Antibiotics Side Effects on the Mitochondria

Science is just beginning to understand how important your mitochondria are to warding off the diseases of aging. And, as usual, mainstream medicine is lagging way behind.
Along with your telomeres, the cellular time keepers at the ends of your chromosomes, your mitochondria are another key component of the anti-aging equation.
You see, these tiny organelles in your cells are the power plants that turn fuel into energy for your body. Healthy mitochondria keep you young and energetic. 
Research shows that damaged mitochondria can lead to:

Schizophrenia and bipolar disorder;
Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease;
Epilepsy, migraines, and nerve pain;
Loss of muscle control and balance;
Strokes, heart disease, and coronary artery disease;
Chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia;
Blindness;
Diabetes;
Hepatitis C and cirrhosis.1

Now new research reveals that antibiotics smother your mitochondria.
I’ve been warning about the side effects of antibiotics for years. Yes, they’ve saved many lives. But rampant overuse of these drugs has left us with a slew of health problems.
Antibiotic Side Effects on The Gut
Antibiotics destroy the good bacteria that make up your gut’s flora. They impact digestion, the immune system, and the endocrine system.

Now a study in the journal, Cell Reports, has raised the alarm about tetracyclines.2 These drugs are used for bacterial infections. They treat urinary tract infections, acne, malaria, Lyme disease,...

Source: Al Sears, MD Natural Remedies - March 25, 2016 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Al Sears Tags: Natural Cures Source Type: news