The Health Benefits of Coenzyme Q10

Coenzyme Q10, also known as CoQ10 or just Q10 has become another popular supplement. Is it needed and worth the money or just another waste of money in the supplement market.

What Coenzyme Q10 Is

Coenzyme Q10 was discovered in 1957 and since that time nearly 5,000 studies about it have been published. Coenzyme Q10 is a fat-soluble compound that is synthesized by the body and also consumed in the diet. Coenzyme Q10 is found in every cell and is required by the body for mitochondrial synthesis, mitochondrial synthesis is the energy-producing structures within cells; one of the critical functions is the converting of nutrients into energy. This conversion of nutrients into energy is very important in the heart and heart cells. Coenzyme Q10 is also a well-known antioxidant, which means it is used by our bodies to protect cells from oxidation damage. Coenzyme Q10 is a member of the ubiquinone family of compounds and since we can synthesize coenyzme Q10 in our bodies, it is not considered a vitamin. For coenzyme Q10 to be synthesized in the body, an adequate intake of vitamin B6 is required. CoQ10 works in conjunction with vitamin E as it plays a critical role in maintaining our supply of Vitamin E and its antioxidant abilities. CoQ10 also has the unique ability to increase oxygen utilization in our body.

One recent study in Denmark found that the average daily dietary intake of coenzyme Q10 was between 3-5 mg (milligrams), and most people do not get more than 10 mg per day in their diet. Higher sources of dietary coenzyme Q10 are found mainly in meat, organ meats, poultry, oily fish, trout, spinach, soybean oils and nuts.

Vitamin B6 is very important for coenzyme Q10 to be able to synthesize in the body. Foods with a good amount of B6 are baked potato with skin, bananas, garbanzo beans, chicken breast, pork loin, roast beef, fish, tomato, avocado and sunflower seeds.

How Coenzyme Q10 Supplements Are Beneficial

As we get older, our body’s production of coenzyme Q10 decreases and by as much as 72% in the heart. Because of the antioxidant properties of CoQ10 doctors are now using it in numerous heart related ailments such as arrhythmia, angina, heart attack, high blood pressure, coronary artery disease, mitral valve prolapse, atherosclerosis and congestive heart failure.

In a 1961 study, scientist found that people who had cancer also had very low levels of CoQ10 in their blood. Other research has found that CoQ10 helps strengthen the immune system and could be useful as a secondary treatment for cancer. According to WebMD, three studies examined the use of CoQ10 along with conventional cancer treatment. The three studies were done with 41 women who had breast cancer and in each study, the women improved.

CoQ10 can also help with periodontal health and prevent getting gingivitis and heals any damage from gingivitis.

Dr. Emile G. Bliznakov, MD and past President and Scientific Director of the Lupus Research Institute conducted many studies with coenzyme Q10. His studies showed that CoQ10 doubled the strength of the immune system by cleaning out bacteria from the bloodstream. CoQ10 also boosted the immune system by increasing the white blood cells, which increased the immune systems ability to fight off disease and including virulent flu. In animal studies it defended against malignant tumors, leukemia and retarded the rate at which the thymus gland deteriorated with age, the thymus gland is key to our immune systems. Up to 95% less cell damage has been reported with coenzyme Q10 supplementation.

According to a report issued by the Annals of Neurology (August 1997) coenzyme Q10 might be effective in the prevention and treating of Parkinson’s disease.

There are also claims that coenzyme Q10 boosts energy. In my own experience, the first time I took CoQ10 I noticed a boost in energy when I worked out. This boost of energy was not like caffeine or an energy drink. It was as if my lungs opened up and my heart worked better and I was able to exercise with ease. I believe that the claim of increased energy and what I saw first hand was CoQ10’s ability to increase oxygen utilization.

Normal dosages usually range from 30 mg to 150 mg per day. Since CoQ10 is fat soluble like vitamin E, you should take these with some food that has fat in it. If your meal has no fat in it, a small amount of peanut butter will work.

The Bottom Line

Numerous studies confirm that coenzyme Q10 is healthy for the heart, heart rhythm and the health of our cells, fights cancer and boosts the immune system. I would say coenzyme Q10 is a supplement worth the money.

Drug Interaction

CoQ10 can reduce the body’s response to the blood thinner (anticoagulant) warfarin (Coumadin), if you are taking a blood thinner talk to your doctor before taking coenzyme Q10.

The cholesterol lowering drugs known as statin drugs can lower the levels of CoQ10 in the blood, for this reason many doctors will supplement patients with coenzyme Q10. This is ironic since statin drugs are given to reduce the risk of heart disease and the lowering of Q10 has been shown to increase the risk of heart disease.

Beta-blockers that are used to lower high blood pressure also lower the amount of CoQ10 in the body and have numerous side effects. Coenzyme Q10 has been shown to dramatically reduce these side effects.

CoQ10 can also decrease the insulin requirements in people with diabetes.

