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Combatting “Capsule Fatigue” with MitoCORE

Mar 31, 2025 09:31AM ● By Dr. Gary Kracoff
Many people are suffering from “capsule fatigue”. Also known as pill fatigue, the condition describes when someone loses motivation to take their medication or supplements. It can occur when someone has too many capsules to take or has to take them too frequently. Supplements can be very helpful to support antioxidants levels to prevent free radical damage, support the immune system and assist with detoxification.  

The body’s cells and organ systems depend on an adequate supply of energy to function optimally. The mitochondria, known as the powerhouse of the cell, contain nutrients and enzymes that are important for cellular energy metabolism, including those that convert food to usable energy in the form of adenosine triphosphate (ATP). ATP functions as the key source of energy for all cells. To increase mitochondrial output, there must be adequate fuel supply for combustion and abundant antioxidants to scavenge free radical by-products. Preserving our energy reserves and increasing energy output is a critical part of maintaining optimal health.

Lack of sleep, too much stress, poor nutrition and prescription medications can draw on energy reserves, using them up faster than they can be replenished. Even the vital biologic systems can create an energy deficit that needs to be restored.

Some of the most energy demanding systems in the body are liver detoxification, immune function, cardiovascular function and neurologic function. Cellular energy production is a delicate balance. Mitochondria generate both 90 percent of the body’s energy supply and of the free radical burden. Increased stress, poor nutrition, negative lifestyle factors and exposure to toxins alter mitochondrial function, tipping the balance towards free radical production. These volatile molecules damage proteins, nucleic acids and lipids, causing cellular injury and accelerated aging. When mitochondria malfunction due to free radical-induced stress, energy production plummets and cell function declines.

MitoCORE is formulated to help support all of these areas. This can minimize the number of bottles and capsules needed daily. It provides nutrients to recharge cellular energy production efficiently, optimal levels of critical nutrients and enzyme cofactors. It also provides an optimized backbone of vitamins and minerals necessary for increasing energy output and meeting daily nutritional needs.

MitoCORE is scientifically formulated, based on published research, to boost mitochondrial reserves and recharge cellular energy production. It includes the powerful antioxidant trio of alpha lipoic acid, N-acetyl cysteine and acetyl L-carnitine, all shown to recharge cellular energy production and the primary cellular antioxidant pools of vitamins E, C and glutathione. MitoCORE also includes key micronutrients and phytonutrients, including green tea, broccoli seed extract and resveratrol, to protect the mitochondria and continually renew the cycle of energy production.

Taking two capsules daily for healthy people with good diets or four capsules daily for those with health conditions or a poor diet is all that’s needed.

Addressing capsule fatigue and supporting the important functions of the body are now possible without handfuls of capsules and providing essential nutrition for good health.

Dr. Gary Kracoff is a registered pharmacist with a doctorate in naturopathic medicine at the Johnson Compounding and Wellness Center, at 577 Main St., Waltham, MA. Consultations with their professional pharmacists and dieticians are also offered. For more information, call 781-893-3870 ext. 2, email [email protected] or visit NaturalCompounder.com.