Mitochondria are often called the “powerhouses of the cell,” but what happens when they stop working? In this episode of the Funny Medicine Podcast, we break down mitochondrial disorders, explain why they are so complex and rare, and bust myths spreading on social media about so-called mitochondrial challenges.

You’ll learn:

• What mitochondrial disorders are and how they affect the body

• Why these conditions are inherited through maternal DNA • The real symptoms and daily struggles patients face

• Why diagnosing and managing mitochondrial disease is so difficult

• The truth about myths linking vaccines to mitochondrial disorders

• The latest science, including mitochondrial donation techniques

Our goal is to replace pseudoscience with facts. By explaining these genetic disorders clearly, we show  ...