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To understand mitochondrial disease, it’s important to understand the important role the mitochondria play in providing the cells and organs in our bodies with the energy needed to function.

Healthy mitochondria are essential to living a healthy life. When mitochondria fail, cells can no longer function properly which can cause organs to shut down. This is called mitochondrial disease and this video will explain the methods used to provide a diagnosis.

Exercise is good for almost everyone, especially mito patients. It can improve strength, endurance and quality of life. Dr. Mark Tarnopolsky explains how different exercises benefit those with mito, how to manage exercise after setbacks and illness, and important exercise do’s and don’ts our community should keep in mind.

OXPHOS is a biochemical process which supplies our bodies with the energy needed to function, survive and thrive!

Paediatric Research Studies are where kids volunteer to help scientist learn about an illness or a disease so they can help other children who are sick in the future, sound interesting?

“Superheroes Like Me” written by Thomas C. Zachos reminds us that we all have a very special purpose in life and that everyone can use their unique strengths to be their own kind of superhero.

Exercise is good for almost everyone. It can improve mitochondrial quantity, muscle strength, and help reduce fatigue. Let us show you how in this infographic.

This MELAS infographic is an excellent educational tool to share with employers, schools, and healthcare clinics. Created by Olivia Jayne, a graphic designer with a family member diagnosed with MELAS.

Personalized nutritional strategies play a crucial role in achieving nutritional improvements for children with mitochondrial disease. Explore this infographic to learn more.