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The garage door slams behind me as I hear the echo of my own words returning from the dark and empty halls of my house; “Honey, I’m home!”…(home)…(home). During the following moments of silence, the ritual begins, once again, for another evening of bachelorhood as I instinctively negotiate the unseen obstacles and reach for the light.

When you have lived alone as long as I have, you find ways to entertain yourself and pretend that you are not quite so alone. I’m sure others have their own routines. For me, it means immediately targeting the TV remote, partly for the background noise and partly so that I have someone/something to talk to/at. Fortunately, I have not lived alone so long that I think the TV talks back to me… yet.

On this particular night in February, 2006, one of the national news programs is on as I neatly hang my jacket (okay… I actually toss it on the chair) and wander back into the kitchen to ponder my dinner options. I have my head stuck in the ‘fridge listening over my shoulder to the anchor-dude talk about one crisis or another as I am sniffing expiration dates for freshness on packages that are trying to scurry to the back of the shelf. As I reach for the “mystery pot” (a leftover remnant from Thanksgiving… 2004) I hear the unmistakable voice of the anchor-dude projecting well above the subtle sound of the throaty growl emanating from the pot:

” Researchers conclude that calcium supplements have no effect on women with osteoporosis.”

BANG!
“Ouch!”
“What!?!”… (what)…(what)

That was my introduction to the news regarding the widely publicized results on the long-term calcium studies published in the New England Journal of Medicine (Vol. 354, pp. 669-683). Last month, in my article Calcium: Another Perspective - Part 1, I suggested a broader view of the study results. When something is being publicized that does not make sense, it never hurts to step back and try “reading between the lines”;. Also, I mentioned two dimensions that can influence a health condition: Lifestyle and Environmental dimensions. The topic of calcium supplementation is an excellent example of the effect of modern influences on a health supplement program.

As I stood in front of the TV rubbing the back of my head, I was growing increasingly frustrated listening to the over-simplified statements being delivered to millions of viewers around the country. I was thinking how remarkably irresponsible it is to take a watered-down piece of the study results and present them as being some sort of proof that calcium does not do any good. At the same time, I was thinking what a wonderful example this will be to show how study results can too often be manipulated to suit some other agenda. And I could just feel it in my bones (no pun intended) that there was much more to this story that was not being shared.

A few days later, after having the opportunity to review the study in detail, some issues became apparent. I know there are many others who had very similar reactions, although, perhaps not while grappling with a new life form in their kitchen.

To repeat a point from Calcium:Part 1, there is no such thing as a magic bullet when it comes to preventing, or reversing, osteoporosis. This is not a trivial problem, and I have become just as frustrated in the past when I heard a “professional” suggesting that the solution to prevent this condition is to supplement a diet with calcium. Both perspectives are equally absurd.

As any problem that is considered complex, there are many factors that affect it. And this is the basic complaint I have about the results of the study as they were publicized. There is no indication suggesting the study coordinators have accounted for numerous Lifestyle and Environmental dimension factors.

I am not going to attempt to cover every factor that could be discussed within either dimension. I will only mention a few of the most compelling points. And if you need a review of the definition of the two dimensions, you can find those in Calcium:Part 1.

We know that for several decades, women have been encouraged to consume additional calcium to prevent osteoporosis, yet the rates of occurrence continue to accelerate. And we know this is an issue mostly affecting modern cultures, especially the U.S. population. We also know,from bone density analysis (actually indicated in the study), that women who *consistently* take their calcium supplements *do* show the benefit of healthier bones. So, what other factors are present to either increase the withdrawal of calcium from the body, or reduce the absorption of calcium being taken into the body?

Within the Lifestyle dimension, well-known negative factors are the consumption of soft drinks (especially diet forms), caffeine, alcohol, diet of excess protein and sugar… basically anything that contributes to an acidic effect on the body. This will cause calcium to be drawn from the bones as a buffering agent. Cigarette smoking should also be mentioned since this has a negative impact on osteoclast/osteoblast cells responsible for maintaining healthy bone mass. It is also worth mentioning that soft drinks are high in phosphorous, raising levels in the blood, and since the body needs to maintain equal levels of calcium and phosphorous in the blood, more calcium will be pulled from the bones to make up the deficit.

