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FORMERLY DAILY CELL RECHARGE

Grow new

mitochondria.

Most energy supplements prop up the mitochondria you have. PQQ triggers the growth of new ones — the rare pathway behind sustained energy, sharper cognition, and cellular resilience.

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PROFESSIONAL GRADE · 60 VEGETARIAN CAPSULES · PQQ · COQ10 · NADH · ALCAR

Mito Cell PQQ™ bottle
BIOGENESIS
20 mg PQQ disodium salt

Not maintenance. Growth.

PQQ is one of the only compounds shown to activate genes that promote mitochondrial biogenesis — the growth of new mitochondria, not just upkeep of existing ones.

SYNERGY
9 working cofactors

The full cellular stack.

PQQ triggers growth. CoQ10 fuels the electron transport chain. NADH carries energy. Acetyl-L-Carnitine ferries fat into the matrix. Resveratrol and Quercetin protect. Each ingredient does real work.

DAILY DOSE
2 capsules with breakfast

Start slow, titrate up.

Mitochondrial shifts are real. Begin at one capsule daily for 2–4 weeks before stepping up to the full dose — an approach many practitioners recommend for sensitive systems.

MAY BENEFIT

Energy is made,
not found.

01
Memory, focus, energy
Brain cells run on mitochondria — rebuild the supply, restore the signal.
02
Optimized brain nutrition
Acetyl L-Carnitine crosses the blood-brain barrier to fuel neural mitochondria directly.
03
Cognitive resilience
PQQ and resveratrol are studied for their roles in neuroprotection and cognitive aging.
04
Muscle tone + recovery
Mitochondrial density is the single biggest driver of endurance and recovery capacity.
05
GI support
Gut epithelial cells are metabolically expensive — mitochondrial health shows up in digestive function.
06
Neurological stability
Oxidative stress accumulates in the nervous system; the antioxidant stack here buffers that load.

Formula

Every ingredient works. Every dose is clinical.

KEY INGREDIENTS

Vitamin C
Ascorbic Acid · 200 mg · 222% DV
Zinc
Zinc Oxide · 35 mg · 318% DV
Acetyl L-Carnitine HCl
Mitochondrial fatty-acid transport · 200 mg
L-Ornithine HCl
Urea cycle + recovery support · 200 mg
Quercetin Dihydrate
From Sophora japonica bud extract · 100 mg
Resveratrol
From Polygonum cuspidatum root extract · 100 mg
Coenzyme Q-10
Ubiquinone · 75 mg
NADH
Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide · 20 mg
PQQ
Pyrroloquinoline Quinone Disodium Salt · 20 mg

OTHER INGREDIENTS

Hypromellose (capsule), Microcrystalline Cellulose, Silicon Dioxide, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Dicalcium Phosphate.

DIRECTIONS

Adults: 2 capsules daily in the AM with food.

Children: 1 capsule in the AM with food or as directed by a practitioner.

Easing in is recommended — begin at 1 capsule daily for 2–4 weeks, then move to the full dose. Consult a practitioner if pregnant or lactating.

Mito Cell PQQ™ supplement facts
MAY BENEFIT:
Energy
Memory & Cognition
Sensory Issues
Fitness & Athletics

Questions

Frequently asked.

