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#1 AAS will reduce your hearts ability to pump out blood and therfore its ability to process oxygen.(Not in all people, but I consider it a significant enough percentage to post this thread)
Here are the 3 main heart nutrients:
Coenzyme Q 10 is a vitamin-like nutrient that is vital to the production of energy. As one of the electron carriers in the electron transport system, it helps cells utilize oxygen. If you have ever wondered how we get energy from food, or why we have to breathe oxygen, it is because the body strips food of electrons and transports them to an electron acceptor, which is oxygen.
Co Q 10 facilitates this process, providing one of the "spark plugs" for the creation of cellular energy. Without Co Q 10, we would not have enough energy to fuel the physiological reactions we need to survive (Folkers K & Wolaniuk A. Drugs Exp Clin Res. 1985;11(8):539-45). Dr. Folkers notes that CoQ 10 levels falling to 75% may cause illness, whereas falling to 25% may cause death (Folkers, ibid). There is evidence showing that low Co Q 10 levels can lead to death within six months (Statistical data support prediction of death within 6 months on low levels of coenzyme Q 10 and other entities. (Clin Investig 1993;71 (8 supp):S137-39). Coenzyme Q10 concentration in the mitochondria (sometimes called the "powerhouse" of the cell) is not believed to be saturated, which is one of the reasons researchers think that supplementation is having beneficial effects (Clin Investig 1993;71(8 Suppl):S66-70).
Numerous therapeutic effects of coenzyme Q10 have been reported, most notably in areas where oxygen transport is critical, for instance heart disease, aging and periodontal disease. Since an adequate supply of oxygen is necessary for tissue repair and immune function, many applications have been reported in these areas. Additionally, coenzyme Q10 has therapeutic potential because of its antioxidant properties (fights damaging free radicals). It is easy to see that coenzyme Q10 has a wide variety of functions and applications in the body, such as...
Cardiovascular
The ability that coenzyme Q10 has for increasing oxygen delivery and energy supply contributes to its reputation for supporting the cardiovascular system in clinical trials, including mitral valve prolapse, angina, cardiomyopathy, hypertension (Folkers K et al., Treatment of essential hypertension with Coenzyme Q 10. Mol Aspects Med 1994;15(Suppl):S265-72) , and congestive heart failure (Morisco C. et al. Effect of coenzyme Q 10 therapy in patients with congestive heart failure: a long-term multicenter randomized study). In one clinical trial, 150 mg/day of coenzyme Q10 was administered for 10 months to two patients with mitochondrial encephalomyopathy, and results showed a significant improvement in oxygen consumption, in the ability to reach a higher workload and improvement of mitochondrial function (Neurology 1992;42(6):1203). It should be noted that some cholesterol-lowering drugs and beta blockers can reduce levels of Co Q 10, whereas Co Q 10 supplementation has been shown to reduce the drug-induced fatigue experienced by people taking beta blockers (Biomedical and Clinical Aspects of Coenzyme Q 10 Vol. 4. Folkers, K. & Yakamura Y (eds). Elsevier Science Publ. Amsterdam, 1984, pp. 263-270).
As you can see Co-Q10 levels are critical to heart health.
Vitamin E - Vitamin E is a strong antioxidant that works best in a lipid, or fat-based environment. This means that it's activity is strongest in areas such as cell membranes, which are made up of fatty acids. Vitamin E protects the cell membrane from oxidative damage.
Quercetin - Quercetin is a high-powered bioflavonoid, with antioxidant, antiinflammatory, and antiplatelet activity (Biochem Pharmacol 1983;32:1141-1148; Biochem. Pharmacol. 45:13-9). It is the backbone of many of the other flavonoids, and indeed has been called, "the most important flavonoid" by Nutrition in Cancer (Nutr. Cancer 1993, 20:21-9).
Alpha-lipoic acid - Alpha-lipoic acid is another good antioxidant, with specific activity directed to binding heavy metals. Lipoic acid is also an energy substrate substance, and is used in the Kreb's cycle, which is the cycle that produces energy in our mitochondria.
How much?
C-Q10: 60mg/day(20-40 years old) 100mg/day(40+ years old)
ALA: 1200mgs/day or 600mg/day r-ala
Quercetin: 1500mgs/day
The Co-Q10 remember HAS TO BE TAKEN WITH FAT. As it is fat soluble.
My advice is to buy the Co-Q10 gel caps with Vit. E added to them.
These nutrients are CRITICAL to heart health.
