We are finally seeing autism research catch up to what many families have been observing for years. Mitochondria are the energy centers inside our cells. They power the brain, muscles, immune system, and gut. When they are not working properly, the body struggles to keep up. Research now links mitochondrial dysfunction to autism in a significant number of children. One major study found 80% of children with autism showed signs of mitochondrial dysfunction on blood testing. When mitochondria are