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Now on to the regularly scheduled blog... ;)
Everyone in my family, including me, supplements with Coenzyme Q-10. That's 1 of 4 supplements I take. The other three are Vitamin D ( only Dr. Cannell's brand and I'll explain why in a later blog), fish oil capsules, and probiotics. Sometimes, when I'm having difficulty falling to sleep, I'll take melatonin ( which I also like, because it's one of the only antioxidants that does not get recycled in the body's Redox reactions as a prooxidant, like many of the common ones do. Antioxidants go both ways, you know, so they aren't panaceas by any means. ;) ) I firmly believe if I can get what I need from my diet, that's the best possible source available. Of course, if I didn't get what I needed from my diet, I'd supplement smartly. Take Turmeric, for instance. The spice is an amazing anti-inflammatory, and I would take it in capsule form if I didn't constantly cook with it or mix it with warm water and drink it three times a day. ( If that sounds disgusting to you, maybe you should consider purchasing the capsules. ;) )
So, why Coenzyme Q-10? Co-Enzyme Q-10, or ubiquinone, is found in all of our cells. It resides in the mitochondria, our cells' energy generator, and is involved in the transport and production of ATP, the molecule which creates energy. Co-enzyme Q-10 (Q-10) plays a vital roll in every cell's basic functions. It's especially crucial in highly muscular and metabolic organs, like our heart. As we get older, levels of Q-10 decrease significantly and research has shown that people with heart conditions, diabetes, parkinsons, and some cancers have low levels of Q-10. Statins, common drugs prescribed for high cholesterol, seem to drastically lower levels of Q-10, so if you're on statins, ask your doctor about supplementing with Q-10. There's no strict, double-blind, peer-reviewed evidence that proves supplementing with Q-10 will improve the prognosis of these chronic, health issues, but there is promising anecdotal evidence. The side effects of Q-10 are minimal to none, and since we know it decreases as we get older, it can't hurt to supplement. It's also shown to work as an anti-oxidant and may slow or reverse the signs of aging. A very recent study published in the Canadian Medical Journal showed supplementing with Q-10 to be an effective prophylaxis against migraines, which is another reason I take it, because I'm NOT a happy camper when my head is pounding!!! :) As with ANY supplement, be smart. Before starting one, check with your doctor first, as he or she may make you aware of a potential drug interaction or more. If you want to give it a try, check out the link below :)
Now on to the regularly scheduled blog... ;)
Everyone in my family, including me, supplements with Coenzyme Q-10. That's 1 of 4 supplements I take. The other three are Vitamin D ( only Dr. Cannell's brand and I'll explain why in a later blog), fish oil capsules, and probiotics. Sometimes, when I'm having difficulty falling to sleep, I'll take melatonin ( which I also like, because it's one of the only antioxidants that does not get recycled in the body's Redox reactions as a prooxidant, like many of the common ones do. Antioxidants go both ways, you know, so they aren't panaceas by any means. ;) ) I firmly believe if I can get what I need from my diet, that's the best possible source available. Of course, if I didn't get what I needed from my diet, I'd supplement smartly. Take Turmeric, for instance. The spice is an amazing anti-inflammatory, and I would take it in capsule form if I didn't constantly cook with it or mix it with warm water and drink it three times a day. ( If that sounds disgusting to you, maybe you should consider purchasing the capsules. ;) )
So, why Coenzyme Q-10? Co-Enzyme Q-10, or ubiquinone, is found in all of our cells. It resides in the mitochondria, our cells' energy generator, and is involved in the transport and production of ATP, the molecule which creates energy. Co-enzyme Q-10 (Q-10) plays a vital roll in every cell's basic functions. It's especially crucial in highly muscular and metabolic organs, like our heart. As we get older, levels of Q-10 decrease significantly and research has shown that people with heart conditions, diabetes, parkinsons, and some cancers have low levels of Q-10. Statins, common drugs prescribed for high cholesterol, seem to drastically lower levels of Q-10, so if you're on statins, ask your doctor about supplementing with Q-10. There's no strict, double-blind, peer-reviewed evidence that proves supplementing with Q-10 will improve the prognosis of these chronic, health issues, but there is promising anecdotal evidence. The side effects of Q-10 are minimal to none, and since we know it decreases as we get older, it can't hurt to supplement. It's also shown to work as an anti-oxidant and may slow or reverse the signs of aging. A very recent study published in the Canadian Medical Journal showed supplementing with Q-10 to be an effective prophylaxis against migraines, which is another reason I take it, because I'm NOT a happy camper when my head is pounding!!! :) As with ANY supplement, be smart. Before starting one, check with your doctor first, as he or she may make you aware of a potential drug interaction or more. If you want to give it a try, check out the link below :)
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