November Newsletter
CoQ10 and Women's Health
While known for its essential role in maintaining optimal health, coenzyme Q10 also provides benefits for women who aim to age gracefully. Here are just a few of the possible benefits of CoQ10:
**Combats Fatigue**
If you rely on multiple cups of coffee throughout the day, consider Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) to boost your energy. This cofactor is essential for producing adenosine triphosphate (ATP) in mitochondria, the cell’s powerhouses. ATP is a neurotransmitter linked with both energy levels, and keeping our bodies in balance, also known as homeostasis (1). Keeping this 'muscle fuel' operating well can improve your energy levels and more!
**Protects Against Free Radicals**
CoQ10 also protects cells from oxidative stress caused by free radicals, which are produced in various biological processes. As an antioxidant, it helps defend against cellular damage. Oxidative stress may cause a plethora of issues ranging from cancer to general inflammation, so reducing the amount of free radicals in our bodies is an important aspect of our health that is often overlooked.
**Promotes Heart Health**
CoQ10 is important for heart health, especially for women during menopause. It supports heart muscle integrity and protects blood vessels from oxidative damage, maintaining overall cardiovascular function.
**Supports Liver Health**
The liver requires significant energy to filter and cleanse the bloodstream. While studies are varied and uncertain about that exact benefit of CoQ10 on the liver, the results overall show a positive effect on liver enzyme levels (2). This promotes healthy liver function and health, which is crucial to keep toxins out of our bloodstream, and in turn, out of our most important organs.
**Encourages Healthy Inflammation**
CoQ10 enhances the body’s inflammatory response, helping to inhibit inflammatory factors and promoting overall wellness so that your organs can function optimally. Inflammation is a fuel to the fires of disease, pain, and general unhealth. Giving your body what it needs to heal inflammation instead of covering it up with pharmaceuticals can help you feel less worn down and may aid prevention of developing more drastic health issues.
Give Your Body The Best
After careful consideration Marilyn's Natural Foods has decided to discontinue Garden of Life, which includes the beloved Vitamin Code multivitamin. We encourage everyone to look into our new Emerald multivitamins, which stand out in excellence for their commitment to quality and cleanliness. They are completely additive free, and as far as multivitamins go they contain a multitude of other supplements within them to further complement your personal best health. We as a company desire to offer our customers the best options for their health and wellness, and we believe this change reflects our mission in that. Feel free to ask any of our employees for further information on specifics and reasoning behind this change!
Liposomal: Absorption is Key
Liposomal vitamins are available in various forms, including tablets, capsules, and liquids. These vitamins are essentially "little packages" designed to enhance the internal delivery of essential compounds, such as nutrients like vitamin C. If the term "liposomal" brings to mind "lipids," you're right. Liposomes are made up of lipids, which include fats and fat-like substances, such as phospholipids. So, why is it beneficial to deliver a vitamin within a liposome? The outer membrane of our cells is also composed of phospholipids, which allows the nutrient inside the liposome to easily pass through the cell membrane and allow for better absorption. Since both structures are made of the same type of substance, this delivery method is highly effective.
Sources
- Franco R, Rivas-Santisteban R, Lillo J, Camps J, Navarro G, Reyes-Resina I. 5-hydroxytryptamine, glutamate, and ATP: much more than neurotransmitters. Front Cell Dev Biol. 2021;9:66815. doi:10.3389/fcell.2021.667815
- Soleimani Damaneh, M., Fatahi, S., Aryaeian, N., & Bavi Behbahani, H. (2023). The effect of coenzyme Q10 supplementation on liver enzymes: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials. Food Science & Nutrition, 11, 4912–4925. https://doi.org/10.1002/fsn3.3478
