Mitochondrial Disease Treatment
The treatment options available for treating mito are changing. Here you’ll find the latest info regarding current and future mitochondrialRelated to the mitochondria. disease treatments and therapies.
Mitochondrial disease is a group of genetic disorders caused by dysfunctional mitochondria, so treatment options vary depending on the type mitochondrial disease and the symptoms.
In the past, treatment options were purely palliative to relieve or minimize symptoms, but that is changing. Exciting new FDA-approved drugs and therapies are now available for some mitochondrial diseases and more are currently in clinical trials.
Find a Doctor Who Specializes in Mito
Mitochondrial diseases are considered rare, so most physicians have no experience treating them. Our directory makes it easy to find a doctor who specializes in Mito.
FDA-Approved Treatments for Mito
There are now FDA-approved treatments for some mitochondrial diseases, and clinical trials are currently underway for others.
Mitochondrial Transplantation
Pioneering new research and clinical trials are currently underway to assess the safety and effectiveness of mitochondrial transplantation as a treatment for mito.
General Supportive Treatments
Exercise, Nutrition and the Mito Cocktail (an assortment of vitamins and other supplements) all play an important role in treating and managing mito disease symptoms.
You can also find disease-specific treatment options and more on our Types of Mitochondrial Diseases page.