Also under Lifestyle, we can mention the importance of weight bearing activities in exercise to help reduce the risks of the body throwing off calcium. The body is quite remarkable in its ability to identify when not to put effort into maintaining some part of itself. We see the effects of muscle atrophy for anyone who has ever been in a cast. But did you also know that when you have a cast on your leg or your arm the bone will start losing calcium? The same thing happens to astronauts in space; the body recognizes it does not need to maintain the same levels of bone density for strength when it is not needed in a weightless environment. This mechanism also encourages the body to build or maintain strong bones when regular exercise is applied.

Under the Environmental dimension, one of the most fundamental factors to consider is the water you drink. Even without taking into consideration the concerns for heavy metal impurities, and fluoride, there is much to be concerned about regarding the acidic quality of water. High quality water should be on the alkaline side of the pH scale. But sadly, all those “specialty” waters that come in their plastic bottles are all acidic, as is water produced by the common Reverse Osmosis water filters. And remember, our body will try to buffer an acidic state with calcium.

So, these are just a few mentions of something that has the ability to skew results in a long-term study. I did not see where these types of habits and environmental factors were accounted for in the results as published. And, of course,the anchor-dude on TV failed to mention these deficiencies in the formula. But millions of people were hearing how all those years they have been taking their supplements might have been for naught.

But wait! There’s more!

Even though the news media did not pick up on some of the study subtleties, other groups who scrutinized the results did notice something worth mentioning. It turns out that adherence to a supplementation program is crucial. Apparently, only 59% of the 36,000+ women in the study group actually adhered to the supplement program during the seven years of following the women. In this group, the data does, in fact, show a benefit for calcium/vitamin D supplementation, where
they showed a 29% lower number of fractures then those on placebo. This means, that calcium and vitamin D supplements did significantly reduce the risk of hip fractures. But you have to take them consistently.

We will save for another time getting into the pros or cons of popular forms of calcium. My main goal here was to broaden your perspective about news items that sometimes just don’t sound right. This was one of those times.

It is true that simply popping a pill may not be adequate to prevent or reverse osteoporosis. It is equally true that taking calcium supplements will help if other factors are taken into consideration. Allow yourself to pause and ponder, when your inner voice tells you something does not add up. Sometimes the only way something you hear makes sense is when you step back to gain a new perspective and read between the lines.

Perhaps then, you too will instinctively negotiate some unseen obstacles as you reach for the light.

Bill Evans is President of Applied Health Solutions, Inc., specialists in anti-aging formulas to help reverse the effects of Time. For more information, please visit http://www.appliedhealth.com

Part 1 of this article is available for viewing at Calcium: Another Perspective - Part 1, Applied Health Journal Archive

April 14,2005 federal judge Tena Campbell of the federal district court in Salt Lake City Utah reversed the ban on ephedra.

Ephedra is a herb used over 5000 years ago to treat several disorders,such as asthma and bronchitis.Because ephedra has the ability to increase metabolism,and burn fat it became a popular ingredient used in diet pills.

About 12 to 17 million people consumed ephedra in 1999, reports the American Herbal Products Association. The Nutrition Business Journal estimated that sales of ephedra in 2002 were $1.25 billion.

Ephedra is so powerful its safety was questioned,the FDA removed ephedra also known by its chinese name Ma-huang from the market in April 2004, claiming that it was responsible for dozens of deaths.

The ban on ephedra didn’t affect the sale of over-the-counter cold medications such as decongestants which often contain ephedrine in synthetic form.

Judge Campbell states that drug agencies had failed to prove that ephedra at low doses was dangerous,and that it lacked the authority to ban the substance without such proof.She called
for the FDA to lift the ban on ephedra.

The US ban on ephedra was lifted,among other things the court clarified that the FDA must follow the 1994 Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act(DSHEA),and can not treat dietary
supplements like drugs or medical devices.

According to the court low doses of ephedra do not pose significant or unreasonable risk by a preponderance of the evidence.Companies that sell ephedra based products are allowed to resume selling whole herb ephedra products with no more than 10mg of naturally occurring ephedrine alkaloids.

