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Without energy, we cannot survive. It is as simple – and complex – as that.

The human body is fueled by trillions of microscopic powerhouses called mitochondria. Present in almost every cell in our bodies, these tiny but mighty, energy-producing structures generate the energy we need to survive.

When mitochondria are dysfunctional, the impact on the body can be devastating. Those affected can suffer a myriad of symptoms that cause health and quality of life to decline and, for too many, result in death.

Every 30 minutes, a child is born with mitochondrial disease. There are hundreds of illnesses associated with mitochondrial dysfunction, including dementia, ALS, Parkinson's disease, cancers, and the list is growing. Mitochondrial disease can affect anyone at any age. There is no cure.