Tag: mitochondrial function
Mitochondrial Health and Antibiotics
Antibiotics are lifesaving medications, but their impact on mitochondrial health is a growing area of concern. Since mitochondria evolved from ancient bacteria (endosymbiotic theory), some antibiotics unintentionally target mitochondrial function, leading to energy deficits, oxidative stress, and long-term metabolic consequences. How Antibiotics Affect Mitochondria 1. Mitochondrial Protein Synthesis Inhibition 2. Increased Oxidative Stress 3. Mitochondrial…