Coenzyme Q10(CoQ10)
CoQ10 supplements are made from enzymes, amino acids, trace elements, and vitamins that encourage the body to create (biosynthesise) Coenzyme Q10.
Every cell in the body has the ability to make Coenzyme Q10, but not all cells make the same amount. The muscles, heart, kidneys, liver, and pancreas are responsible for the bulk of your body's Coenzyme Q10 synthesis. The CoQ10 supplement in Heart Savior encourages this synthesis.
Coenzyme Q10 biosynthesis is a long and complex series of biochemical reactions requiring a broad spectrum of vitamins, N-Acetyl Cysteine, other amino acids, and various trace elements. The benzoquinone portion of Coenzyme Q10 is synthesized from the amino acid tyrosine, while the isoprene side chain is synthesized from acetyl-CoA through the mevalonate pathway.
Co Q10 is highly concentrated in heart muscle cells due to the high energy requirements of this cell type. Recent Co Q10 studies focus on heart disease, specifically, congestive heart failure which has been strongly correlated with significantly low blood and tissue levels of Co Q10. The severity of heart failure correlates with the severity of Co Q10 deficiency. This Co Q10 deficiency may cause heart muscle dysfunction.
Plant Sterols and Plant Stanols
Plant sterols and stanols represent a group of compounds that are an essential constituent of cell membranes in animals and plants. Cholesterol is actually a sterol of human cells, whereas phytosterols are produced by plants. The most common plant sterols are sitosterol, campesterol, and stigmasterol. Plant sterols, although structurally similar to cholesterol, are not synthesized by the human body and are very poorly absorbed. The specific plant sterols that are currently incorporated into foods and supplements are extracted from soybean oil. The plant sterols, currently incorporated into foods, are esterified to unsaturated fatty acids (creating sterol esters) to increase lipid solubility, thus allowing maximal incorporation into a limited amount of fat. Some plant sterols currently available are saturated, to form the stanol derivatives, which are also effective at lowering cholesterol.
The plant sterols and stanols in Cholesterol Bio Formula Plus have been extensively studied proven to lower cholesterol and protect the heart. These plant chemicals are similar in structure to cholesterol. They have a slight chemical structure difference, which means that, in comparison to cholesterol, plant sterols and stanols are not absorbed, or are minimally absorbed. Plant sterols and stanols simply reduce cholesterol absorption by competing with cholesterol. When less dietary cholesterol is absorbed, less cholesterol is returned to the liver and through this process LDL is also decreased.
By lowering total and LDL cholesterol levels, plant sterols and stanols may also reduce your risk of heart disease. Studies have shown that taking plant sterols daily can lower cholesterol measurements by an average of 10% to 14%. The National Cholesterol Education Panel has suggested taking plant stanols and sterols along with a proper low fat diet and regular exercise program to help maintain normal cholesterol levels.
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