Guest guest Posted February 11, 2002 Report Share Posted February 11, 2002 Hello, I was sent a petition, which is when I was first introduced to this egroup, so I am not sure if this is proper information that I'm sharing with this group, hopefully the moderator will let me know. Thanks. Co-enzyme Q10 Studies have shown that 50-70 percent of people with heart disease have a co-enzyme Q10 (CoQ10) deficiency. Research indicates there is a progressive decline in CoQ10 levels in body tissues after age 20. Declining levels of CoQ10 is thought to be partly responsible for age-related deterioration of the immune system. Sources: The University of Maryland (www.ummm.edu), ABC News (www.abcnews.com), and Personal Health Zone www.personalhealthzone.com) Every day, more than 2,600 Americans die from heart disease -- that's one death every 33 seconds. Heart disease has been the No. 1 killer in America every year since 1919. Nearly 60 million of us have some form of cardiovascular disease, and at least 50 million of us have high blood pressure, a leading contributor to heart disease. Although the statistics seem grim, your active participation in a heart-healthy lifestyle can go a long way toward lowering your risk of developing heart disease. For starters, eat right (that means a low-fat, high-fiber diet), exercise regularly (ideally, 30 minutes at least five times a week), and get enough sleep. Taking nutritional supplements can help, too, especially if you're not getting the vitamins and minerals your body needs from your diet. One supplement in particular, however, has become nearly synonymous with heart health -- co-enzyme Q10. Co-enzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is no nutritional fad. It's been widely used in Europe and Japan for heart conditions since the 1960s, but it remained a little-known member of the co-enzyme family in this country until recently, when numerous studies concluded that CoQ10 plays a vital role in the prevention and care of major health problems. Research suggests that when CoQ10 (also known as " ubiquinone " ) is taken as a nutritional supplement, it can protect and strengthen the heart, help normalize blood pressure, increase energy and promote healing. But what is it? CoQ10 is a fat-soluble, vitamin-like substance that's present in every cell of your body. Your cells manufacture CoQ10 naturally, but CoQ10 levels begin to drop as you age, particularly in the heart. This amazing nutrient does occur in the food supply, although usually not in significant amounts. Dietary intake of CoQ10 for most people generally ranges from 2mg to 20mg a day. Organ meats and fish contain the most CoQ10, but even so, you'd have to eat one pound of sardines or two pounds of beef liver to get 30mg of CoQ10, which is why taking a supplement makes good sense. When your body maintains healthy levels of CoQ10, the risk of cardiovascular disease, as well as a number of other degenerative conditions, may be significantly decreased or avoided. CoQ10 helps prevent premature aging by regulating the use of oxygen in your body. It functions as an antioxidant, scouring out the free radicals that can damage your cells, and making more oxygen available to your system, and it also plays a major role in energy production. Research also suggests that CoQ10 may: Protect against blood clots Lower high blood pressure Diminish irregular heartbeats Lessen symptoms of Raynaud's disease (poor circulation in the extremities) Relieve chest plains (angina) Relieve allergies Aid healing of gum disease and reduce pain and bleeding Speed recovery following oral surgery Give some relief from fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome Improve stamina of AIDS patients Enhance athletic performance Boost immunity Although every cell in your body needs CoQ10, no US Recommended Dietary Allowance has been established because your body can manufacture CoQ10 on its own. The typical recommended supplement dosage is 30mg per day. You can increase the dose if you're suffering from a particular problem -- allergies, for example -- but don't exceed 300mg per day. (The maximum safe dosage for young children, pregnant or nursing women, or those with severe liver or kidney disease has not been determined.) If you have severe heart problems, don't take CoQ10 unless your doctor recommends it. For most people, however, when used as recommended, CoQ10 appears to be extremely safe with no significant side effects. *This newsletter is designed for informational or educational purposes only and has not been evaluated by the FDA. This information is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified health professional with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or symptom. Sharing With You!!! Kevin Gagnon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 11, 2002 Report Share Posted February 11, 2002 - " kevyngagnon " <powerofbelieving Monday, February 11, 2002 9:12 AM Co-enzyme Q10 > Hello, > > I was sent a petition, which is when I was first introduced to this > egroup, so I am not sure if this is proper information that I'm > sharing with this group, hopefully the moderator will let me know. > Thanks. > > Co-enzyme Q10 What was the petition? Alobar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 11, 2002 Report Share Posted February 11, 2002 - " kevyngagnon " <powerofbelieving Tuesday, February 12, 2002 1:42 AM Co-enzyme Q10 > Studies have shown that 50-70 percent of people with heart disease > have a co-enzyme Q10 (CoQ10) deficiency. Research indicates there is > a progressive decline in CoQ10 levels in body tissues after age 20. > Declining levels of CoQ10 is thought to be partly responsible for > age-related deterioration of the immune system. Hi, Most cholesterol lowering meds ALSO lower coQ10 as the cholesterol production pathway is partly the same one used for coQ10 production. While coQ10 may benefit some folks (I do take it), dietary changes are a much more powerful agent in turning around CVD. ======================== Good health & long life, Greg Watson, http://optimalhealth.cia.com.au Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 12, 2002 Report Share Posted February 12, 2002 Hello, The petition I don't have anymore, but it had to do with some medications that had a petition against them, I can't remember the names of the medications. There was three links sent to me that where from http://www.petitiononline.com . I got the petition just a few days ago, which is when I signed in as a member. Kevin Gagnon Alobar <alobar wrote: - " kevyngagnon " <powerofbelieving Monday, February 11, 2002 9:12 AM Co-enzyme Q10 > Hello, > > I was sent a petition, which is when I was first introduced to this > egroup, so I am not sure if this is proper information that I'm > sharing with this group, hopefully the moderator will let me know. > Thanks. > > Co-enzyme Q10 What was the petition? Alobar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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