Mitochondrial diseases are a group of genetic conditions that affect how mitochondria in your cells produce energy. Mitochondria produce most of the energy your body needs. If you have a mitochondrial disease, your cells aren’t able to produce enough energy. There isn’t a cure, but treatment can prevent life-threatening complications.

Mitochondrial disorders are caused by defects in mitochondria, which are energy factories found inside almost all the cells in the body. There are many types of mitochondrial disorders. They can affect one part of the body or many parts, including the brain, muscles, kidneys, heart, eyes, and ears.

Dysfunctions in mitochondrial operations can lead to a spectrum of diseases, collectively known as mitochondrial disorders, impacting organs and systems that require high energy, such as the brain, heart, and muscles. Additionally, mitochondrial dysfunction is implicated in neurodegenerative diseases, metabolic syndromes, and the aging process.