Does mitochondrial health matter? Yes, it does!

Can Chat GPT help us solve the "riddle" of the syndromes including long covid, and are we getting even a fraction of the truth from our friendly front-line doctors?

I am unvaxxed

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Who should read this article?

This article is not for everyone

It is for the curious who like to speculate. It is the start of an investigation, not the end. I am recording this process here in case anyone wants to join me on this journey. It is about curious people taking a loose stitch and picking at it until everything below the stitchwork is exposed. There may be nothing of significance hidden below the stitchwork, but we will never know if we don’t pick at it.

It is for those who realise how human health is being challenged, and what it is going to take to save the human race from the genocide, including ourselves. It is for those who know that the entire human race is under threat. See my previous article on this topic if you are not convinced that we are in trouble.

The limitations of the human mind...

Discovering the power of the mitochondria

I am speculating that it all comes down to the mitochondria

“A mitochondrion is an organelle found in the cells of most eukaryotes, such as animals, plants and fungi. Mitochondria have a double membrane structure and use aerobic respiration to generate adenosine triphosphate, which is used throughout the cell as a source of chemical energy.”

It doesn’t matter whether my speculation is correct. The journey of exploring it might well lead to a speculation that is ultimately correct. You will know whether this investigation is worthwhile when we finally turn around our health and recover from everything that is threatening to kill us.

My latest question: are my mitochondria failing?

Digging deeper and deeper

I started by trying to write up about some aspects of health that seem to have huge impact on the mitochondria. I wanted to write about structured water and red light, but I realised I really need to understand what the mitochondria are and what they are doing before I can write meaningfully about structured water or red light. They can wait for a subsequent post or two.

In investigating the mitochondria, I have gone deeper and deeper into the science of the mitochondria. Then I started to look at everything that can harm the mitochondria, and everything that can heal the mitochondria, and the topic kept growing. I realised that the mitochondria are a long term study, and if I want to save my own life, I may not have that time. How do I learn enough to start treating my mitochondria in a way that might make a difference? How do I summarise the topic down to a level that the “normal person” - including me - could use to manage their own health.

While I am struggling to do that, I want to share parts of my research process in case anyone else is going down this path. Maybe we can share the journey and help one another, or maybe there is a doctor out there who can direct us to helpful research.

Using ChatGPT

Note that I do a lot of research through ChatGPT and have found that it is accurate as far as it goes, according to the mainstream narrative. It does not look for alternatives or novel solutions to anything, and it is far too good at omitting those alternatives.
But you can craft your questions sufficiently to force it to return the specific factual information you are looking for. And you can even force it to become a bit creative. To do this I have found that I have to ask my questions and then refine them further and further, based on the responses I am getting. It is a tedious process but you can get to some very interesting places if you do force the issue. ChatGPT tells the truth but not the whole truth, and it cannot lie. I use it with discretion, but it has taken me to places I could not have found alone.

Part of a conversation with ChatGPT on viruses and mitochondria

I am profoundly aware that there is a debate about whether or not viruses exist. This has become so significant that all reasonable conversation that includes the word virus, is shut down. This is enough to make me suspicious. If we are told not to talk about something, and forced not to talk about something, and sabotaged when we do talk about that something, it seems to me that the something we are not allowed to talk about might be far more significant that we even realise. ChatGPT does not question the existence of viruses, so I have been able to lead the conversation down a specific pathway to get the information I want, without harassment and silencing.

It took me several days of questioning and forcing the issue to get to the questions and answers below.

What damages the mitochondria?

Me: If one mitochondria is compromised, are all mitochondria in the body compromised?

ChatGPT: No, if one mitochondrion is compromised, it does not mean that all mitochondria in the body are compromised. Mitochondria are individual organelles within cells, and each cell can contain hundreds to thousands of mitochondria. They function independently of one another within each cell and across different cells in the body.

If a single mitochondrion is damaged or dysfunctional, the cell often has mechanisms to compensate, such as producing more mitochondria or enhancing the function of the remaining healthy mitochondria. However, if a significant number of mitochondria within a cell are compromised, it can affect that cell's function, and if enough cells are impacted, it can affect the function of tissues and organs.

Systemic mitochondrial dysfunction, where many mitochondria across various tissues are compromised, is usually due to broader issues, such as genetic disorders, chronic diseases, or widespread exposure to toxins, rather than the failure of a single mitochondrion.

Me: What sort of chronic diseases or toxins can compromise mitochondrial function across the body?

ChatGPT: Several chronic diseases and toxins can compromise mitochondrial function across the body, leading to systemic effects. Here are some of the key factors:

Chronic Diseases:

1. Diabetes: Chronic high blood sugar levels can lead to oxidative stress, which damages mitochondria and impairs their function. This can contribute to complications like neuropathy and cardiovascular disease.

