We will be interviewing Sundeep Dugar PhD of Blue Oak Nutraceuticals about why a mito cocktail is sometimes not enough for those with autism, PANS/PANDAS and other chronic health conditions on Wednesday, April 29th at 1:00pm Eastern. Sign up below to join us and ask him your own questions in this live interview!
What Is Mitochondrial Dysfunction?
Mitochondrial dysfunction is what occurs when the mitochondria (organelles that provide power to the body) are not able to do their job due to genetic or environmental factors. When the mitochondria are not working properly, a whole host of symptoms may appear, usually across several systems within the body. In children, these symptoms often appear as neurological and/or motor symptoms.
Common Symptoms and/or Diagnoses Among Children with Mitochondrial Dysfunction
- Low muscle tone/hypotonia
- Extreme fatigue
- Inability to regulate temperature
- Neurological symptoms
- Symptoms of autism
- Symptoms of ADHD
- Difficulty waking
- Problems with blood-sugar regulation
What Is a Mito Cocktail?
A mito cocktail is usually a custom-blended mix of nutritional supplements that can boost the power production from existing mitochondria. Common supplements in a mito cocktail are:
- Cod liver oil
- Vitamin E
- CoQ10
- Phosphatidylcholine
- MCT (Medium-Chain Triglycerides) oil
- Acetyl-l-carnitine
In This Expert Interview
In this interview, Dr. Dugar will help us to answer the following questions:
- What is mitochondrial dysfunction?
- What are common chronic conditions that have a mitochondrial dysfunction component in children?
- Are there any tests for mitochondrial dysfunction?
- What are ways to improve mitochondrial function?
- What is a mito cocktail?
- What is mitochondria biogenesis?
- What increases mitochondria biogenesis?
- Why is a mito cocktail of supplements sometimes not enough to improve mitochondrial function?
- Which is more helpful for those with mitochondrial dysfunction, taking more mito cocktail zupplements or creating more mitochondria (or both)? Why?
- What is epichatechin, and can it improve mitochondrial dysfunction?
Join us in this live interview to ask your own questions!
About Sundeep Dugar PhD
Sundeep Dugar has almost 40 years of experience and great success in small-molecule drug discovery and development in oncology, – inflammation,
 the central nervous system, and cardiovascular and metabolic disorders.
He founded Advantium Pharma in 2005, which is a contract research and manufacturing company. He founded Sphaera Pharma in 2008, establishing a new and unique model for drug discovery and development. He founded Epirium Bio in 2019, which is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company. He then founded Aayam Therapeutics in 2022 advancing therapeutics for patients.
15 years ago, research in mitochondrial bioenergetics piqued his interest, and he has devoted significant time and resources to this research ever since.
Dr. Dugar is the:
- Co-inventor of Zetia® (ezetimibe) and Vytorin® (ezetimibe/simvastatin) at Bristol-Myers Squibb and Schering-Plough. American Chemical Society’s 2005 National Inventor of the Year Award and 2004 Heroes of Chemistry Award.
- Co-author of 70+ publications and presentations, and co-inventor on 100+ issued and applied patents.
- Co-organizer of the R. Bryan Miller Symposium at UC Davis for 20+ years, where he is Senior Research Fellow, helped create the UC Davis Pharmaceutical Chemistry program, and previously served as Trustee of the UC Davis Foundation.
- Leading team (named A New Dimension) that is a semifinalist and Top 40 Milestone 1 Award winner in the prestigious $101 Million XPRIZE Healthspan competition.
Disclaimer
This expert interview is not a substitute for medical advice, treatment, diagnosis, or consultation with a medical professional. It is intended for general informational purposes only and should not be relied on to make determinations related to treatment of a medical condition. Documenting Hope has not verified and does not guaranty the accuracy of the information provided in this expert interview.
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