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Mitochondria are the power stations inside every cell, converting food into energy. But in modern life, with constant carbohydrate intake and low energy demand, they become overwhelmed. Just like solar panels producing too much electricity for full batteries, mitochondria have nowhere to send surplus fuel. This triggers oxidative stress, inflammation, and early ageing. Insulin is meant to divert excess glucose to safe storage — but when that system fails, metabolic chaos follows. In this article, we explore how your mitochondria manage energy, what causes them to overload, and how lifestyle changes can help restore balance and protect long-term health
Visceral fat (VAT) is the dangerous, hidden fat stored around your organs — and it may be a sign that your mitochondria are becoming overloaded with glucose. When fuel intake exceeds energy demand, glucose that can’t be used or stored ends up as fat. VAT doesn’t just sit there; it releases inflammatory molecules and free fatty acids that worsen insulin resistance, damage muscle metabolism, and trap you in a vicious cycle. This blog explains how ageing, muscle loss, glucose spikes and genetic factors all drive VAT accumulation — and how reversing the cycle requires restoring mitochondrial health, increasing muscle mass, and reducing glycaemic overload.