CardioQ10
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2600 people
die each day from cardio vascular disease...
don't become a statistic.
Primary Source CardioQ10 is a pure, high potency liquid CoQ10 in soft gel capsule form that is easy to digest and assimilate. Designed to take once a day, our 100 mg - 30 capsule bottle will last one month. When used in conjunction with our Primary Source OPC products, you have a perfect cardiovascular protection regimen.
What is CoQ10?
CoQ10 is a naturally occurring nutrient found in each cell of the body which was first
identified by University of
Wisconsin researchers in 1957. CoQ10 is found in many foods, particularly in fish and meats.
In addition to playing
a significant role in the energy system of each of our cells, CoQ10 is a good antioxidant.
Many who take CoQ10 notice
that this nutrient enhances energy and mental clarity.
Benefits:
Studies with CoQ10 have mostly focused on its role in improving certain types of
cardiovascular diseases,
including congestive heart failure and hypertension. However, CoQ10 may also benefit
those with diabetes
and Parkinson's disease.
Studies with CoQ10
Diabetes: CoQ10 may be beneficial in diabetics. It helps improve the function of endothelial cells lining blood vessels and may slightly help with blood sugar control.
Heart Attacks: In a small trial of patients with recent myocardial infarction, CoQ10--used in addition to aspirin and cholesterol-lowering drugs--decreased the likelihood of further cardiac events for at least one year after the heart attack. The dosage of CoQ10 used in the study was 60 mg twice daily.
Heart Failure: One study in patients with heart failure showed significant improvement in functional status, clinical symptoms, and quality of life in end stage heart failure patients who were placed on CoQ10 (see bottom of page).
Hypertension: CoQ10 may help lower blood pressure by a small amount.
Cholesterol: Individuals on cholesterol medicines of the statin class such as Lipitor and others, may consider taking CoQ10 supplements since statins decrease blood CoQ10 levels (see study bottom of page).
Dosage:
Traditionally the most common dose was 30 mg of CoQ10 which may produce a mild
response mostly consisting
of a slightly higher energy level. We offer 100 mg per day as there is a noticeable
increase in energy
especially in older persons with many reporting enhanced ability to focus and an
increase in motivation
and productivity. CoQ10 in liquid form is better absorbed ands should be
taken with meals for best results.
How does CoQ10 work?
Each cell in the body needs a source of energy to survive, so cells break
down sugars, fats, and amino acids
to make energy. Small enclosures within cells that make this energy are
called mitochondria. CoQ10 exists naturally
in our mitochondria and carries electrons involved in energy metabolism.
CoQ10 is essential in the production of
adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the basic energy molecule of each cell.
In the bloodstream, CoQ10 is mainly transported by lipoproteins such as LDL (low-density lipoprotein) and HDL (high-density lipoprotein). It is thought that CoQ10 is one of the first antioxidants to be depleted when LDL is subjected to oxidation. Hence, CoQ10 is an important nutrient that prevents the oxidation of lipoproteins, thus potentially reducing the risk of arteries from forming plaques and getting damaged.
In healthy individuals, CoQ10 is found in high concentrations in the heart, kidneys, and liver. For more information about CardioQ10, please email us or contact us at 888-666-1188.