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Athletes are lying to us. They are lying and we believe their lies. Well, most of us do. You see, many Athletes that test positive for banned substances are blaming dietary supplements as the cause for the positive test. Lets examine the following statement from Iowa State linebacker Matt Robertson who was recently kicked off the Iowa state football team for testing positive for a banned substance.

“I take full responsibility for taking an over-the-counter supplement that is banned by the NCAA,” Robertson said in a statement released Monday. “I am paying a heavy price for a very bad decision, as I will never again wear an Iowa State uniform. I hope my example will serve as a warning to others contemplating use of dietary supplements.”

Statements like these are causing an unnecessary hysteria amongst the general public regarding dietary supplements. In Mr. Robertson’s quote, specifically notice the term “dietary supplements”. Dietary supplement is a very broad term, it covers literally thousands of different kinds of products. There is only one kind of dietary supplement that will cause a positive result for steroid tests. These supplements are called pro-hormones. Did a pro-hormone cause Mr. Robertson’s positive result? Possibly, but we will never know the truth.

Pro-hormones are used to raise the body’s testosterone levels, just like steroids, but at a much lesser effect. Any athlete who takes a pro-hormone knows what it does. They know that pro-hormones are designed to elevate testosterone resulting it more muscle mass and greater athletic performance. On top of that, pro-hormones say right on the bottle something to the effect of “Professional and amateur athletes subject to performance enhancing substance testing should consult with their sanctioning body before using this product as use of such may cause a reactive drug test.” Pretty clear isn’t it? You can’t tell me that Mr. Robertson can’t read, he is “an academic all-Big 12 performer who was as good in the classroom as he was on the field,” according to his coach Dan McCarney.

Blaming a positive test on one of these products may be true because they can cause a positive on a steroid test. However, it would also be very easy to blame a positive test on a dietary supplement when they athlete was actually using a steroid. Since the actual supplements are rarely made public, it is easy to blame a positive test on a dietary supplement.

It doesn’t make a difference because a positive test is a positive test, right? Wrong. By these athletes blaming their positive test on dietary supplements instead of steroids they are in effect “passing the buck” That is, they are claiming ignorance, instead of taking responsibility, and they are hurting the multi-billion dollar dietary supplement industry in the process. This is not okay, not only because it creates false beliefs among the public about supplements, but also because it gives the federal government a reason to further restrict what you can buy without a prescription.

Would you like to have to go to your doctor to get a prescription for a multi-vitamin? What if you wanted to buy a protein supplement? Would you want to have to go to your doctor for that? I didn’t think so. These athletes and their organizations are being extremely irresponsible by using broad terms like dietary supplements when describing positive drug tests.

The NCAA and other governing organizations should be forced to reveal what exact substance these athletes are testing positive for. By not doing so these organizations are allowing athletes to save face at the expense of an entire multi-billion dollar industry. By forcing the NCAA and other governing bodies to name the specific substance that was tested positive for they would eliminate all confusion on what is and is not the cause of positive tests. Either that or governing bodies including the NCAA and the press should be educated in the proper terminology of the dietary supplement industry. Painting reactive tests with the term “dietary supplements” is inaccurate, unfair and irresponsible.

Take for example Rafael Palmeiro, everyone remembers his overly compelling capital hill testimony. How ironic that just a few weeks later Rafael tested positive for Stanozolol, a steroid. Palmeiro tried hard to pass the blame. He blamed “tainted” dietary supplements, and when that didn’t fly he blamed a vitamin B12 shot. Well stanozol is a very specific and popular steroid. There is no possible way that a positive for stanazolol can be from dietary supplements or B12. After people started realizing this, Palmeiro started claiming ignorance, saying that he never knowingly took steroids. Well I guess Rafael will be making a good living after baseball considering he is the only person on earth that knows where to find pills that jump off the table into your mouth on their own. What a cool idea, the little blue pill could be come the little blue jumping pill. That would be neat to see.

There needs to be some accountability among athletes for their positive tests. Those who test positive should not be allowed to pass the blame onto the dietary supplement industry. These athletes should be shown for what they really did. Did they take a pro-hormone because they were too stupid to read the label? Or did they take steroids? Knowing that if they were caught they could claim ignorance and blame “tainted” supplements. We will never know until the governing bodies start naming specific substances responsible for positive tests.

