Mitochondrial Energy Optimizer incorporates the tremendous advances in ourknowledge about the importance of maintaining mitochondrial integrity as weage. Scientists now know that mitochondrial decay in aging is a major drivingforce behind the aging process.11,12 As the mitochondria burn fatty acids to produce cellular energy, it generatesa host of free radicals in the process. That is why a mitochondrial antioxidantlike lipoic acid is so critical. This comprehensive formula provides amuch more potent form of lipoic acid (called R-lipoic acid) than its predecessor,ChronoForte, along with a more effective form of carnitine, called acetyl-l-carnitine-arginate.* Fatty acids that serve as the fuel for the mitochondria are pulled acrossthe mitochondrial membrane by carnitine and other forms, like acetyl-l-carnitine.13,14 Aswe age, we lose the ability to pull fatty acids across the membrane becauseof damage that occurs inside the mitochondria. From birth we have a 1-2%leakage of reactive oxygen species from the respiratory chain in the mitochondriathat increases dramatically with age; generating huge amounts of free radicals.15 Wecall this leakage the “loss of respiratory control.” Mitochondrial Energy Optimizer formula helps restore mitochondrial respiratorycontrol by lowering natural antioxidant leakage and boosting cellular levelsof R-lipoic acid, acetyl-l-carnitine, and endogenous antioxidant enzymes.* This product also provides a powerful new antioxidant called SODzyme,a blend of soy, corn, and wheat sprouts; carnosine, a guard against glycation;16 benfotiamine;vitamin B1 to protect cells against glucose toxicity;17 rhodiola,an herb shown to support mental well being, short-term memory, and concentration;18 andluteolin, a flavonoid shown to lower pro-inflammatory agents.19* | 
