PQQ and Your Mitochondria

Mitochondria are the tiny organelles working to produce cellular ATP, or adenosine triphosphate, the energy currency of your cells. All the energy in your body - your movements, your breath, and your thoughts - ultimately come from mitochondria. Mitochondria are in every cell in your body, but mitochondrial density is greatest in the areas of your body that require the most energy, like your brain and your heart. That's why a lot of the science around PQQ is for brain and heart function. And it's showing some really promising results.

Mitochondrial dysfunction, on the other hand, is one of the main biomarkers of aging and disease. In fact, researchers can link mitochondrial dysfunction with nearly every disease associated with aging, from Alzheimer's to heart failure. The good news is, you can make your mitochondria stronger.

My own mitochondrial function has been a focus of biohacking for years. A huge number of the things I do have a direct impact on how mitochondria work. Things like ketosis, Brain Octane Oil, high-intensity exercise, Bulletproof intermittent fasting, and avoiding the toxins that make you weak all help strengthen your mitochondria and create new ones.

If you find a way to improve your mitochondrial function, you'll make energy more efficiently. One of the most exciting ways I've found of increasing mitochondrial function is the compound pyrroloquinoline quinone.

The Benefits of PQQ

There is a lot of research (note that most of these studies are in rats) supporting PQQ's ability to kick your mitochondria into high gear. Specifically, research shows it can:

• Increase mitochondrial density to give you more energy
• Reduce inflammation
• Boost metabolism
• Combat oxidative stress
• Improve fertility
• Improve learning and memory ability
• Protect your heart