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Becoming Ageless QuickZine #1

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Energy Boosting CoQ10-The Youthful Antioxidant!

CoQ10,is a powerful antioxidant. It is important for the production of cellular energy, heart muscle function, immune function, and increasing oxygen levels at the cellular level. This energy-generating potential, found in every cell, is also of benefit for brain longevity. By helping the cells 'Power Plants", the mitochondria, it provides energy for neurons, the brains information processors.

In a recent study on hepatopathy and liver disease in patients taking statin drugs, it was found that CoQ10 levels were low. The suggestion made by the Department of Medicine in Singapore was to have patients on statin drugs supplement with CoQ10 as the drugs inhibit the body's own production of the nutrient.

The challenge with CoQ10 is it's poor bioavailability, especially for adults over 50. Found in mackerel, salmon and sardines, beef, peanuts, and spinach people over fifty produce only half of the amount as those at the age of twenty.

CoQ10 needs to be taken with a fat-containing meal or with your fish oil or other oil supplements. Please ask your health care practitioner for the form, either softgel or emulsified that is right for your body type.

Rev- Up Your Metabolism

Could cinnamon be a simple solution to a sluggish metabolism? Not completely, but research has found that cinnamon can mitigate the adverse affects of glucose metabolism and insulin resistance.

Long used as an antiseptic for minor cuts and scrapes, it is also gaining recognition for its abilities as a digestive aid and blood sugar balancer. It can help relieve nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and indigestion. For helping with metabolism, researchers at Tufts University found this delightful spice more than doubles insulin's ability to lower blood sugar, which helps significantly in preventing insulin resistance from turning into diabetes!

I will be creating a recipe data base shortly so keep on checking back for delicious ways to incorporate good food and good living into your daily lives!

Vitamin D and Macular Degeneration

Vitamin D has been getting a lot of press lately for its ability and role in fighting cancer. But now it takes on a new role, lowering the risk of macular degeneration. This study interested me as my mom has the disease and suffers on a daily basis. Since macular degeneration is one of the leading causes of blindness in the elderly it serves as motivation for me to prevent its onset!

The study involved over 7,000 subjects, 11% of which had macular degeneration. Researchers found that those with macular degeneration had lower levels of vitamin D intake.

From fighting cancer to helping prevent blindness, Vitamin D is a star player in the journey to Becoming Ageless. As always check with your healthcare practitioner for proper dosage and form.