Mitochondrial disease. Mitochondrial disease is a group of disorders caused by dysfunctional mitochondria, the organelles that generate energy for the cell. Mitochondria are found in every cell of the human body except red blood cells and convert the energy of food molecules into the ATP that powers most cell functions. Mitochondrial diseases are sometimes (about 15% of the time)[1] caused by the mitochondrial DNA that affect mitochondrial function.
Mitochondrial diseases take on unique characteristics both because of the way the diseases are often inherited and because mitochondria are so critical to cell function. The subclass of these diseases that have neuromuscular disease symptoms are often called a mitochondrial myopathy. Classification[edit] In addition to the mitochondrial myopathies, other examples include: Nota bene: Conditions such as Friedreich's ataxia can affect the mitochondria, but are not associated with mitochondrial proteins. Symptoms[edit] Characteristics[edit] Causes[edit] Statistics[edit] The Skinny on Obesity (Ep. 1): An Epidemic for Every Body. Maryland Naturopath - Dr. Bryan P. Walsh. Female hormone video 1.wmv. Insulin and the Regulation of Glucose in the Blood. How Insulin Gets Glucose Into a Cell.