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CoQ10
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oenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is a compound found naturally in the energy-producing center of the cell known as the mito-
chondria. CoQ10 boosts energy, enhances 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-lowering 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.
L-Carnitine Hawthorn
C
arnitine is a nutrient
that helps the body T
he berries, leaves, and
flowers of this shrubby
turn fat into energy. It is
bush have a long history as a
produced by the body
heart tonic to treat irregular
in the liver and kidneys
heartbeat, high blood pres-
and stored in the skeletal
sure, and chest pain. Haw-
muscles, heart, brain, and
thorn relaxes blood vessels and
sperm.
improves central blood flow to
Usually, the body can
the heart, says Mark Blumenthal,
make all the carnitine it needs.
founder and executive director of
Some people, however, may be
the American Botanical Council. The
deficient in carnitine for a variety of
benefits are attributed to proanthocya-
reasons, such as angina or intermittent
nidins in the plant, the same antioxidants
claudication. Some medications can also
found in grapes.
cause insufficient carnitine in the body. L-car-
A 2003 review of 13 clinical studies published
nitine has been used for a variety of conditions,
in the American Journal of Medicine showed that haw-
including, angina and heart failure as well as periph-
thorn also provides a significant benefit as an adjunct treat-
eral vascular disease and diabetic neuropathy.
ment for patients with congestive heart failure.
Please note that the supplements mentioned here may interact adversely with certain medications.
These supplements should be taken only under the supervision of your physician.
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