By: Andrew Frisella
http://www.LowPriceSupplements.com

Studies have suggested that valerian root is one of the best natural insomnia cures available.

What makes it superior to other natural and pharmaceutical remedies? For one thing, unlike other sleep medication, valerian is totally non-toxic. And it does not result in impaired ability to drive or operate machinery. For many persons, those are big advantages.

Certain double-blind studies have found that valerian root is a very effective sedative for insomnia patients. More importantly, it was found that using valerian improved the quality of sleep, which puts it well ahead of some other sleep remedies.

Unlike certain pharmaceutical formulations, valerian does not result in lethargy the next day.

The herbal product is usually available in dried form. The roots and rhizomes are used for treating insomnia. Given its advantages, valerian is often prescribed in anxiety-induced sleep disorders.

In some cases though, valerian seems to act as a delayed stimulant. It initially produces a calming effect that’s followed by an energy-surge a short while later. Obviously, that’s undesirable when you’re trying to treat insomnia.

Consuming a dose that’s higher than the optimum can result in grogginess later on. You need to consult your physician before using valerian.

Some practitioners have suggested that using extract from fresh valerian root instead of from dried root causes fewer problems.

You need to use valerian regularly for a month or so before it takes effect. Although it takes more time than other natural insomnia remedies, it does promote deep relaxation and refreshing sleep.

This root grows in dry heath land and in high pastures. You’ll often find valerian root referred to by one of its several folk names like garden heliotrope, red valerian, capon’s trailer and set well, among others.

Overall, given its absence of toxic reactions and its effectiveness at promoting high-quality sleep, valerian root remains one of the best natural remedies for insomnia.

Peter Walters is a successful author who has written extensively on natural cures for insomnia, effective sleep aids, insomnia treatments for fast results and many other related topics.

So, youre hooked to having a sugary drink with your meal?

It’s something I see people doing every almost every single day, with every single meal. I guess the general excuse is because since they’re eating ‘outside’, lets have a fancy sugary drink. Right? But what’s wrong with water? Do you really need a glass of iced lemon tea to go with your meal? It’s totally OK if you only do it once in awhile. But there are people I know who do this every single day. There are times I go to lunch with my colleagues, and suddenly, its as if the word ‘water’ has been removed from their vocabulary.

What’s wrong with having a glass of water at a your favourite restaurant? Nothing.

What’s wrong with ordering a glass of water at posh hotel restaurant? Nothing.

Must you order a glass of iced milo or teh-tarik just because you’re at a mamak restaurant?

To those of you who couldnt care less about consuming unnecessary calories, I guess this post wouldnt mean much. But there are those of you out there who try so hard to lose weight, complain that you’re overweight and that your diet isnt working, complain that you can’t seem to cut calories from your diet, but yet - overlook such an obvious mistake. Oil isn’t the only thing you need to be aware of when you’re counting calories. This one’s for you.

Sad to say, but these are unnecessary calories that are SO EASY to avoid. Why put so much of effort to run on a threadmill, or to carefully select your food, but then add damage all because you insist on having your ice-lemon tea, or iced milo, etc. Though its not wrong, I guess what I’m trying to say is that this is one area where you have complete control over.. so why waste the chance?

To those of you addicted to canned sodas, let’s take a can of regular Coke for example, which is 139 calories. Drink one everyday for a month, and thats an additional 4170 calories per month. If you didnt already know by now, an EXCESS of 3500 calories causes you to put on 1lb of weight. So, if that can of Coke is an excess of calories everyday.. now do you see the impact just a ‘drink’ a day can have? It’s a different story if you’ve factored in the calories to your diet already though.

If you think you don’t have the willpower to do so, then you can always try switching to a calorie free soda first, like a Diet Coke, Pepsi Light, or H2OH. If you have the time, see my previous write up on Calorie-free Sodas on my site.

I’m writing this right after getting home from church on a lovely Sunday evening, after which they served some light refreshments… and though they served packet drinks and cakes, etc, I was relieved that they also had packaged water at hand. Excellent.

