Mitochondria + Toxins: Why They Matter More Than You Think
- Jennifer Dillman
- 1 day ago
- 2 min read
When most people think about feeling tired, sluggish, foggy, or “off,” they tend to look outward—stress, schedule, lack of sleep. And sure, those matter. But inside your cells there’s a quieter story unfolding… and it has everything to do with your mitochondria and your toxic load.
Let’s break this down without the biochemistry headache.
Your Mitochondria = Your Cell’s Energy Grid
These tiny powerhouses make ATP—your body’s usable energy.
They’re sensitive, intelligent, and a little dramatic. When things are good, they hum. When things are bad, they panic.
And what do they REALLY hate?
Toxins.
How Toxins Knock Out Your Energy
Toxins—from plastics to pollution to fragrances to pesticides—can:
Block mitochondrial enzymes (translation: slow ATP production)
Increase oxidative stress
Inflame cell membranes
Drain your antioxidant reserves
Bog down Phase I/Phase II liver detox pathways, causing a cellular traffic jam
When these systems slow down, you don’t just “feel tired.”
You feel like your metabolism doesn’t listen, your brain forgets what you walked into the room for, and your motivation dissolves into thin air.
Your Body Wants to Detox — It Just Needs the Pathway Clear
Your liver and lymphatic system are built to handle toxins…
but in today’s world, the load is simply too high for most people to manage without support.
When detox pathways are sluggish:
Mitochondria can’t keep up
Energy drops
Hormones struggle
Inflammation rises
Weight becomes stubborn
Mood and sleep take a hit
It’s not you. It’s chemistry.
Supporting Mitochondria = Supporting Detox (and vice-versa)
Mitochondria run on nutrients, antioxidants, clean hydration, and a clear pathway for toxins to exit the body.
You fix the drainage → Mitochondria breathe.
You fix the mitochondria → Detox runs smoothly.
It’s a beautiful, circular system when it works.
Where OmniCleanse Fits
This is exactly why I incorporate OmniCleanse into client programs.
It’s one of the few systems that supports all three at once:
Phase I liver detox
Phase II liver detox
Mitochondrial & lymphatic pathways
It gives your cells the hand-off they need to keep energy production humming.
If you want a structured, guided way to reboot your energy after the holidays, my January OmniCleanse program is the place to start. It’s gentle, effective, and absolutely doable.
If your body’s been whispering “it’s time,” this is your sign.
