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Autistic Fatigue: How to Increase Energy
Many people over the age of 60 struggle with memory loss, brain fog, fatigue and mobility struggles. These symptoms are much rarer in children—with the exception of those who have been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder.
The Importance of Mitochondria Function
Children with autism may grapple with impaired thinking, fatigue, lack of energy, and memory problems. It is highly likely that mitochondria function issues due to high oxygen load are at fault.
The reason for this can be a failure of mitochondria function due to high oxygen load. The mitochondria is considered “the powerhouse of the cells.” It’s also where the food we eat is broken down by two processes: oxidative phosphorylation and the Krebs cycle.
The primary purpose of mitochondria is to transform the calories into a form where the energy they provide can be extracted and used throughout the body. In addition to the chemical processes involved in achieving this, it’s worth noting that the byproducts that ensue from mitochondria extraction include free radicals. These are ions that normally oxidize the cells and can lead to damage in excess.
If the body has a healthy metabolism, the enzymes will immediately neutralize these free radicals. To this end, normal functioning of the enzymes requires minerals such as manganese, copper, zinc, ascorbic acid, and selenium.
Causes of High Oxygen Load in Children
Issues involving mitochondrial function may lead to other complications in children. Signs and symptoms may range from slow metabolism to impeded brain function and also the inability to excrete toxic waste.
These complications are often associated with an overarching lack of energy and fatigue. As a result, a healthy metabolism—and sufficient mitochondrial function—is key. This is where preventing high oxygen load comes in.
The causes of high oxygen load include:
- Exposure to toxins such as detergents and pesticides.
- Overexposure to radiation.
- Chronic inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract.
- Consumption of packaged foods that have a high trans fat content (thereby hindering fatty acid function, which is supposed to act as an antioxidant), as well as the consumption of foods with high sugar content and elevated glycemic values.
- Consumption of unhygienic water.
These causes can be addressed in themselves to help repair the mitochondria. The following section will offer further insight into potential solutions.
Repairing Mitochondrial Function After High Oxygen Load
Doctors recommend consuming omega-3 fatty acids, along with other nutrients that make up the mitochondria’s membrane structure, to mitigate high oxygen load.
This can also help in co-factor production, including that which is necessary for the Krebs cycle (and subsequently niacin, riboflavin, and methylcobalamin).
Additionally, the consumption of trace elements like manganese, copper, zinc, and selenium—and the antioxidant enzyme SOD, or superoxide dismutase—can work as a co-factor. Antioxidants like ubiquinol are also advised, as they help to produce ATP.
Summary
In summary, the symptoms of autism—including fatigue, lack of energy, difficulty thinking, and poor memory—are often due to unhealthy mitochondria function.
So, to ensure the proper functioning of the brain and the nervous system, it is paramount that we supply the body with the nutrients it needs.
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Dreams Can Come True
See how C.A.T.’s targeted nutritional supplements therapy changed three-year-old Lior’s Life.
In May 2020, we embarked on a fascinating documentary journey. For five months, we filmed Lior and his parents. The film documents his targeted therapy and teaches how it is possible to dramatically reduce autism symptoms by analyzing advanced laboratory tests and applying an in-depth understanding of how to repair impaired metabolic processes that influence behaviors.