Can’t stand plain water? Some people find plain water with a twist of lemon to be easier to drink than water alone. It’s probably easier to get a lime here in Malaysia. But then again..personally, if you ask me - if you can’t stand the taste of plain water… what one earth is wrong with you? I would love to personally slap some sense into you. And perhaps a spank, if you’re cute.

Learn to love a glass of water. It will do you so much good. Cheers! - (to a glass of water, that is).

The main building blocks of good nutrition that people are always talking about are fats, carbohydrates, and proteins. Let’s briefly describe what these nutrients are.

Protein is found in plant and animal sources. Animal proteins include meat, poultry, fish, eggs, and dairy products. Plant proteins include beans, nuts, breads and cereals.

Carbohydrates are the body’s main source of energy and they generally come in the form of starches and sugars. Common starch sources of carbohydrates are wheat, rice, potatoes and corn. Sugars are also carbohydrates because they provide energy in the form of calories, but they don’t provide any additional nutritional value. Although sugars do not provide nutritional value, complex carbohydrates such as whole grains, fruits and vegetables are valuable to the body because of the vitamins, minerals and fiber they provide.

Fats are also a valuable source of energy to the body and serve many other necessary functions as well. Saturated fats, sometimes referred to as ‘bad fats,’ contribute to the production of cholesterol and LDL. Meat and poultry, whole or reduced-fat milk, and butter are main sources of saturated fatty acids. Trans fatty acids act like saturated fatty acids in the body. Trans fatty acids come from processed vegetable oils like margarine and shortening. Unsaturated fats, also known as ‘good fats’ , help lower LDL levels and decrease risk of heart disease. Different forms of unsaturated fats include monounsaturated fatty acids, which mainly come from vegetable oils like canola, olive and peanut and polyunsaturated fatty acids, which come from safflower, sunflower, corn, and flaxseed oils. Polyunsaturated fatty acids are also the fats found in seafood.

There are many different opinions around as to the best combination of these all important nutrients. It is not my intention here to go into all the various points of logic regarding the ratios of protein, carbohydrates, and fats. I simply want to point out that I feel you should be cautious of any diet plan that recommends an unusually high or low ratio of any of these items. This type of diet is often referred to as a “fad diet”. Although these diets can sometimes help a person to lose weight quickly, the results are very often short lived. Even worse, some fad diets have been found to be dangerous to our long term health.

I am in the process of adding a number of pages of information regarding diets and nutrition to my site. If you are interested, check back periodically on my home page at Fitness After Fifty and click on the “Diets” tab.

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Online fitness coach Tom Manfredi is the creator of the site “fitness-after-50″. He has a master’s degree in exercise physiology and over 20 years of practical exercise experience.

This site is designed with the mature adult in mind. There is a lot of information available on the site for anyone looking to start or restart a sensible exercise program. Learn more by going to fitness-after-50.com

Cholesterol is one of the body’s lipids (fats).

It is the most common organic molecule disseminated in our entire body, including the brain. Life is impossible in absence of immediate and abundant reserves of cholesterol in our bodies.

Cholesterol is an essential component of the membrane surrounding every cell. The task of cholesterol in this fatty double layer of the cell wall membrane is a very important one. It must assign the proper value to the fluid level and membrane rigidity for both cell function and stability.

In association with another lipid, triglyceride, cholesterol is an essential constituent in the structure of cells and are also used in making hormones and producing energy.

Then if cholesterol is our enemy, it is a strange one we cannot live without.

Cholesterol is made by our liver mainly (about 1,000 milligrams a day). But it is also produced by cells lining the small intestine and by other individual cells. In very simple words we can consider there are two types of cholesterol: a ‘good’ type called HDL (High Density Lipoprotein) and a ‘bad’ type called LDL ( Low Density Lipoprotein).

HDL has a positive effect in cholesterol tissue reducing and taking it back to the liver for regeneration. You may not believe, but HDL actually protects our body against atherosclerosis. LDL may contribute to diseases of the arteries such as cardiovascular disease.

