NUGGETS of Wisdom
CoQ10
C
oenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is a compound
found naturally in the energy-produc-
ing center of the cell known as the mi-
tochondria. CoQ10 boosts energy, en-
hances the immune system, and acts as
an antioxidant. Clinical research suggests
that using coenzyme Q10 supplements
alone or in combination with other drug
therapies and nutritional supplements may
help prevent or treat some of the following
conditions: heart disease, heart failure, high
blood pressure, high cholesterol.
Levels of CoQ10 tend to be lower in people
with high cholesterol compared to healthy individuals
of the same age. In addition, certain cholesterol-lower-
ing drugs, called statins, appear to deplete natural levels of
CoQ10 in the body. Taking CoQ10 supplements can correct
the deficiency caused by statin medications without affecting the
medication’s positive effects on cholesterol levels.
Selenium
Omega-3
Fatty Acids
S
elenium is an essential mineral
found in trace amounts in the
body. It works as an antioxidant, es-
T
hese healthy fats have emerged as pecially when combined with vitamin
the runaway heart-helpers, with E, by scavenging free radicals. Free radi-
many studies showing they can help re- cals can damage cell membranes and
duce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and DNA, and may contribute to aging and
atherosclerosis. If you've had a heart at- many conditions including heart disease
tack, omega-3s seem to reduce the risk and cancer.
of having another one. Fish oil is by far Scientists know that low levels of
the best supplement source of omega- selenium can contribute to heart failure,
3s. and being deficient in selenium appears
Research has shown that omega-3 to make atherosclerosis (plaque build up
fatty acids decrease risk of arrhythmias, in arteries which can lead to heart attack
decrease triglyceride levels, decrease and stroke) worse. Selenium, in combi-
growth rate of atherosclerotic plaque nation with other antioxidants may also
and can lower blood pressure. lower LDL (“bad”) cholesterol levels.
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Now of_fering a Community Clinic based on your income
(See the community calendar section and
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Treating patients and not just symptoms
Dr. Scott is trained as a Naturopathic physician and
Acupuncturist and is available for lectures and talks

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