L-Carnitine & Co-Q10 – (9Q)
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by
Internal Health July 2006 |
L-Carnitine & Co-Q10 – (9Q)
Supplement for Energy and a Healthy Heart
L-Carnitine
and Co-Q10 when combined form energy. Both nutrients naturally occur within
the cells of the human body and represent two of the most important factors in
metabolic energy enhancement. This combination not only supports the metabolism
of fats, carbohydrates and proteins, but also provides and supports the
production of ATP (adenosine 5’ triphosphate), the "energy of life".
A deficiency of L-Carnitine and Co-Q10 will become evident in lower physical
energy; L-Carnitine delivers fuel and Co-Q10 helps burn it. This combination
increases up to three times the effectiveness of each product if taken
separately.
Aging
decreases the production of both Co-Q10 and L-Carnitine and deficiencies appear
overtime, abundant within grains, legumes and most meat, but often destroyed
through processing and cooking. L-Carnitine, while available in meats, must be
synthesized by the body from the amino acids lysine and methionine, and B1, B6,
niacin, vitamin C and iron.
L-Carnitine
L-Carnitine
is used by the body to transport long chain fatty acids to the mitochondria in
your cells, where it is burned for energy. Since this fat burning is such a
major source of muscular energy, deficiencies in Carnitine are manifested as low
energy levels and muscular weakness. They can also appear as mental confusion or
cloudiness, angina (heart pain) and weight gain. Since the only dietary source
of L-Carnitine is meat, vegans and vegetarians, especially athletic vegetarians
are most susceptible to Carnitine deficiency.
CoENZYME-Q10
Co-Q10
sparks the mitochondrial energy production that runs all vital body functions;
processes such as the mechanical beating of the heart and the electrical spiking
of the brain to preserve the body and cells. This steady energy stream for the
"higher-level" body processes depends absolutely on each cell's having
adequate levels of Co-Q10.
Co-Q10
is manufactured in the liver and requires at least three different starting
molecules, as well as a large number of cofactor substances. This makes Co-Q10
delicate for the body to produce since all component parts, in sufficient
quantities, must be available at the same time.
As we
age, the body's digestion capabilities diminish and the metabolism of fuels
becomes significantly less efficient. One of the major contributing factors in
excessive fatigue in the elderly is the lack of Co-Q10, a co-enzyme deficiency
occurs within the cells. The solution is to take L-Carnitine and Co-Q10 together
and get to the heart of the matter.
Benefits
of Co-Q10 and L Carnitine Combination
Cardiovascular Health:
Strengthens
heart muscle
Protects
against hypoxia
Relieves
angina and hypertension
Improves
tolerance to exercise and increases endurance
Protection
against ischemia
Reduce
damage caused by myocardial infarction
Reduces
cholesterol
As an Antioxidant:
Protects against cellular oxidative damage from free radicals
Corrects Vitamin E deficiency
Protects from drug side effects, Adrianycin (cancer treatment), beta-blockers
Improved immune system, especially when declining due to aging
Periodontal (gum) disease
Other Possible Health Benefits of Coenzyme Q10:
Increased production of ATP, energizer for the entire body
Muscular dystrophies, MS, and most neurological disorders
Hearing and Equilibrium Impairments
Weight Loss including cellulite reduction
Fitness and exercise, a natural enhancement
Diabetes
Additional Reading
Tired to Terrific in 10
Days Natural Energy; Erika Schwartz, M.D.
The
Carnitine Defense; Stephen L. DeFelice, M.D.