We all know there is a permanent fear of cholesterol.
But the real fact is that it is the proportion of LDL-cholesterol to HDL-cholesterol that influences our cardiovascular risk and especially the point to which atherosclerosis becomes likely to cause problems.

If HDL-cholesterol level can be raised by physical exercising, LDL-cholesterol level can be lowered eating a low fat diet and, if required by a medical prescription, by taking medication.

Valerian D is a freelance writer specialized in health issues such as cholesterol level in blood.

Last summer I had the wonderful opportunity to be present at the Young Living Conference in Salt Lake City Utah. There I met a group of individuals who were sincerely out to change the world.

Their fearless leader none other than Gary Young N.D. a revered naturopath who has single handedly built an international company around therapeutic grade essential oils that I feel is going to permanently change the healthcare landscape.

This is a company that is growing exponentially as it had only about a dozen members in the early 90’s and now boasts a membership in the thousands.

As I was trained in medicine and psychiatry my skepticism with such treatments as essential oils and other such products was great yet it took me very little time to become convinced of the integrity of these products. Gary always suggests that we rely on our own personal experience of the products so that is what I wish to share here in this article.

Not only was I drawn to the wonderful aroma of many of his essential oils (some of my favorites: Frankincense, Highest Potential, Release, Valour, Sacred Mountain, Joy, Abundance, White Angelica etc…) but I was struck by one product in particular that has had a dramatic impact on my personal health.

That product is called Ning Xia Red Juice.

This is an all natural juice made from Wolf Berries harvested in a unique location in Ning Xia Province in China. These wolfberries are thought to be responsible for the fact that the Chinese national census recently reported that the number of Ning Xia residents living more than 100 years exceeds the national average by an amazing 400%.

As I have made it my life’s purpose to enhance my own longevity and that of others it would be unfair of me not to share this with others.

I started using Ning Xia Red last year and after a very short time noticed that my energy level had improved, my fatigue disappeared, I was able to do more than I ever could before, my mind cleared, my cravings for sweets disappeared, my eyes sight improved, my self confidence and self esteem improved, I started feeling and looking younger, my mood stabilized and I started sleeping better.

All of this within a couple of months of taking 2 ounces of Ning Xia Red each day.

This juice has been well researched and has been shown to have the highest antioxidant ratings of any juice in the world. Antioxidants are used to slow the aging process and prevent cancer.

If you wish to learn more about this kindly visit the web link below.

Dr. Nick Arrizza is trained in Chemical Engineering, Business Management & Leadership, Medicine and Psychiatry. He is an Energy Psychiatrist, Healer, Key Note Speaker,Editor of a New Ezine Called “Spirituality And Science” (which is requesting high quality article submissions) Author of “Esteem for the Self: A Manual for Personal Transformation” (available in ebook format on his web site), Stress Management Coach, Peak Performance Coach & Energy Medicine Researcher, Specializes in Life and Executive Performance Coaching, is the Developer of a powerful new tool called the Mind Resonance Process(TM) that helps build physical, emotional, mental and spiritual well being by helping to permanently release negative beliefs, emotions, perceptions and memories. He holds live workshops, international telephone coaching sessions and international teleconference workshops on Physical. Emotional, Mental and Spiritual Well Being.

Web Site: http://www.telecoaching4u.com/NingXiaRed.htm

Coq10 is also known as Coenzyme Q10.This co q10 is produced naturally in the human body, and is a source of various coq10 benefit. Co q10 is also found in meat and fish. Once co q10 is synthesized by commercial pharmacies, co q10 is produced as a dietary supplement. One can then enjoy the full coq10 benefit without prescription.

Co q10 is also known as ubiquinone, a name that signifies co q10’s widespread distribution throughout the human body. As a coenzyme, this co q10 nutrient aids metabolic reactions with its coq10 benefit, such as turning food into energy. Co q10 is a fat-soluble vitamin-like substance and the coq10 benefit is easily absorbed. One can begin to feel the coq10 benefit soon after including co q10 in the diet. This coq10 benefit arises as the energy levels increase while taking co q10. Research done on co q10 indicates that the coq10 benefit is crucial for creating the energy necessary for a healthy heart, cells and tissue. Inadequate levels of co q10 could leave our systems energy starved and without the coq10 benefit.

