ingredients of Mito-Pro

In addition, each capsule of Mito-Pro contains the supporting methylating agents vitamin B1, pantothenic acid and biotin. Methylation refers to the chemical process of attaching or substituting of a methyl group on various substrates (substrates are substances that are acted upon by enzymes).

By working together, Mito-Pro’s unique and powerful combination of ALC and RLA together with these supporting methylating agents, nurtures and protects the body’s energy producing mitochondria. As well as giving you an overall boost in energy, other benefits flow including improvements in heart, brain and insulin function. And all of this together gives you that real lift in your overall sense of well being.

Dosage

Each capsule of Mito-Pro contains a potent 300mg of ACL and 30mg of RLA. The recommended dose is 1 to 3 capsules twice a day.

Warnings

RLA can lead to a reduction in blood sugar levels. Diabetics (particularly those using insulin) should consult their health care provider to establish their appropriate dose.

What our customers say...

Mito-Pro is a great product; I feel that it gives me a boost every time I use it. A.P., California