Nutrition and supplement support
Energy intake and fatigue
Mitochondrial disease nutrition should be planned with the treating team. Some people need advice about meal timing, avoiding prolonged fasting or adapting intake during illness. A healthy person's fatigue does not automatically require the same disease-specific approach.
Protein and activity
Adequate protein and an appropriate activity programme support muscle function. The right exercise intensity depends on health and symptoms; pushing through marked exercise intolerance is not a test of commitment. Keep food intake and functional changes visible in the same record.
CoQ10, riboflavin and other supplements
These may be considered in particular mitochondrial diagnoses, but they are not universal SS-31 companions. Benefits can depend on the disease mechanism. A supplement list from another person's mitochondrial clinic is not a personalised plan.
Creatine, antioxidants and nutrient gaps
Creatine may have separate exercise-related uses, but a proven SS-31 synergy has not been established. Large antioxidant stacks do not automatically improve mitochondrial function. Iron, B12 or vitamin D should address a recognised need; excess iron can be harmful. Review all supplements with the clinician, particularly when kidney disease or complex treatment is present.