The coq10 benefit is also felt as the anti-oxidants in co q10 protect cells against damage. Studies on the coq10 benefit have shown that those with Parkinson’s disease, heart disease and cancer have low natural levels of c oq10 and need the coq10 benefit. In order to gain the coq10 benefit, these people should include co q10 in their diet. Thus co q10 is used as a complimentary therapy and the coq10 benefits are felt.

Studies of coq10 benefits are underway at Children’s National Medical Center. This study will focus on the use of co q10, and the co Qoc10 benefits derived from its being added to steroids. Once completed, this coq10 benefit study will determine whether the end co q10 product can be used to treat muscular dystrophy. Huntington’s disease sufferers enjoy another coq10 benefit. Research shows that an intake of co q10 reduced their functional decline. Coenzyme q10, with all of its coq10 benefits, plays a pathophysiological role in disease states. Co q10 has been found to have favorable coq10 benefits when administered orally, and co q10 is well tolerated by adults. Coq10 benefit studies have shown that roughly 2 percent of individuals who use co q10 experience side effects. These are usually mild and include nausea, stomach upset, headaches and irritability. Studies on the coq10 benefit also show that when co q10 is taken for about sixteen months, the full coq10 benefits can be seen.

Co q10 is usually well tolerated, and any co q10 side effects tend to be of a brief duration. Co q10 also aids in the healing of the gums, and double blind research on coq10 benefits show that coq10 users with periodontal disease receive better results and heal quicker than non-co q10 users. The coq10 benefit which angina sufferers report is also positive. Angina patients taking 150 mg per day of co q10 report a greater ability to exercise without problems, all part of the coq10 benefit. This coq10 benefit has been confirmed in independent co q10 investigations. Another coq10 benefit has been reported in people with cardiomyopathies (A group of diseases affecting heart muscle). All research to date on coq10 benefits in this area has been consistently positive.

Coq10 benefits are also found in post-op healing. A group of patients receiving co q10 were found to have recovered in 3-5 days without complications, while the placebo group took 15-30 days to recover. The placebo group experienced a variety of complications, whereas the co q10 group did not! Co q10 has a wide range of coq10 benefits, and coq10 has been found to lower blood pressure. Coq10 benefits those with high cholesterol, and co q10 acts as a strong antioxidant. Those with impaired mental functions report an improved clarity while taking co q10. Co q10 inhibits blood clots and another coq10 benefit is its ability to elevate the mood and enhance feelings of well-being.

Cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy have had their ill effects reduced while taking co q10. The coq10 benefits are many, and research on co q10 and coq10 benefits continue. No doubt as time progresses, co q10 researchers will find many more coq10 benefits.

Copyright 2005, Health-Focus

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Herbal supplements have become hugely popular over the years, and with herbal life supplements you can enjoy a natural and effective way of maintaining or improving your health. Herbal life supplements are classed as self medication, and as with any other type of treatment need to be taken responsibly. When taken properly this type of vitamin offers a safe and effective way of health improvement and maintenance. However, these supplements are only effective when you buy quality products, and the best way to do this is to ensure that they are produced at GMP registered facilities, which means that they reach the necessary standards.

When you buy herbal life supplements you can often get great discounts online. In addition to the discount price, you can also enjoy high quality products, so you can ensure that the supplements that you are taking are safe and effective to use. Using a scientifically formulated herbal supplement can aid your health in a number of ways, but quality is of paramount importance. You should make sure that standardized herbal ingredients are used in the supplements that you buy, as this will help to ensure the quality of the vitamin.

Purchasing Your Supplements - Getting The Best

When buying vitamin supplements, it is important to make the checks discussed with regards to quality and ingredients, as this will ensure that the vitamin you take is safe and of good quality. However, you also want to get good value on your supplements, and with the discount prices available online you can enjoy getting herbal supplements that are of high quality and at reduced prices.

Adam Minsky runs http://www.nutritional-supplement-resources.com,
where he reviews all the latest trends in vitamin and nutritional supplementation.
If you want to keep up with the very latest information on the Quality Herbal Supplements and nutritional supplements generally then visiting this site is an absolute must!