Your mitochondria are truly your body’s lifeline. Most cells have several thousands of them, and can comprise up to 50 percent of your cells’ volume! These tiny organelles, originally thought to have evolved from bacteria, exist in nearly all your cells. Maybe you remember learning about mitochondria in science class. One characteristic that cancer cells share with one another is that they have a radically reduced number of fully functional mitochondria. Peter Pederson from Johns Hopkins, recently made a fascinating discovery: Many people don’t realize that their chances of developing cancer are slim if their mitochondria are healthy and functional. That should be very welcome news to most people – even if you’re not currently fighting cancer or have a friend or family member who is.īut here’s something that I think should be even more reassuring. I believe, along with many of the experts I interviewed for Fat for Fuel, more than 90 percent of cancer cases are either preventable or treatable. Why Cancer Is One of the Most Manageable Diseases We Know of TodayĪn artist's view of human mitochondria inside a cell So how can you take what I’ve learned and put it to good use? That’s the idea behind my new book, Fat for Fuel – to help you take control over obesity and chronic disease, including advanced cancer.
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