A free interactive resource from Timothy Carpenter, MD
Meet your mitochondria.
They’re not just tiny batteries.
Explore how cellular energy systems respond to movement, recovery, nutrition, sleep and environment.
Dr. Carpenter here.
Let’s learn without turning curiosity into self-diagnosis.
Mitochondria help convert energy from food into a form cells can use. They also participate in signaling, adaptation and cellular maintenance.
They respond to the environment around them. Movement, sleep, recovery and nutrition all matter—but fatigue is complex and cannot be explained by one organelle or one supplement.
— Timothy Carpenter, MD
Educational disclaimer
This lab does not evaluate mitochondrial function, diagnose fatigue or recommend any supplement, medication or exercise program. Persistent, severe, new or unexplained fatigue deserves individualized medical evaluation. This resource is not medical advice and does not establish a physician-patient relationship.