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INCREASE YOUR ENERGY AT THE CELLULAR LEVEL All energy for life is produced in tiny cellular structures called mitochondria in which food molecules and oxygen are combined to produce chemical energy in the form of ATP (adenosine triphosphate). As we age, the number of mitochondria per cell and their output efficiency can decline, resulting in decreased vitality and energy. Compromised mitochondria can also release more toxic exhaust in the form of free-radical molecules, which can further damage mitochondria, DNA, and other critical cell structures. Less efficient production of energy in cells can result in a decrease of physical performance and mental energy. Increasing our dietary consumption of foods rich in antioxidants, particularly polyphenols, can help protect mitochondria and other cell structures from free-radical byproducts of energy production in cells. Additionally, supplementing our diets with nutritional co-factors of energy production in mitochondria can support healthy production of cellular energy. The doTERRA Lifelong Vitality Program includes potent levels of these antioxidant and energy cofactors: ® • Acetyl-L-Carnitine: Helps shuttle fatty acids into mitochondria for energy production • Alpha Lipoic Acid: Supports the production of ATP and acts as a powerful antioxidant in mitochondria • Coenzyme Q10: Important coenzyme for energy production; supports heart health • Quercetin: Provides powerful polyphenol antioxidant protection in mitochondria and other cell structures • Resveratrol: Polyphenol found in red wine; supports healthy mitochonodrial biogenesis • Vitamins and Minerals: Essential cofactors of energy production in cells • Essential Fatty Acids: Required for cell growth; supports healthy cellular function MITOCHONDRIA: Sometimes described as micro power plants in cells, mitochondria produce the energy chemical adenosine triphosphate (ATP) that powers all cellular activity for life. Cellular mitochondria also play critical roles in other cell functions, including intracellular signaling, cellular differentiation, growth, and apoptosis. Mitochondrial energy functions can decrease with age or increased exposure to oxidative stressors. to order 1-800-411-8151