Mitochondrial Disease Awareness Week

Today wraps up Mitochondrial Disease Awareness Week. Please take a few minutes today to watch this video. It will take less than 7 minutes of your time.

What is mitochondrial disease? Mitochondrial disease is a chronic, genetic disorder that occurs when the mitochondria of the cell fails to produce enough energy for cell or organ function. The incidence affects about 1:3000-4000 individuals in the US. There are many forms and severities of mitochondrial disease and it presents very differently from individual to individual.

Please visit http://www.mitoaction.org for more information.

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