Chris D. Meletis, N.D. 
The challenge is that most CoQ10 supplements are not well-absorbed. Furthermore, they need to be taken with a fatty meal for optimal absorption. As I like to tell my patients, “The most expensive supplement that an individual can take is one you need, yet is not absorbing.”
The statements mentioned in this content have not been evaluated by the FDA, and are not intended to prevent, diagnose, or treat any disease. Always work with your personal healthcare provider. Gastrointestinal problems like inflammatory bowel disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), abdominal pain caused by stress, constipation, and diarrheaRead
Scientists have called the endocannabinoid system one of the “gatekeepers” of the immune system.1 The endocannabinoid system is activated in response to immune challenges like viral or bacterial infections, increasing or decreasing many aspects of immunity.2 Certain endocannabinoids act on most immune cells and endocannabinoid receptors are also present on these cells.2 Read
Spring is a difficult time of year for many patients, due to the onset of seasonal allergies. In my clinical practice, I’ve found that employing a number of strategies can support the health of patients with seasonal allergies as well as allergic conditions such as asthma. In this article, IRead
Many people are not getting enough nutrients as they age when they need optimal nourishment to sustain healthy aging. Evidence indicates that because older adults are less able to absorb and use many nutrients, their nutrient needs (especially as a function of body mass) rise.1 Impaired digestion, medication-induced deficiencies, andRead
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. Worldwide, cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of death with 17.9 million people dying annually from disordersRead
Sir Isaac Newton’s insights apply to your retirement plans and trajectory. His first law of motion captures the challenge plain and simple: an object in motion will continue moving at a constant velocity in a straight line unless acted upon by an external force. It highlights the concept of inertia,Read
If you’re like most people in today’s world, you’re probably stressed out. Work deadlines, taking care of elderly parents or your kids, and many other pressures leave us with too much to do and too little time to do it. And if you’ve ever tried to find natural stress reliefRead
Vitamin D is a critically important nutrient that oversees many aspects of our health. It is commonly known as the sunshine vitamin because the body can produce it after sun exposure. Smaller amounts of vitamin D3 can be obtained from food sources such as oily fish, especially wild caught salmon.Read
American Adults Express Increasing Anxiousness in Annual Poll; Stress and Sleep are Key Factors Impacting Mental Health. For the last several years, the American Psychiatric Association’s annual mental health poll has shown that U.S. adults, according to The 2024 results, are feeling increasingly anxious. In 2024, 43% of adults sayRead
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