Mitochondria Mitochondria and Chronic Infections: The Hidden Cellular Battleground When discussing root causes of chronic illness—parasites, mold exposure, microbial imbalances, and heavy metals—most conversations focus on the immune system or detoxification pathways. However, one of the most overlooked systems affected by chronic biological stress is the mitochondria . Most people recognize mitochondria as the “powerhouses of the cell,” responsible for producing ATP, the mo