2. Cardiovascular Diseases: Conditions like atherosclerosis and hypertension can reduce blood flow and oxygen supply to tissues, leading to mitochondrial dysfunction in the heart and other organs.

3. Neurodegenerative Diseases: Diseases like Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, and Huntington's are associated with mitochondrial dysfunction in neurons, contributing to the progression of these diseases.

4. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS): CFS is characterized by impaired energy production, often linked to mitochondrial dysfunction, leading to severe fatigue and other symptoms.

5. Fibromyalgia: Mitochondrial dysfunction has been implicated in fibromyalgia, contributing to widespread pain and fatigue.

6. Cancer: Cancer cells often exhibit altered mitochondrial function, which supports their rapid growth and resistance to apoptosis (programmed cell death).

7. Metabolic Disorders: Conditions like obesity and metabolic syndrome can lead to chronic inflammation and oxidative stress, impairing mitochondrial function across various tissues.

8. Autoimmune Diseases: Diseases like lupus and multiple sclerosis involve chronic inflammation, which can damage mitochondria and impair their function.

Toxins:

1. Heavy Metals: Metals like lead, mercury, cadmium, and arsenic can accumulate in the body and interfere with mitochondrial enzymes, leading to impaired energy production and increased oxidative stress.

2. Pesticides: Certain pesticides, such as rotenone and paraquat, are known to damage mitochondria, leading to neurodegenerative conditions like Parkinson's disease.

3. Environmental Pollutants: Air pollution, including particulate matter and ozone, can induce oxidative stress and inflammation, damaging mitochondria in lung tissue and other organs.

4. Alcohol: Chronic alcohol consumption can damage mitochondria in the liver and other tissues, contributing to liver disease, cardiovascular disease, and neurodegeneration.

5. Medications: Some drugs, such as certain antibiotics (e.g., tetracyclines), antiretrovirals, and chemotherapeutic agents, can have mitochondrial toxicity as a side effect, impairing their function across different tissues.

6. Cigarette Smoke: Tobacco smoke contains numerous toxic compounds that can induce oxidative stress and damage mitochondria, contributing to lung disease, cardiovascular disease, and cancer.

7. Radiation: Exposure to ionizing radiation (e.g., X-rays, gamma rays) can cause direct damage to mitochondrial DNA, leading to dysfunction and cell death.

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Other conversations with ChatGPT

Looking at the chronic diseases and toxins that can damage mitochondria systemically, those of us with “long covid” have almost all of the first list, of chronic diseases, and the entire human race has most of the second list of toxins. I have concluded from this that, even without testing for mitochondrial dysfunction, I personally am very likely to be experiencing systemic mitochondrial damage that warrants treatment, presuming that damage is treatable.

I have previously questioned ChatGPT about tests for mitochondial dysfunction, and for the most part, the various tests listed give indications that there might be something wrong with the mitochondria, but they do not seem to be specific to the mitochondria themselves. As far as I can tell there is no test that will find broad based mitochondial dysfunction such that we know that treatment is required and just what that treatment should be.

If you know what tests for mitochondrial function can give us worthwhile information, please let me know in the comments.

I have previously questioned ChatGPT if specifically covid or 5G can damage the mitochondria across the body, and yes, they both can, so we don’t necessarily need to know whether a virus or 5G is damaging our mitochondria, although treatment may vary accoding to which is doing the damage.

If you know of research specifically on 5G and mitochondria,
please let us know in the comments.

I have previously questioned ChatGPT if the mitochondria can be fixed. Yes, they can, although not necessarily all the downstream damage done by living with damaged mitochondria can be fixed. But without fixing the mitochondria, nothing already damaged or malfunctioning is going to repair itself. Healing the mitochondria is a necessary but not a sufficient component of healing. Healing the mitochondria is a precondition to healing everything else.

I have previously questioned ChatGPT on the best way to treat the mitochondria and this has taken the real questioning skill. The following line of questioning took a lot of forcing but I got there in the end. It relates specificially to nutritional factors. I am also investigating lifestyle factors like structured water and red light, and will get to doing posts on them at some stage in the future.

Nutritional factors for healing the mitochondria

When it comes to the nutritional factors, I am already taking lots of supplements that are working to manage specific symptoms. I know I need to keep taking those to manage symptoms until I work out how to “cure” what ails me. Berberine and alpha lipoic acid, for example, are critical to me currently as they have a direct and immediate impact on lowering blood sugar levels.

When I ask ChatGPT for a general list of supplements to take, unfortunately and confusingly, the list returned changes from day to day. Is this because ChatGPT gets more intelligent? I have no idea. And as often as I try to shorten the list and reduce the number of supplements I am taking, new supplements are added. The list is not coming down much, if at all.

