Good energy for better health

instead (Cells. August 2019; 8(8): 795.). Cellular uncoupling may explain why some people can maintain a healthy weight and have a lower risk of developing obesity-related diseases despite consuming a high-calorie diet.

Although still a matter of hot scientific debate, uncoupling may prove to be a key mechanism for increased efficiency of fat burning, decreased oxidative stress, and reduced inflammation, the hallmark of chronic diseases like heart disease, diabetes, and dementia.

Certain foods play a prominent role in the uncoupling of proteins that spur on this unfolding process, including:

1. Caffeine & Alcohol: Caffeine and alcohol may affect uncoupling protein activity positively. Two studies cited in Archives of Biochemistry and Biophysics (559 (2014) 75–90), “resulted not only in an increased number of mitochondria in the studied tissues but also in an increased rate of survival and improved motor function.” More powerful cells are working, living longer, or aging more slowly!

Good energy production in the body can bring us speed, agility, and the power to stay younger for longer. The body produces power in our cells (in mitochondria), generating most of our energy through a molecule called ATP, or adenosine triphosphate. It pulls together from the food we eat. ATP then goes forward like a “currency” and becomes the power or the dollar bill spent to execute processes like muscle contraction, nerve impulses that produce thinking and response, and so much more.

While sugars are one of the most prevalent energizers, the body can also use fats as an energy source, running as a “dual-fuel” system if sugars are not readily available. This process is called ketosis.

When ATP production gets revved up, the benefits become innumerable and can include increased brain function, speed of injury or illness recovery, and slowing and perhaps even reversing the aging process. Several tried and true ways of increasing ATP production to take advantage of this wellness opportunity may include:

1.Eat for cell production: The “powerhouses” that make ATP need a diet that sparks their production. One lesser bit of known research identifies that reducing dietary carbohydrates (i.e., sugars/glucose) increases the likelihood of ketones being produced. Cells then generate power under ketones, and sugars are a “dual-fuel” system. This system can increase mitochondria function by shifting how metabolism in a cell works and increase “the demand on our mitochondria… (that) may trigger adaptations that improve mitochondrial function” (Ketones and the Mitochondria; April 25, 2022; KetoNutrition).

2. Get enough sleep: Lack of sleep can interfere with the body’s ability to produce ATP, resulting in an aging effect noted by researcher Jonas Mengel-From, associate professor at the University of Southern Denmark. For example, after studying twins, researchers noted that 90 minutes less sleep per night reduced cell function by 10 years, which means the sleepdeprived twin aged 10 years over the other.

3. Considering supplements: Beneficial supplements may support energy production, such as coenzyme Q10, creatine, B vitamins, and iron. These additions effectively increasing ATP production and energy levels in research. However, users need to be aware that production of energy is not the result of one element. The body blends elements and factors together, so adding just one to the mix may be ineffective. If supplements are considered, they should be discussed with a healthcare provider first.

A new theory on increasing energy has recently jumped into the picture. This is the idea is that certain genetic and environmental factors may influence the ability of cells to produce ATP and heat separately, a process that is usually “coupled.” The separation of this entwined process would allow for energy that would typically be lost as heat to be used to produce ATP

2. Polyphenols: There are hundreds of types of polyphenols in vegetable and plant materials. This group of plant compounds has several potential health benefits, including the ability to control the activity of the proteins that uncouple cells. In addition, foods rich in polyphenols, including fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, seeds, coffee, and red wine (resveratrol), may help cells uncouple, spurring the process.

3. Omega-3 fatty acids: Omega-3 fatty acids are a type of polyunsaturated fat that has long been known to reduce the risk of heart disease, diabetes, depression, and dementia. In Nutrients. 2018 Mar; 10(3): 350 researchers examined the role that omega-3s play in cellular uncoupling and found them to be impactful in facilitating the process. Good sources of omega-3 fatty acids include fatty fish, nuts, and seeds. Omega-3s can also be supplemented for those without access to quality fats.

The above information is for educational purposes only. Nothing in this article constitutes medical advice. All medical advice should be sought from a medical professional.

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