CoEnzyme-Q10 and Vitamin E
Coenzyme-Q10. A few years ago, you'd never heard of it -- just like iPods, SARS, and bird flu. Only iPods will help your heart as much as coenzyme-Q10, because the shuffle will keep you moving. Now, though, you want to take plenty of vitamin E, which you've known about (vaguely) all your life. Can you combine it with coenzyme-Q10 for a double-whammy dose of heart health and immune power? LIFE EXTENSION magazine reported in 2004 that a combo of coenzyme-Q10 and vitamin E reduced inflammation. Inflammation leads to heart disease, diabetes and autoimmune disease as well as cancer. Co-enzyme Q-10 is highly absorbable, as are vitamin E softgels. So don't fret about SARS and bird flu. Just take your coenzyme-Q1O and vitamin E supplements with a side of garlic. Some heart health supplements even combine coenzyme-Q10 and vitamin E. Download music to your iPod and health to your heart.
Preventing Heart Disease
Heart disease is the number one killer in America, especially of women. We'll skip the accounting of the suspects (obesity, stress, inactivity, isolation) and go straight to the heart health solutions. Yes, vitamins can help you avoid a heart attack. A short list of those suspects:
- Folic acid
- Vitamin E
- Coenzyme Q-10
- Niacin
- Vitamin B-6 and B-12
- Garlic and Garlic Supplements
- L-Carnitine
- Omega 3 and Fish Oil
- Magnesium
- Oat Dietary Fiber Supplement
Grab as many of those suspects as you can before they get away. Case closed--and you didn't even need to watch "Law & Order."
No Heartache with Vitamin C and E
Your heart takes a beating through dating, but there's two guys you have to meet that can help you beat the stress: vitamin C and E. Studies show that a vitamin C and E combo is an effective heart health cocktail--and won't leave you lonely and depressed like the drink you had with your ex! C and E sotfgels with the addition of a herb such as rose hips will ache-proof your heart, like coenzyme-Q10 and a garlic supplement. Another way to keep your heart safe and happy: Check out of heartbreak hotel and don't let love stress affect you. Take your vitamins and read HE'S JUST NOT THAT INTO YOU or THE COWGIRL'S GUIDE TO LOVE. Saying "Yeehaw" once in a while will help too.
Garlic and Heart Health
You've heard that a baby aspirin a day can keep the cardiologist away. Bummer for her, good for her. However, like so many people, you may not be able to tolerate aspirin--though as a young mom, you need it!
Nature has an answer: Garlic. It's not just for bread any more. But while you might be tempted to take garlic to ward your hubby off when he's annoying you, you hate the smell that mouthwash never seems to eliminate. You may not be able to get rid of this with garlic supplements, since odorless capsules may take away some of the potency. Try enteric-coated supplements.
A garlic supplement is easy on the stomach, and better if you or your mom takes blood thinners such as warfarin. Garlic also lowers blood pressure, promotes colon health, and eliminates bad cholesterol and triglycerides.
So don't breathe on your kids till they pass out (on second though...) Take 400 to 600 mg of garlic per day. Take it with food, and use caution before combining it with aspirin and high blood pressure medication.
Give your cardiologist garlic too. You can make up for her not taking that extra vacation in Italy.
Correct Dose of Vitamin E
If you're jogging on city streets to boost your heart health, do two things: 1) Carry pepper spray and take up karate. 2) Take 400 IU of vitamin E. Although vitamin E's effectiveness for heart health is downplayed, the supplement protects the heart and lungs (and don't forget the coenzyme-Q10). It protects you from the pollutants and free radicals you'll inhale on your jog. Speaking of breath, take a garlic supplement and eat a pound of garlic. Anyone who tries to mess with you will think twice! Now pop your vitamin E softgel and go jogging with your iPod!