Me: Which supplements on the following list could be removed because they offer no additional value? What additional supplements would I need to take to ensure no aspect of mitchondrial health is missed? CoQ10, Sodium Butyrate, Berberine, Turmeric, Alpha lipoic acid, Resveratrol, Nitric Oxide, Vitamin B Complex, Vitamin C, Magnesium, Quercetin, Zinc, NAD, PQQ (Pyrroloquinoline Quinone), Acetyl L-Carnitine, Pterostilbene, PhosphatidylSerine, olive leaf extract.

Chat GPT: [After a lot of clarification, we came up with the following list of supplements based on supplements I already know are supporting my health.]

Supplements with Unique and Valuable Roles

• CoQ10: Essential for mitochondrial energy production.

• Sodium Butyrate: Supports gut health, indirectly influencing mitochondria.

• Berberine: Supports metabolic health, benefiting mitochondria.

• Turmeric (Curcumin): Potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant, supporting overall mitochondrial function.

• Pterostilbene: A potent polyphenol with antioxidant properties, more bioavailable than resveratrol, and supports mitochondrial biogenesis and function.

• Nitric Oxide: Enhances blood flow, aiding mitochondrial function.

• Vitamin B Complex & Magnesium: Essential for energy production and enzyme function.

• Vitamin C & Zinc: Important antioxidants that support overall health and immune function.

• NAD & PQQ: Directly support mitochondrial function and biogenesis.

• Acetyl L-Carnitine: Aids fatty acid transport into mitochondria, crucial for energy production.

• PhosphatidylSerine: Supports cell membrane integrity, including mitochondrial membranes.

• Alpha-Lipoic Acid: An antioxidant that can help neutralize oxidative stress within mitochondria.

Me: If mitochondrial damage is ongoing, as a result of some aspect of a virus or viral protein, what is the best way to access and stop the virus or viral protein?

ChatGPT: If mitochondrial damage is ongoing due to a virus or viral protein, the best natural strategies to address and stop the viral activity involve a combination of immune system support, antiviral agents, and lifestyle practices that reduce viral replication and mitigate mitochondrial damage.

• Natural Antivirals: Olive leaf extract, garlic, elderberry, echinacea, and astragalus.

• Immune Support: Vitamin D, Vitamin C, Zinc, and probiotics.

• Mitochondrial Protection: NAD+ precursors, CoQ10, PQQ, and alpha-lipoic acid.

• Lifestyle: Fasting, exercise, adequate sleep, and stress reduction.

• Specific Compounds: Curcumin, EGCG (from green tea) for targeting specific viral proteins.

Me: If mitochondrial damage is ongoing, as a result of some aspect of EMF toxicity and particularly 5G, what is the best natural way to protect the body from this toxicity and the resultant damage?

ChatGPT: To protect your body from EMF toxicity, particularly from 5G exposure:

• Antioxidant Support: CoQ10, Alpha-Lipoic Acid, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, NAC, Resveratrol/Pterostilbene.

• Mitochondrial Support: PQQ, NAD+ Precursors, Acetyl L-Carnitine, Magnesium.

• Cellular Repair: Melatonin, Curcumin, Sulforaphane.

• EMF Reduction: Grounding, EMF shielding practices, and minimizing wireless device use.

• Detoxification: Support with glutathione, chlorella, spirulina, and activated charcoal.

• Stress Reduction: Through meditation, exercise, and adequate sleep.

By combining these strategies, you can help mitigate the potential harmful effects of EMF exposure and support overall mitochondrial and cellular health.

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Conclusions

Despite all my attempts at doing so, I am not succeeding in simplifying the process of getting well.

1. I suspect that lifestyle factors that I have not covered yet are primary to feeding healthy mitochondria. Without changing those lifestyle factors, we cannot permanently make our mitochondria healthy. I am sure that drinking healthy water and getting good, full spectrum, sunlight are preconditions to repairing our mitochondria, and frankly, I have not solved this one. Each day since I have been determined to get outside into full spectrum early morning sunlight, there has been no sunlight, either as a result of cloud or of chemtrails. And this is in Australia, the land of sunlight! I am currently exploring artificial ways of simulating both good water and good light.

2. Once that is in place, I suspect that we need to take some or all of the supplements above, to further repair damaged mitochondria. We cannot heal without healing the mitochondria, so this becomes the number 1 health priority. But taking these supplements should not need to be permanent, if we have removed the source of mitochondrial damage. At this stage I have no idea how to identify:

   1. what has damaged the mitochondria in the first place,

   2. what temporary or permanent downstream damage has resulted,

   3. and whether repair has occurred as a result of lifestyle and nutritional changes.

