Mitochondrial Disease
ShareCompartir
Mitochondria are tiny parts of almost every cell in your body. Mitochondria are like the power house of the cells. They turn sugar and oxygen into energy that the cells need to work.
In mitochondrial diseases, the mitochondria cannot efficiently turn sugar and oxygen into energy, so the cells do not work correctly.
Resources
Additional Information
E-mail Your Friends
"Children with autism spectrum disorder are not being diagnosed as early as they could be. Learn the signs of autism and get help if you’re concerned."
Share on Facebook
“Many children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are not being identified as early as they could be. Early identification is the most powerful tool we have right now to make a difference in the lives of children with ASD.”
Share on Twitter
“Too many children w/ autism are not being identified as early as they could be. Earlier is better. #ActEarly”
- Page last reviewed: March 10, 2017
- Page last updated: February 25, 2015
- Content source: