Reducing Oxidative Stress by Improving Mitochondrial Health

Why do so many chronic health challenges share common themes such as fatigue, inflammation, immune imbalance, brain fog, and loss of resilience? The answer begins deep inside the cell. In this presentation, we explore the critical role of mitochondria, the tiny power plants within your cells, and how mitochondrial dysfunction can contribute to oxidative stress, cellular damage, and chronic immune activation. Understanding these cellular processes provides valuable insight into the connections between energy production, inflammation, immune function, and healthy aging. You will learn how cells produce energy and why this process can also generate damaging free radicals, how oxidative stress affects proteins, fats, DNA, and other cellular structures, and how damaged mitochondria can trigger immune system alarm signals such as the inflammasome. We will also examine how the body's protective pathways, including Nrf2 and NRF1, activate internal systems that support efficient energy production, cellular defense, and cellular resilience. Available June 30 inside VITA.