Powerhouse

Mitochondria are the energy “powerhouses” of our cells. They are the foundation of cellular energy (ATP) production and homeostasis. Mitochondria are also involved in beta oxidation of fatty acids and metabolism of amino acids, lipids, cholesterol, steroids, and nucleotides. However, mitochondrial function can be disrupted by various factors, including poor nutrition, environmental toxins, oxidative damage, and aging. Mitochondrial dysfunction is associated with cardiovascular disease, chronic fatigue, cancer, diabetes, and other issues.

Ojas Powerhouse is a potent blend of vitamins, antioxidants and enzymes formulated to support mitochondrial health and function.

Ingredient Highlights

Alpha lipoic acid (ALA)

• Needed for energy metabolism (ATP production)
• Antioxidant and may help regenerate other antioxidants such as vitamin E and glutathione
• May have a preventative effect on mitochondrial aging

Coenzyme Q10 (PQ10)

• Essential for mitochondrial function
• Powerful antioxidant
  

Carnitine

• Required for mitochondria to use fatty acids in energy (ATP) production
• May have a preventative effect on mitochondrial aging
• In combination with ALA, may repair damaged mitochondria

For full ingredient list, see Supplement Facts photo.

This supplement is vegan/vegetarian friendly, non-GMO, and has been third-party tested as free from gluten, soy, wheat, corn, eggs, dairy, citrus, preservatives, artificial flavor, artificial color, starch, and sugar.

Directions

Adults: Take 1 capsule 3 times daily, or as directed by your health care practitioner.

Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding; if you have liver disease, kidney disease, and/or a seizure disorder; if you are taking blood pressure medication; or if you have diabetes. May cause digestive problems. Discontinue use and consult a health care practitioner if you experience sweating, paleness, chills, headache, dizziness and/or confusion.

Studies & References

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Hansen S.H., et al. “A role for taurine in mitochondrial function.” Journal of Biomedical Science. Vol. 17, Suppl. 1 (2010): S23.

Sebastián, D., R. Acín‐Pérez, and K. MoriNo. “Mitochondrial health in aging and age‐related metabolic disease.” Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity. Vol. 2016 (2016): 5831538. Epub.

Dörsam, B., and J. Fahrer. “The disulfide compound α‐lipoic acid and its derivatives: A novel class of anticancer agents targeting mitochondria.” Cancer Letters. Vol. 371, No. 1 (2016): 12–19.

Lei, L., et al. “‐Lipoic acid attenuates endoplasmic reticulum stress‐induced insulin resistance by improving mitochondrial function in HepG2 cells.” Cell Signalling. Vol. 28, No. 10 (2016): 1441–1450.

Ames, B.N., and J. Liu. “Delaying the mitochondrial decay of aging with acetylcarnitine.” Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences. Vol. 1033 (2004): 108–116.

Kathirvel, E., et al. “Acetyl‐l‐carnitine and lipoic acid improve mitochondrial abnormalities and serum levels of liver enzymes in a mouse model of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.” Nutrition Research. Vol. 33, No. 11 (2013): 932–941.