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Podcast: Naturally Recovering Autism with Karen Thomas
Episode: Mitochondrial Dysfunction and Autism With Dr. Richard G. Boles
Description: Mitochondria give cells over 90% of their energy. Without proper energy cells cannot carry out their functions.
Mitochondrial Dysfunction vs Mitochondrial Disease
Mitochondrial dysfunction simply means that the mitochondria are not working correctly. Mitochondrial disease is the term used when the primary cause of mitochondrial dysfunction resides in the mitochondria. Mitochondrial disease is generally genetic. It can be inherited from either or both parents. A special type of mitochondrial disease is caused by mutations on the mitochondrial DNA, and is inherited only from the mother. When the primary cause of mitochondrial dysfunction resides outside the mitochondria, mi...