DR MICHAEL ELSTEIN is a Sydney-based anti-ageing physician and writer. He is the author of three books including his latest, The Wellness Guide to Preventing the Diseases of Ageing. He has also designed the app The Diet Guide to Ageing Prevention.
The closest we’ve come to unveiling the mitochondrial holy grail is a nutrient called coenzyme Q10.
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