There have been more studies done on the effects of CoEnzymeQ10 than on any other supplement or ingredient. For years, heart specialists have been taking this supplement themselves but have not been recommending it to their patients! We find that amazing.
CoEnzymeQ10 is actually closer to a vitamin than it is to an enzyme, but regardless of how you classify it, every cell in the body needs CoQ10. It helps move oxygen around in the body, getting it to every muscle, organ and system. We have long recommended it to reduce the effect of jet lag, something we know about firsthand, because among other causes, passengers in airplanes are fed a mixture of air that is quite low in oxygen. One reason is to keep them tired so as not to bother the stewards or other passengers. Relax, they give the pilots the good air and we’re mighty glad of that!
The heart requires large amounts of CoQ10 because it moves oxygen rich blood throughout the body. If it doesn’t have a good supply, all other organs and systems suffer. How much does it need? The normal, healthy heart needs between 60-100 mg daily. Use the higher end of that range if you have a family history of heart problems. People who already have a strain on their heart could require as much as 300 mg daily. Luckily, you can’t have too much of this good supplement. With the high demand, it’s also unlikely that any of the excess would go to waste. There’s always some other organ happy to get an extra helping.
Most of you have heard the terms, ‘heartache, heartbreak, not having the heart for something’, right? We bet you thought they were just expressions or descriptions of a state of mind, but they actually refer to real, physical conditions. When a sad or hurtful event takes place, it literally takes the ‘heart out of us’ by using up all of our CoQ10 and other nutrients. The sighing that’s sometimes associated with sadness and loss is an indicator that the body is searching for more oxygen. The heart gets weaker and weaker and in fact, people can actually die of heartbreak.
It’s never the wrong time to start working on a healthy heart, no matter what your age or emotional situation. A strong heart can help you get through some tough times, both physical and emotional. Put your heart on a healthy diet today. That means CoQ10, the amino acid l-Carnitine, Potassium and Magnesium.
We already talked about how CoQ10 helps the heart. l-Carnitine provides muscle tone throughout the body and of course, the heart is the muscle that works the hardest and never rests. Potassium is critical, especially in the summer months because we lose twice as much potassium as sodium when we perspire. Finally, magnesium is the relaxing mineral that lets the heart do its job with the least amount of strain. We like Magnesium Complex because it has several forms of magnesium, increasing absorption and decreasing reactivity in the bowel. These four supplements are really the keys to keep your heart healthy and strong.
For a real case of heartbreak, add some Chinese Mood Elevator to your program. This has helped many recover from a loss or let down.
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