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Co Q-10 = Energy = Life
Ubiquinone, better known as Coenzyme Q-10
is a
vitamin-like, enzyme substance produced in every cell of every
plant and animal. It's actions in the body resemble those of
vitamin E. Co Q-10 is crucial in converting food into energy.
When the body cannot produce adequate
amounts of Co Q-10 for the energy-hungry mitochondria,
it cannot produce the energy needed to sustain life. This
explains why the equation "Co Q-10 = Energy = Life"
is
so profound, and why it is for some, an anti-aging
miracle. Co Q-10 is for everyone.
As an antioxidant, it also scavenges free
radicals that contribute to many degenerative illnesses associated
with aging. Co Q-10 is absolutely essential to the healthy functioning
of all tissues and organs, but is particularly important
to the most active cells, such as those related to the heart,
immune system, kidneys, and brain.
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Co Q-10 Deficiency:
Where Did Your Youthful Energy
Go?
Our Co Q-10 levels begin to drop sharply around age 21, decreasing to half by our early 40s. Aside from aging, other factors that lower Co Q-10 levels include poor diet, stress, illness, and some prescription drugs (including statin drugs, oral diabetes drugs, beta-blockers, some anti-psychotics, tricyclic antidepressants. methyl- dopa, hydrochlorothiazide, clinidine. and hydralazine.
Co Q-10 is present in the diet, but not
in sufficient amounts to restore optimal levels. To get 30 mg
of Co Q-10, you would have to eat 1 pound of sardines, 2 pounds
of beef, or 2 pounds of peanuts! The necessity of Co Q-10 for
health and the lack of it in our foods are reasons why Co Q-10
has become one of the most used supplements on the market today.
"Q-Gel- the first Co Q-10 supplement
that is both water and fat-soluble- has been proven in seven
published, double-blind, placebo controlled studies in humans
to be up to three times - 300 % MORE BIOAVAILABLE than conventional
fat-soluble Co Q-10 supplements. Only Q-Gel's particle size range
crosses the cellular barrier. In one study, Co Q-10 blood levels
increased up to seven-fold in subjects who took 120 mg of Q-Gel"
daily for three weeks.
Co Q-10's essential role
in energy production means that it is especially important for
heart health Your heart needs energy to keep beating every minute
of every day. It is shown that patients with weakened heart muscles
have unusually low levels of Coenzyme Q-1U. As we age. the heart loses its ability to relax. And less relaxation means the heart can't fill itself with enough blood to pump efficiently. Q-Gel's benefits in toning, strengthening and energizing the heart
muscle have a direct pay- off- better pumping action. Better
pumping may also have an indirect effect for a modest eduction
of blood pressure. Additionally,as an anti-oxidant, Q-Gel may
help play a role in arterial cleansing.
A Wealth of International Research,
Medical Recognition
Discovered in 1957, Co-Q-10 has been the subject of eight international symposia comprising over 300 papers presented by 200 scientists from 18 countries. At least nine published, placebo-controlled studies have shown that treatment with Co Q-10 can significantly improve heart function with no adverse effects or drug interactions. And Q - Gel itself has been the subject of 7 placebo-controlled, double - blind human, clinical trials. Co Q-10 has been found to be effective in the treatment of cardiomyopathy (dilated and enlarged heart muscle), hypertension (high blood pressure), angina (heart pain), mitral valve prolapse,and arrhythmia.
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