Telmisartan

Telmisartan is a anti-hypertension drug that has some other interesting benefits. Telmisartan enhances insulin sensitivity, increases utilization of fat as energy, and improves mitochondrial function. This last benefit is what is of interest for CFS/ME sufferers. Mitochondrial dysfunction is a theory of what causes some of the CFS/ME symptoms.

mitochondria Important parts of the biological cell, with each mitochondrion encased within a mitochondrial membrane. Mitochondria are best known for their role in energy production, earning them the nickname "the powerhouse of the cell". Mitochondria also participate in the detection of threats and the response to these threats. One of the responses to threats orchestrated by mitochondria is apoptosis, a cell suicide program used by cells when the threat can not be eliminated.

See ME/CFS.

mitochondria Important parts of the biological cell, with each mitochondrion encased within a mitochondrial membrane. Mitochondria are best known for their role in energy production, earning them the nickname "the powerhouse of the cell". Mitochondria also participate in the detection of threats and the response to these threats. One of the responses to threats orchestrated by mitochondria is apoptosis, a cell suicide program used by cells when the threat can not be eliminated.