If your "get up and go got up and went" these heart supplements
are just what you've been looking for. If you are taking any of
the statin family of drugs such as Lipitor, Zocor or Crestor to
lower your cholesterol you should not be without CoQ10. These
drugs can literally "kill" synthesis of CoQ10.
New clinical research You might say this study included a little
monkey business. The subjects were thirteen male and eight
female baboons. These primates were fed a variety of diets that
were supplemented with different amounts of vitamin E and
coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10).
The purpose of the research was to measure the effectiveness of
CoQ10 and vitamin E in reducing inflammation in the body. The
inflammation was measured by conducting a simple blood test of
C-reactive protein (CRP).
A New England Journal of Medicine studies showed that people
with high levels of C-reactive protein were almost three times
as likely to die from a heart attack. When CRP levels were
analyzed, vitamin E was found to lower levels of inflammation to
an average of less than half of pre-supplementation levels. When
coenzyme Q10 was added to vitamin E, CRP levels revealed a
whopping seventy percent reduction in inflammation. In the
discussion of their findings, the researchers called the results
"remarkable." They concluded that "co-supplementation with
vitamin E and coenzyme Q10 significantly enhanced both
anti-inflammatory and antioxidant protection." Important heart
attack risks Why is this so important? Inflammation and
oxidation are two of the most important risks leading to a heart
attack or stroke. The latest research indicates that these risks
are far more dangerous than high cholesterol.
Big words for a big problem A high level of CRP in your blood
indicates an increased risk for what your cardiologist describes
as "destabilized atherosclerotic plaque." These are big words
for a big problem.
Interpreted in laymen's language, when arterial plaque becomes
destabilized, it can burst open and block the flow of blood
through a coronary artery, resulting in an acute heart attack.
And a heart attack isn't as much fun as you might think.
"CoQ10, is energy on call," says, Dr. Stephen Sinatra, a board
certified cardiologist at the New England Heart and Longevity
Center. "I have long considered CoQ10 a wonder nutrient because
of its ability to support heart health." In addition to
energizing your heart, these heart supplements have also been
shown to support the immune system, blood pressure and healthy
cholesterol levels.
More than 100 clinical studies at major universities and
hospitals have documented the actions of Coenzyme Q10 and now
new studies have researchers heaping more praise on this heart
vitamin.
Women with breast cancer and non-cancerous breast lesions
commonly have low blood levels of CoQ10. Although more studies
are needed, Danish researcher Knud Lockwood, M.D. has had good
results using high doses of CoQ10 to prevent the recurrence of
breast cancer in women. Chronic inflammation is also an
underlying cause of many age-related diseases. A fact that until
recently has been given very little attention by the medical
establishment. CoQ10 is a notoriously bulky nutrient that's
quite hard for your body to absorb. When shopping for these
heart supplements look for a product that has been tested for
maximum bioavailability and also has the Good Manufacturing
Practices (GMP) seal on the bottle. There are a few good brands
on the web and a lot that are not what they seem to be.You can
find my favorite at
VitalHeart.info
Do your heart...and the rest of your body a favor by getting
acquainted with these multi talented heart supplements. Be
careful though...a burst of energy might have your friends
wondering what's going on in your life.
About the author:
Heart bypass survivor examines new research on heart attack
risks that are far more dangerous than high cholesterol...and
how these natural supplements and heart vitamins can send them
packing!Heart Health website
http://www.heart-health-for-life.com
