What is the multifaceted role of oils in mitochondrial function?

Demanding mitochondria

Mitochondria play an essential role in every body cell and extract calcium and magnesium from the body (teeth, bones) when our diet does not provide calcium and magnesium in sufficient amounts.

Without minerals such as calcium and magnesium, mitochondria cannot even function; vitamin C and the three oils are crucial for their optimal functioning.

The function of mitochondria is to generate cellular energy and so important to our body that other tissues must give way to it.

It follows that optimal mitochondrial function is extremely important for our overall health.

In this newsletter, we take a closer look at the role of the following three essential oils:

• Krill oil, with omega 3, choline, astaxantin, and phospholipids,
• Vitamin E,
• Coenzyme Q10.

These three oils are invaluable for mitochondria.

They therefore play a leading role in the health of the whole body.

In combination, these three oils reinforce each other.

For example, Coenzyme Q10 is as much as 25 times better absorbed by the body when combined with krill oil.

Programmed cell death

The body has a mechanism to protect itself from errors that may occur during cell division.

This protective mechanism is called programmed cell death, also known as apoptosis.

The mitochondria initiate apoptosis.

To perform this task optimally, they need the efficacy of these three oils.

This mechanism protects against the development of cancer cells and prevents the immune system from being overloaded when there are too many dead cells.

This prevents the dead cells from causing inflammation but instead are cleared away by macrophages and other cells.

Clearing free radicals

Another important function of these oils is the clearance of free radicals (aggressive substances).

Because free radicals are substances that can damage the cell, these oils also have a protective role.

Free radicals result from radiation, pollution, improper diet and from toxins in the body.

But free radicals are also released during mitochondrial productivity.

These oils further aid in the active removal of inflammation and the residues of inflammation.

Other roles oils

In addition to their essential role in mitochondrial function, oils also have other important functions.

• Vitamin E:
  These oils, particularly vitamin E, also play a role in restoring collagen and in combination with vitamin C.
  Collagen is found everywhere in our bodies, such as in the skin, blood vessels, muscles, tendons, hair, nails, walls of the intestines, abdominal cavity, and in the joints.
  One of the most remarkable changes in the body, with a diet containing enough of these three oils, occur in the blood vessels.
  It preserves the elasticity of the vessel walls and prevents hardening from occurring where calcifications can occur later.
  Changes are also noticeable in the joints thanks to the use of these three oils, the building of cartilage improves and painful and stiff joints become supple again.
• Krill Oil
  Krill oil, derived from krill (planktonic crayfish and other crustaceans from the ocean) helps with osteoporosis and helps prevent the breakdown of bone – including jawbone.
  As mentioned above, krill oil consists of omega 3, choline, astaxantin, and phospholipids
  Omega 3: a polyunsaturated fatty acid and acts as a strong antioxidant, helps against inflammation and is good for the eyes and brain.
  Choline: one of the B vitamins that helps maintain the structure of cell membranes and supports the action of vitamin C. In addition, it is good for the liver.
  Astaxantin: a red pigment that falls under the carotenes and is known for its strong antioxidant activity.
  Phospholipids: building elements in cells that contribute to strong cell walls.
• Coenzyme Q10
  Coenzyme Q10 is a coenzyme produced by the body itself.
  After the age of 40, the production of this coenzyme decreases.
  The main function of Coenzyme Q10 is to enhance mitochondria function and antioxidant activity.
  Sufficient Q10 has an inhibitory effect on the aging process, aging diseases and cardiovascular diseases.
  It has a positive effect on high blood pressure, atherosclerosis, cardiac arrhythmias and chronic inflammatory diseases and helps reduce weight through proper fat burning.
  In addition, it counteracts excessive cholesterol levels.