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editorial
. 2014 Apr;13(2):8–15.

Table 3.

Factors Associated With Increased Mitochondrial Damage

  • Oxidants leaked while ATP is produced

  • Aging (accumulated oxidative damage to mtDNA)

  • Genomic susceptibility (especially ApoE4)

  • Toxic metals

  • Persistent organic pollutants (POPs)

  • Many prescription drugs

  • Alcohol