What Mineral Destroys Mitochondria? Understanding the Role of Toxic Heavy Metals
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Chronic exposure to toxic heavy metals, like arsenic and mercury, is a primary environmental cause of mitochondrial dysfunction. While no single essential mineral destroys these cellular powerhouses, certain heavy metals can cause severe damage through the induction of oxidative stress and interference with energy production pathways. This critical distinction is key to understanding cellular health.
