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The Engine of Life — Understanding Mitochondrial Energy Production

Analysis by Dr. Joseph Mercola

mitochondrial energy production

Story at-a-glance

  • Just like a car can't run without gas, your body can't function without cellular energy. Yet doctors often treat symptoms while missing the real problem — an energy deficit at a cellular level

The dairy industry has altered cows' diets by introducing "rumen-protected fats," which bypass the natural digestion process and increase PUFAs in milk. If you want to consume dairy with its original fat composition, what should you look for?

  • Dairy from cows fed with soybean and canola for a higher PUFA content
  • Grass fed dairy from cows raised on traditional diets without industrial seed oils

    Grass fed cows produce milk with its natural fat composition, while industrial feeding increases PUFA levels and reduces beneficial saturated fats. Learn more.

  • Low-fat or PUFA-enriched dairy for better heart health
  • Avoid dairy entirely, as all milk now contains altered fats

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