The modern diet, lifestyle, and increased exposure to stress demands more nutritional support to sustain our bodies. Yet, most people are not getting that support from diet alone. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends 1.5 to 2 cups of fruit and 2 to 3 cups of vegetables daily. However, accordingRead
Traditional, complementary, and integrative healthcare (TCIH) is a valuable but often underutilized resource. TCIH could both help address a range of global health issues – including non-communicable disease, cancer, and antimicrobial resistance – and contribute to universal access to healthcare. Guidance from the World Health Organization (WHO) will be essentialRead
The statements mentioned in this content have not been evaluated by the FDA, and are not intended to prevent, diagnosis, or treat any disease. Always work with your personal healthcare provider. Depression is an all-too-common psychiatric disorder. An estimated 20% of people suffer from depression.1 Regularly feeling sad, empty, orRead
The so-called Mediterranean diet—which focuses mainly on fresh vegetables, fish, whole grains, and olive oil—has received a lot of press in recent years for its heart-health benefits. Studies have shown that people who follow this basic eating plan have a reduced risk of both cardiovascular disease and all-cause mortality. ARead
Willow bark has been used for thousands of years to treat pain and inflammation in both China and Europe. It’s so effective, in fact, that its active pain-reliving constituent, salicin, was used to develop aspirin in the 19th century. Today, the venerable plant is still used to treat lower backRead
Providing patients with a curated selection of supplements can increase regimen compliance and introduce a new revenue stream to your practice. However, handling inventory is easily the most time-consuming, frustrating, and expensive aspect of providing this amenity. Here are a few best practices that can help you avoid common challengesRead
Although both are forms of CoQ10, your body uses each nutrient differently to perform vital functions. Just as your car is powered by gas, your heart and other organs are powered by cellular energy. To create this energy, Ubiquinone, also known as the regular CoQ10, travels down a path inRead
Use of certain cholesterol-lowering medication is increasing over time1 Nine out of 10 adults using a cholesterol-lowering medication take a statin1 Cholesterol-lowering statins can significantly lower the amount of CoQ10 (ubiquinone) in the blood3-6 Statins can lower the amount of CoQ10 in the body, even when a patient has taken a standard doseRead
Ubiquinol plays a supporting role in cellular energy production The mitochondria are responsible for producing 95% of the energy in the cells (aerobic metabolism), and Ubiquinol plays a critical role in the process, shuttling electrons4 CoQ10 is a member of the electron transport chain1 When CoQ10 receives electrons, the structureRead
In an 8-week, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, single-center trial, with the primary outcome of change in flow-mediated dilation (FMD) in healthy patients with mild-to-moderate dyslipidemia, Ubiquinol significantly improved dyslipidemia-related endothelial dysfunction (P=0.001).
