The Mitochondria Act As An Active Individualistic Organelle: Nutrition Thesis, TUD, Ireland

Abstract

The mitochondria act as an active individualistic organelle. Mitochondria are present in every cell within the organism. The mitochondria are membrane-bound organelles that are responsible for regulating cell activity and also are involved in meeting cell energy requirements. Availability of nutrients functions in regulating mitochondrial metabolites, whereas considerable amounts of macronutrients have the potential to result in elevated oxidation. Therefore, oxidative stress can give rise to dysfunctional mitochondria.

Micronutrients are important constituents for mitochondrial activity and processes. Micronutrients are important cofactors for acting as antioxidants and obtaining a role in basal metabolism.

Inadequate micronutrient and macronutrient intake can lead to dysfunctional mitochondria by impairment to energy supplying one carbon metabolisms. Therefore, the importance of this research will review the significance of micronutrients and macronutrients on the functioning mitochondria.

The consequences of inadequate consumption that result in mitochondrial dysfunction and oxidative stress are going to be investigated and reviewed. This research will also focus on how coenzyme Q10 protects against burnt prompted dysfunctional mitochondria. This research shows how important it is for us as humans to consume the right nutrients to help the mitochondria to function better.

Introduction

The mitochondria are membrane-bound active cellular organelles. The mitochondria are responsible for a large variety of biological processes which include Redox signaling, energy transduction, death of the cell or inflammation, and the anabolism of vitamins and hormones.

Therefore, the mitochondrion must power the cell because the organelles provide all the essential biochemical energy towards the cell during the made available substrates’ oxidation. Enzymatic deterioration regarding chemical composites takes place in the mitochondria, and energy is released. Mitochondria are responsible for generating chemical energy.

This chemical energy is used to power the cell’s enzymatic reactions. The chemical energy is manufactured through the mitochondria and is therefore stored in a small molecule. The chemical energy stored in the small molecule is known as adenosine triphosphate (ATP). Although the mitochondria are present in each body cell, there is an expulsion of a couple. Many mitochondria are generally based within one cell; this can depend on the type of cell’s function. The mitochondria are situated within the cytoplasm of the cell alongside other organelles found in the cell.