Metagenics Co-Q 10: 60 soft gels
Stabilized Coenzyme Q-10 with Natural Vitamin E - Coenzyme Q-10 combined with Vitamin E plays an important role in the bodies production of energy and also has antioxidant properties.
Quote from Dr. Haendiges' Daily Dose article on Co Q 10
Did you know that your liver will actually produce much more cholesterol than what you can eat in a day? In fact, cholesterol is the backbone for most of your hormones, including estrogen and testosterone. There is still a lot of hype about cholesterol with a push for more and more cholesterol lowering medications. It is important to understand the difference between the good and the bad cholesterol.When we are under a lot of stress, we get a significant increase in cholesterol. We do this because cholesterol is the backbone of cortisol also. Cortisol is our fight or flight hormone. Low thyroid will also cause this problem. We can actually fight this oxidative stress that is inevitable by taking a few key anti-oxidants. This is where the CoEnzyme Q 10 comes in to play.
There are certain times that we really do need the statin drugs such as Lipitor or Zocor. I realize that this medication can help to save lives and in those instances, I am all for it. However, these medications cause a drastic depletion in an essential antioxidant called CoQ10. This nutrient is very critical to the heart. It will decrease the oxidative damage that occurs in the heart. Your body will actually produce CoQ10 in adequate levels if all systems are performing optimally.