Fonz
#1 AAS will reduce your hearts ability to pump out blood and therfore its ability to process oxygen.(Not in all people, but I consider it a significant enough percentage to post this thread)
Here are the 3 main heart nutrients:
Coenzyme Q 10 is a vitamin-like nutrient that is vital to the production of energy. As one of the electron carriers in the electron transport system, it helps cells utilize oxygen. If you have ever wondered how we get energy from food, or why we have to breathe oxygen, it is because the body strips food of electrons and transports them to an electron acceptor, which is oxygen.
Co Q 10 facilitates this process, providing one of the "spark plugs" for the creation of cellular energy. Without Co Q 10, we would not have enough energy to fuel the physiological reactions we need to survive (Folkers K & Wolaniuk A. Drugs Exp Clin Res. 1985;11(8):539-45). Dr. Folkers notes that CoQ 10 levels falling to 75% may cause illness, whereas falling to 25% may cause death (Folkers, ibid). There is evidence showing that low Co Q 10 levels can lead to death within six months (Statistical data support prediction of death within 6 months on low levels of coenzyme Q 10 and other entities. (Clin Investig 1993;71 (8 supp):S137-39). Coenzyme Q10 concentration in the mitochondria (sometimes called the "powerhouse" of the cell) is not believed to be saturated, which is one of the reasons researchers think that supplementation is having beneficial effects (Clin Investig 1993;71(8 Suppl):S66-70).
Numerous therapeutic effects of coenzyme Q10 have been reported, most notably in areas where oxygen transport is critical, for instance heart disease, aging and periodontal disease. Since an adequate supply of oxygen is necessary for tissue repair and immune function, many applications have been reported in these areas. Additionally, coenzyme Q10 has therapeutic potential because of its antioxidant properties (fights damaging free radicals). It is easy to see that coenzyme Q10 has a wide variety of functions and applications in the body, such as...
Cardiovascular
The ability that coenzyme Q10 has for increasing oxygen delivery and energy supply contributes to its reputation for supporting the cardiovascular system in clinical trials, including mitral valve prolapse, angina, cardiomyopathy, hypertension (Folkers K et al., Treatment of essential hypertension with Coenzyme Q 10. Mol Aspects Med 1994;15(Suppl):S265-72) , and congestive heart failure (Morisco C. et al. Effect of coenzyme Q 10 therapy in patients with congestive heart failure: a long-term multicenter randomized study). In one clinical trial, 150 mg/day of coenzyme Q10 was administered for 10 months to two patients with mitochondrial encephalomyopathy, and results showed a significant improvement in oxygen consumption, in the ability to reach a higher workload and improvement of mitochondrial function (Neurology 1992;42(6):1203). It should be noted that some cholesterol-lowering drugs and beta blockers can reduce levels of Co Q 10, whereas Co Q 10 supplementation has been shown to reduce the drug-induced fatigue experienced by people taking beta blockers (Biomedical and Clinical Aspects of Coenzyme Q 10 Vol. 4. Folkers, K. & Yakamura Y (eds). Elsevier Science Publ. Amsterdam, 1984, pp. 263-270).
As you can see Co-Q10 levels are critical to heart health.
Vitamin E - Vitamin E is a strong antioxidant that works best in a lipid, or fat-based environment. This means that it's activity is strongest in areas such as cell membranes, which are made up of fatty acids. Vitamin E protects the cell membrane from oxidative damage.
Quercetin - Quercetin is a high-powered bioflavonoid, with antioxidant, antiinflammatory, and antiplatelet activity (Biochem Pharmacol 1983;32:1141-1148; Biochem. Pharmacol. 45:13-9). It is the backbone of many of the other flavonoids, and indeed has been called, "the most important flavonoid" by Nutrition in Cancer (Nutr. Cancer 1993, 20:21-9).
Alpha-lipoic acid - Alpha-lipoic acid is another good antioxidant, with specific activity directed to binding heavy metals. Lipoic acid is also an energy substrate substance, and is used in the Kreb's cycle, which is the cycle that produces energy in our mitochondria.
How much?
C-Q10: 60mg/day(20-40 years old) 100mg/day(40+ years old)
ALA: 1200mgs/day or 600mg/day r-ala
Quercetin: 1500mgs/day
The Co-Q10 remember HAS TO BE TAKEN WITH FAT. As it is fat soluble.
My advice is to buy the Co-Q10 gel caps with Vit. E added to them.
These nutrients are CRITICAL to heart health.
Fonz
