Toxins, Carnitine, Depression (the Liver-Mitochondria link!)

This video is a compilation of some interesting things I've seen in the literature combined with some interesting things I have seen clinically. Basically, toxins like solvents can accumulate in mitochondria and block fatty acid oxidation, causing a need for carnitine. Fatty acid oxidation is necessary for cells to produce energy, and it requires carnitine. Carnitine is associated with depression, because good mitochondrial function requires carnitine and fatty acid oxidation, and I show a recent study illustrating the connection with depression. I also show some of the labs I run regularly to see if people have a high need for carnitine, and discuss some of the connections between these studies, potential symptoms, and clinical results that I have seen! 💡 Explore More from Dr. Taylor Krick — The Autoimmune Doc 🌟 Start Here… Did you just find the health answers you’ve been looking for? 💥 Start Here → https://www.washwellnesscenter.com/st... 🔔 Subscribe for More Stay up to date with weekly educational videos breaking down complex autoimmune mechanisms into simple, actionable solutions. 👉 Subscribe here:    / @autoimmunedoc   🎧 Listen to The Autoimmune Doc Podcast Gain deeper insight into functional medicine, infections, detox, gut health, mold, toxicity, and more — available on all major platforms. 🎙 Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... 🌐 Podcast website → https://www.autoimmunedocpodcast.com/ 📱 Connect & Learn Daily ☀️Instagram →   / autoimmunedoc   ⚡️TikTok →   / autoimmunedoc   📌 Pinterest →   / autoimmunedoc   🧬 Work With Dr. Taylor Krick Interested in becoming a client or working with Dr. Taylor and the Washington Wellness Center team? 🌿 Learn more → https://www.washwellnesscenter.com 🛒 Shop 🧴 Online Health Market → https://www.autoimmunedocpodcast.com/... 📚 Dr. Krick’s Amazon favorites → https://www.amazon.com/shop/autoimmun... 🎓 Online course — Making Sense of PANS & PANDAS → https://autoimmune-s-site.thinkific.c... 📺 Other YouTube Videos You’ll Love 🔥 MOLD PLAYLIST    • How Does Autoimmune Disease Spread?   🧠How To Stimulate the Vagus Nerve using a TENS Unit on Your Ear:    • How To Stimulate the Vagus Nerve using a T...   💥 Everything You Need to Know About Detox Pathways & Protocols:    • Everything You Need to Know About Detox Pa...   🥦 Mold Toxicity and Mycotoxin Illness - An Overview of How Mold & Mycotoxins Can Devastate Your Health:    • Mold Toxicity and Mycotoxin Illness - An O...   ⚡ Anxiety, Mast Cell Activation, and LPS:    • Anxiety, Mast Cell Activation, and LPS   ⚠️ Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your physician regarding any medical condition or before starting any new diet, supplement, or lifestyle plan. Do not disregard professional medical advice because of this content. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. autoimmune disease, functional medicine, gut health, detox, holistic healing, Dr Taylor Krick, autoimmune doc, mast cell, PANS, PANDAS, Hashimoto’s, chronic inflammation, natural healing, evidence-based wellness, Washington Wellness Center, root cause healing #autoimmune #functionalmedicine #holistichealing #rootcause #autoimmunedisease #guthealth #detox #hashimotos #drtaylorkrick #autoimmunedoc