Aging is best explained by declining mitochondrial function over time.

Mastering Nutrition by Chris Masterjohn, PhD

Dec 9, 202503:16Health

Aging is best explained by declining mitochondrial function over time. This answers its own "why." Mitochondria produce the energy needed for repair so if any of it gets lost it sets up a vicious cycle. And some *always*...

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