Energy, broadly defined as the ability of a body or system to perform work, is a concept that spans multiple fields, including health, astronomy, physics, and sports. There are many types of energy, such as chemical, electromagnetic, and thermal, among others.
Our bodies require energy to carry out all of their functions, both involuntary ones like breathing and digestion, and voluntary ones like walking, thinking, and cooking. The food we eat provides the raw materials needed to generate that energy, but what happens in our bodies to transform those nutrients into usable energy?
What is mitochondria and how does it influence your energy?
Cells are the fundamental building blocks of the body. Just as our body has organs, cells have the so-called organelles inside them to carry out the different necessary functions to keep alive. One of these organelles is the mitochondria, responsible for supplying most of the energy for cellular functions.
Mitochondria get energy through a process called cellular respiration. For this reason, this organelle is also known as the “lung” of the cell. Cellular respiration is a set of biochemical reactions in which organic compounds (nutrients such as sugars) are completely degraded into inorganic substances. This process releases energy (in the form of a molecule called ATP), which the cell uses to carry out its many other functions.
ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate or Adenosine Triphosphate) is therefore the primary energy-carrying molecule for all forms of life (bacteria, yeasts, moulds, algae, plants, animal cells). The amount of ATP we have in our cells gives us information about the energy we have to “use”.
How Biow Supports mitochondria Function
Scientific studies have shown that Biow positively impacts mitochondrial function.
Biow not only emits energy, but also helps the mitochondria in our cells to generate more ATP.
This has been shown in several studies, one of them about the sports performance (1) of a football team. The effect of Biow on mitochondrial capacity and protein synthesis in Villarreal FC football players was observed and relevant data was found on the mitochondrial complexes and their relationship with the production of ATP, key for cell performance.
First, an increase in ATP concentration was observed after matches in most cases.
In addition, in relation to protein synthesis, an increase in protein was found at different times:
- At 72 hours, 44% of players showed this increase;
- after 15 days, 44%;
- at 23 days, 56%; and
- after 34 days, 67%.
To summarise, the mitochondria of the cells of the Villareal players exposed to Biow created more energy and, therefore, improved their cellular performance, which can be translated into an improvement in their sports performance.
Cellular energy for a better quality of life
The energy produced by mitochondria is directly linked to the body’s immune system. As mitochondria age or become less efficient, the immune system weakens. Biow helps keep mitochondria healthy, ensuring they produce more ATP, which enhances physical performance and strengthens the immune system. The scientific research behind Biow supports these results.
In conclusion, Biow serves as the perfect ally in activating mitochondria, helping you live longer and enjoy a better quality of life. If you’d like to learn more, we’re here to help!
References:
- Increased sports performance: Joint study with Villarreal. Dr. Ana Ma Coto Montes, Cellular Response to Oxidative Stress Group. (2022). Study of the effect of BIOW on mitochondrial capacity and protein synthesis. Pillars of cell improvement.