A venerable theory of aging is the Mitochondrial Free Radical Theory (MFRTA). Mitochondria are the energy factories of the cell, where sugar is burned to create electrochemical energy. Of necessity, the mitochondria use high-energy chemistry, and this creates toxic waste … Continue reading →
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