Bioenergetics

Bioenergetics is the study of how energy flows through living systems, particularly how cells produce, store, and utilize energy to sustain life. It focuses on the biochemical and physiological processes that convert food and oxygen into ATP (the energy our cells use to function), and how disruptions in this process affect metabolism, health, and disease.

The energy we generate in every cell—ATP—fuels everything we do, from thinking to moving. Our cells depend on it for their daily function, repair, and regeneration.

ATP is made inside the mitochondria, tiny energy factories within our cells. The food we eat can either enhance or impair this process, and maintaining strong energy production, especially as we age, is key to staying healthy long-term.

Core principles of bio-energetics:

1. Energy Availability

Your cells need adequate fuel (glucose, oxygen, micronutrients) to make ATP. This means:

• Eating enough—not undereating

• Prioritizing easily usable fuel sources

• Supporting digestion and nutrient absorption

2. Mitochondrial Function

Healthy mitochondria are essential for efficient ATP production. This includes:

• Minimizing stressors that impair mitochondria (like Omega 6-overload, chronic stress, toxins)

• Supporting mitochondrial repair and biogenesis with key pro-mithochondrial nutrients

3. Stress & Hormonal Balance

Chronic stress and hormonal imbalances (like high cortisol, low thyroid) shift metabolism into survival mode, slowing energy production. It's essential to:

• Lower perceived and physiological stress

• Support thyroid function (which regulates metabolic rate)

• Stabilize blood sugar and cortisol rhythms