What makes PQQ different from CoQ10 or NAD+ supplements?
PQQ works upstream of the others. CoQ10 fuels the electron transport chain of mitochondria you already have. NADH carries energy into those reactions. PQQ activates genes that trigger the growth of new mitochondria. This formula combines all three so you grow new powerhouses and fuel the ones you have — a more complete approach than any single nutrient.
Who should take Mito Cell PQQ™?
It's designed for people with meaningful energy, cognitive, or recovery demands — including those with confirmed methylation or mitochondrial weakness, immune or nervous-system sensitivity, athletes focused on endurance, and adults dealing with age-related decline in mental sharpness or stamina. Work with a practitioner if you're already on medications or managing a specific condition.
Why start at one capsule before moving to two?
Mitochondrial shifts are real and can feel like a significant change — sometimes energizing, sometimes initially tiring as the body adjusts. A 2–4 week ramp at one capsule per day lets your system acclimate before reaching the full dose, which is especially important for sensitive patients or those with MTHFR-related methylation issues.
Can children take this?
Yes — the directions allow one capsule in the AM with food for children, or as directed by a healthcare practitioner. Given the broad dose range across adults and kids, working with a pediatric or integrative practitioner is strongly recommended.
Is it safe during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
The label specifically advises consulting a healthcare practitioner before use if you are pregnant or lactating. Several of the ingredients (resveratrol, high-dose zinc, ornithine) are not routinely recommended in pregnancy without medical oversight.
What should I expect in the first few weeks?
Many people report sharper focus and more stable afternoon energy within 2–4 weeks. Some notice a brief adjustment period at the start — this is normal as mitochondrial density shifts. If symptoms feel strong, drop back to half-dose and ramp more gradually.
Does it contain caffeine or stimulants?
No. The energy boost comes from improved mitochondrial function, not from a stimulant. Unlike caffeine, it doesn't create a stimulant "crash" — it works by making your cells produce ATP more efficiently.
Can I take this alongside Methylation Complete™ or Methyl Folate Plus™?
Yes — they're complementary. Methylation products feed the upstream biochemistry that regulates how your mitochondria are built and repaired. Mito Cell PQQ™ supports the mitochondrial machinery itself. Many practitioners pair them, especially for patients with MTHFR variants who also report fatigue or brain fog.

The Science

The methylation-mitochondria link.

methylation

How methylation shapes mood, focus, and energy

Mood, focus, and energy aren't separate systems — they run on the same methyl groups. Here's how the methylation cycle underwrites neurotransmitter chemistry, mitochondrial output, and the difference between a good day and a flat one.

Apr 4, 2026 →

detox

Glutathione: the master antioxidant, explained

Glutathione is the body's most abundant intracellular antioxidant — central to detoxification, redox balance, and immune function. Here's what it actually does, why it declines, and how your biochemistry makes (or fails to make) it.

Apr 12, 2026 →

methylation

The methylation cycle, explained — from DNA to neurotransmitters

Methylation runs in every cell, every second of your life. Here's what the cycle actually does — from activating folate to building dopamine — and why it's the quietest system in the body until it isn't.

Feb 13, 2026 →

Peer-reviewed support

The biology of cellular energy.

Selected peer-reviewed research on the mitochondrial, bioenergetic, and antioxidant pathways engaged by the ingredients in Mito Cell PQQ.

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    Jonscher KR, Chowanadisai W, Rucker RB. Pyrroloquinoline-Quinone Is More Than an Antioxidant: A Vitamin-like Accessory Factor Important in Health and Disease Prevention. Biomolecules. 2021;11(10):1441.

    PMID: 34680074
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    Harris CB, Chowanadisai W, Mishchuk DO, Satre MA, Slupsky CM, Rucker RB. Dietary pyrroloquinoline quinone (PQQ) alters indicators of inflammation and mitochondrial-related metabolism in human subjects. J Nutr Biochem. 2013;24(12):2076-84.

    PMID: 24231099
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    Zhao RZ, Jiang S, Zhang L, Yu ZB. Mitochondrial electron transport chain, ROS generation and uncoupling (Review). Int J Mol Med. 2019;44(1):3-15.

    PMID: 31115493
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    Covarrubias AJ, Perrone R, Grozio A, Verdin E. NAD+ metabolism and its roles in cellular processes during ageing. Nat Rev Mol Cell Biol. 2021;22(2):119-141.

    PMID: 33353981
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    Traina G. The neurobiology of acetyl-L-carnitine. Front Biosci (Landmark Ed). 2016;21(7):1314-29.

    PMID: 27100509
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    Lagouge M, Argmann C, Gerhart-Hines Z, Meziane H, Lerin C, Daussin F, Messadeq N, Milne J, Lambert P, Elliott P, Geny B, Laakso M, Puigserver P, Auwerx J. Resveratrol improves mitochondrial function and protects against metabolic disease by activating SIRT1 and PGC-1alpha. Cell. 2006;127(6):1109-22.

    PMID: 17112576
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    Mlcek J, Jurikova T, Skrovankova S, Sochor J. Quercetin and Its Anti-Allergic Immune Response. Molecules. 2016;21(5):623.

    PMID: 27187333
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    Ionescu-Tucker A, Cotman CW. Emerging roles of oxidative stress in brain aging and Alzheimer's disease. Neurobiol Aging. 2021;107:86-95.

    PMID: 34416493

*These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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