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Mitochondrial Function and Cognition

Meaning

Mitochondrial Function and Cognition describes the direct, inseparable link between the health and efficiency of cellular mitochondria, the powerhouses of the cell, and the optimal performance of the brain’s cognitive processes. Since the brain is the most metabolically demanding organ, requiring a vast, continuous supply of ATP, the fidelity of mitochondrial respiration is paramount for complex functions like memory and executive control. Impaired function, often due to oxidative stress or aging, leads to energy deficits that manifest clinically as cognitive decline.