Vitamins And Supplements Guide - What Really Works And What Is Just HypeIn our vitamins and supplements guide we will see which products provide meaningful health benefits and which ones are just there to empty your wallet. America is a fast paced place. In general, we all have to multi-task constantly because of that, we tend not to take care of our health very well. We don't eat very well and we don't exercise as we should hence the increase in various cardiovascular ailments (diabetes, high blood pressure etc). There are certain vitamins and supplements that can help with these conditions when combined with diet and exercise. Of course there are many pretenders out there and we plan to discuss what they are.
Vitamins And Supplements Guide - Omega 3
Omega-3 Fatty Acids - Many people consider omega 3 and "fish oil" to be the same thing. While they are similar they aren't the same. Even though some of the best sources of omega-3 are from fish there a number other sources such as green leafy vegetables, walnuts, flaxseed oil, green soybean etc.The main Omega-3 fatty acids are: These are a mouthful to say so we will use the abbreviations to make it easier. The scientific terms are in the parentheses (for those who are purists) * DHA (docosahexaenoic acid)found in fish - may help to improve brain function of children if the mother takes this supplement in the late stages of her pregnancy. * EPA (eicosapentaeoic acid)found in fish * ALA (alpha linolenic acid)found in plants - has been used in Germany for over 30 years to treat diabetic neuropathy (nerve damage)has anti-inflammatory properties
Omega 3's have been shown to cause the body to produce substances that allow blood vessels to relax as well as other benefits which we will soon detail. There have been many studies that have been published in The New England Journal Of Medicine about this supplement proving that it does help people with mild high blood pressure. Omega-3 may also help: * improve insulin sensitivity * reduce arrhythmia (irregular heartbeat)- if the proper dosage is taken, Omega-3 have been shoown to reduce fatal arrhythmias by 30 percent. * reduce coronary heart disese * reduce blood fat * reduce hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis) * reduce the risk of heart attack - people with low levels of Omega-3 in their blood have the highest risk of sudden heart attack Verdict: Omega-3 is the real deal. There is hard evidence that taking this supplement may be beneficial to your health. It has been shown to reduce the triglycerides (the main form of fat in the in body)by up to 40 percent! The American Heart Association recommends taking 1 to 4 grams of capsules daily. Vitamins And Supplements Guide - CoenzymeQ10
CoenzymeQ10 - This substance is vital to life found all over the body. Even though it is vital to life it is not considered a essential nutrient because we produce it in our body. Although as we age the amount of CoQ10 decreases.CoQ10 is used extensively in Japan and Europe to treat cardiovascular conditions such as hypertension, angina, congestive heart failure etc. People with high blood pressure tend to have less CoQ10 in their body than those with normal BP. * CoQ10 helps to keep total cholesterol down * CoQ10 makes the energy producing areas of the cells (mitochondria)more efficient. * Acts as an antioxidant * various studies treating hypertensive patients with 100 to 225 mg of CoQ10 have shown that was a marked and consistent improvement in blood pressure. Some patients were about to stop using at least one of their medications * CoQ10 takes about 4 weeks to work. Blood pressure returns to previous levels about 2 weeks after discontinuing use. * Has not been shown to have side effects even at high doses * improves insulin sensitivity * may improve heart function * reduces heart rate * improves oxygen delivery Verdict: CoQ10 is the real deal. There is hard evidence that taking this supplement may be beneficial to your health. According to various studies it really has a signficant effect on the cardiovascular system.
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