3. Healing the mitochondria will not necessarily repair any bodily organs or systems that have been damaged by dysfunctional mitochondria and so some aspects of health may need specific attention.

Number 3 above led me to yet another interrogation of ChatGPT.

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Can healing the mitochondria heal the body?

Please excuse the length of this section, but I think the entire ChatGPT response warrants inclusion. If mitochondrial dysfunction is the cause of long covid, as I am speculating it is, you can see why long covid tends to include pretty much every disease known to man, and why it evades all conventional treatments.

Me: If organs or bodily systems have been damaged by mitochondrial dysfunction, are there any that cannot be repaired by repairing the mitochondria?

ChatGPT: Repairing mitochondrial dysfunction can significantly improve many aspects of cellular and organ function, but the extent of recovery depends on the severity and duration of the damage, as well as the specific organ or bodily system affected. Here’s a general overview:

Organs and Systems Likely to Benefit from Mitochondrial Repair:

• Muscles: Mitochondrial dysfunction often leads to muscle weakness and fatigue. Improving mitochondrial function can restore muscle energy production, enhance endurance, and reduce muscle pain.

• Brain: Mitochondria play a crucial role in brain health. Repairing mitochondrial function can help improve cognitive function, reduce neurodegenerative symptoms, and support overall brain health. This is particularly relevant for conditions like Alzheimer's or Parkinson's disease.

• Heart: Mitochondria are essential for cardiac muscle function. Improving mitochondrial health can help with conditions like heart failure and cardiomyopathy, improving cardiac function and endurance.

• Liver: The liver is a highly metabolic organ, and mitochondrial dysfunction can impair its detoxification and metabolic functions. Repairing mitochondria can support liver regeneration and function.

• Kidneys: Mitochondrial dysfunction can lead to chronic kidney disease and impaired renal function. Enhancing mitochondrial health may help improve kidney function and protect against further damage.

• Skin: Mitochondrial dysfunction in skin cells can lead to premature aging and poor wound healing. Repairing mitochondria can improve skin health and resilience.

2. Organs and Systems with Potential Limitations:

• Heart Muscle Post-Myocardial Infarction: While mitochondrial repair can improve overall cardiac function, damage from a heart attack (myocardial infarction) can lead to irreversible scarring and loss of heart muscle tissue. Mitochondrial repair may not fully restore function to damaged heart muscle tissue, but it can support overall heart health and potentially improve the remaining functional tissue.

• Nervous System: In cases of severe neurodegeneration, such as advanced Alzheimer's or Parkinson's disease, significant neuronal loss may have occurred. While mitochondrial repair can slow progression and improve remaining function, it may not fully reverse extensive neuronal damage or restore lost neurons.

• Chronic Organ Damage: In cases where there has been prolonged and severe damage, such as in late-stage liver cirrhosis or end-stage kidney disease, the damage may be too extensive for mitochondrial repair alone to restore full function. In such cases, mitochondrial support can be part of a broader treatment strategy.

3. Factors Affecting Recovery:

• Severity of Damage: The extent of damage to the organ or system will affect how well it can be repaired. Mild to moderate mitochondrial dysfunction is more likely to be reversible than severe damage.

• Duration of Dysfunction: Chronic mitochondrial dysfunction leading to long-term damage may result in more difficult or incomplete recovery. Early intervention often leads to better outcomes.

• Underlying Causes: Addressing the root cause of mitochondrial dysfunction (e.g., toxins, genetic mutations, chronic inflammation) is essential for effective repair and restoration.

• Overall Health: General health status, including nutrition, lifestyle, and comorbid conditions, will influence recovery. Supporting overall health alongside mitochondrial repair can improve outcomes.

4. Complementary Approaches:

• Medical Treatments: In some cases, medical interventions, including medications or surgery, may be necessary in conjunction with mitochondrial support to address extensive damage or complications.

• Rehabilitation: For organs like muscles and the heart, physical rehabilitation and exercise can support recovery and function alongside mitochondrial repair.

• Lifestyle Changes: Adopting a healthy lifestyle, including a balanced diet, stress management, and adequate sleep, will support mitochondrial health and overall organ function.

Summary:

While repairing mitochondrial dysfunction can significantly improve many organs and bodily systems, the extent of repair depends on the severity and duration of the damage, as well as the specific organ affected. Mitochondrial repair is most effective when combined with other supportive treatments and lifestyle changes, particularly for severe or chronic damage where full restoration may not be possible.

Who can refer me to any on-line reference or any on-line doctor
promoting, in a user friendly way, natural ways of healing the mitochondria?

How to detox the mitochondria

Part of repairing any aspect of our health is to get rid of the toxins.

How to detox at the mitochondrial level

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