Write An Essay On Mitochondrial Disease

Mitochondrial disease happens when the mitochondria in a cell fail to produce enough energy for the cell to function. This results in a disease called mitochondrial disease, this is a genetic disorder with no cure. There can be many different forms of mitochondrial disease such as, Alper’s disease. Alper’s disease begins during early childhood; symptoms include increased muscle tone, seizures and loss of cognitive ability. There are many causes for the disease, with genetics, metabolic aspects and mitochondria playing an important role in the appearance of this disorder. Mitochondria is the “powerhouse cell”. The mitochondria produce energy by turning fats, protein and sugars into a chemical substance the body uses to live. Mitochondria are membrane bound cells.

Mitochondrial Replacement Therapy also known as MRT is when the DNA is taken from a healthy donor in an attempt to stop the transmission of mitochondrial disease from one generation to the next. This therapy will give women a chance with the mitochondrial disease mutation to have an excellent chance of having a healthy child that is over 99% matched with her and her partner’s DNA. This therapy will also free any future generations from mitochondrial

If a kid or adult with mitochondrial disease starts fasting this can be very dangerous for their health. Overnight fasting can also be dangerous for kids and adults with mitochondrial disease for example fasting from 8pm until 8am, kids and adults will befit from a snack before bed or being woken up in the middle of the night for a snack. This snack should not be a sugary snack such as a chocolate bar or jelly. It is best if the snack is homemade without much sugar. Adults and kids should not try losing weight by decreasing their meal intake. This could result in vomiting, loss of appetite (like the flu). Small frequent meals could benefit some people other than