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April 9, 2025 29 mins

#150 - Brain Fog? Forgetfulness? Trouble Focusing? Your Mitochondria Might Be Aging Faster Than You Are

If you’ve ever walked into a room and immediately forgotten why you're there, you’ll want to hear this. What if your brain fog isn’t just a coffee shortage… but a mitochondrial meltdown?

In this episode of the Pretty Well Podcast, we’re digging into the real root of brain health—your mitochondria.

Yep, those tiny powerhouses are pulling more weight than you think. You’ll learn 7 simple, science-backed ways to boost your brain clarity, energy, and focus (without adding 42 more supplements to your cart).

If you’re dealing with forgetfulness, low energy, or feeling like your brain’s operating on dial-up, this one's for you.

We’re talking longevity, cognitive vitality, and how to keep your brain as sharp as your wit. Think of it as a tune-up for your brain; real ways to support long-term cognitive health so you can stay sharp, focused, and actually remember where you put your keys.

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Atorvastatin decreases the coenzyme Q10 level in the blood of patients at risk for cardiovascular disease and stroke; Arch Neurol. 2004;61(6):889-892. doi:10.1001/archneur.61.6.889

https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaneurology/fullarticle/786017#google_vignette

Effects of Coenzyme Q10 on Statin‐Induced Myopathy: An Updated Meta‐Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials; Journal of the American Heart Association

Volume 7, Number 19 https://doi.org/10.1161/JAHA.118.009835

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