© 2009 Sam Montana

Readers are Leaders in network marketing success

 

In reality readers are leaders in every successful endeavor. If you have been involved in network marketing or MLM for any period of time someone has suggested you read at least one certain book. Have you noticed that when leaders are interviewed on TV that there is usually a book shelf or many book shelves filled with  books in their background. I used to think that was propped for show to display how smart they were. Some of that may be true but for the most part anyone who is in a position of power has done extensive reading. I read my first self-improvement book in 1986 by Zig  Ziglar and since them have amassed over a thousand books most of which (not all) have been read.

Why Read?

Why should you want to read? Two sayings come to mind for me. One: You can not solve a problem with the same mind that discovered it.  The second saying solves the first: The mind expanded by a new idea can never return to its original dimensions. Take time to really think about those two sayings and understand that to become an effective leader you are going to have to do some growing. As a leader you will find yourself becoming the go to person for assistance and answers. A lot of time when people ask me certain questions I will actually suggest a certain book for them to read. I do this because they will do better to find the idea for themselves in that book, I do it to expand peoples’ minds and as a test. I want to find out if they are coachable and serious enough to actually go and read the book seeking the answer for themselves. Those that do are destined to become leaders.

S Quadrant

 Many have asked why is working forever in the S Quadrant a problem. I didn’t say it was a problem I said it was where many people get stuck. As a matter of fact Robert  Kiyosaki said the S could also stand for sycho because too many of these people won’t expand because they think no one can do the jobs as well as they can. Those who build wealth work t surround themselves with people who can do the job better than they can.  This quadrant is full of people like real estate agents, lawyers, doctors, painters actually anyone who has to show up and do the work to get paid. The best brain surgeon in the state is literally out of business when on vacation and not cutting a brain. The best attorney in town is not making money when not working with clients. So these people in reality own their own jobs. As I stated many people are just fine with this. For many it beats working on someone else’s schedule.

Those who look to amass wealth will work hard to get through the S Quadrant and into the B Quadrant as fast as possible. It is in the business or B Quadrant that time frames are collapsed and by taking advantage of leverage. Money is earned on the efforts of many rather than just one individual.  That is the reason J. Paul Getty said, “I would rather earn 1% off a 100 people’s efforts than 100% of my own efforts”. The power of multi level marketing or network marketing is that it allows a person to hold on to the security of their jobs while building a legitimate business in their part-time.  Those who are serious about building a business and enjoying all the rewards of business ownership will do well to read both Rich Dad – Poor Dad and Cash flow.

Remember a business owner is someone who owns a system. The system runs the business and people run the system.

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"These Quotes are seeds that I deposit every day in my life.
They are like Oxygen to my soul. When I do not read them I deprive myself
of oxygen and my Dream suffocates. I commit to read them every day
to provide my Dream the Oxygen it needs so the Seeds will Grow!"
 
What will you say when you get it Friends...

"Either you run the day or the day runs you." - Jim Rohn

Unless you change how you are, you will always have what you've got. ~ Jim Rohn

Formal education will make you a living; self-education will make you a fortune. - Jim Rohn. 

"Either you run the day or the day runs you." - Jim Rohn

Read Motivational Books

How often do you read? The late Earl Nightingale, a pioneer in the area of self-help, said that if we read one hour a day on any specific subject, in five years we would become a national expert; in ten years we would have the equivalent of a Ph.D.
You might not be able to study one subject every day for one hour for five or ten years, but you can certainly try. Many people graduate from high school or college and say to themselves, “Thank God I am through with school. I will never open another book!”
Wrong! School never ends. A graduation is merely the beginning of our learning journey. That is why they call the graduation ceremony the commencement ceremony. It is the beginning of learning.
You might say, “I don’t have time to read. By the time I get out of work, I have to take care of a thousand things.” All you are telling me is that you are not serious about reaching the top of your field. Time is completely relative. If you want to be successful, then make time to learn how to. 

Think,, THnk

Strong people strengthen others; wimpy people feel a need to break others down just to build themselves up.

"You can easily determine the caliber of a person by the amount of opposition it takes to discourage him." – Unknown

Waste your money and you're only out of money, but waste your time and you've lost a part of your life - Michael Leboeuf

 "These Quotes are seeds that I deposit every day in my life. 

They are like Oxygen to my soul. When I do not read them I deprive myself
of oxygen and my Dream suffocates. I commit to read them every day
to provide my Dream the Oxygen it needs so the Seeds will Grow!"
 
What will you say when you get it Friends...

Quotes for the Day

 "Whatever you can do or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power and magic in it."

-- Johann von Goethe

 "If you can find a path with no obstacles, it probably doesn't lead anywhere."

-- Frank A. Clark

 "Envisioning the end is enough to put the means in motion."

-- Dorothea Brande, Writer 

 

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What's behind great accomplishments? Inevitably, great people. But what is in those 'great people' that makes them different? It's certainly not their age or sex or color or heritage or environment. No, it's got to be something inside their heads. They are the people who think differently... They are the people 'who will dream dreams and see visions.'

Charles Swindoll

A FOUNDATION FOR EXCELLENCE

A Foundation of Excellence

Taken as a whole, the Founders' Fundamentals and Values constitute a Foundation for Excellence. Through the awareness of these fundamentals and values, Amway Distributors and staff can partner at the highest levels and build upon our success in the coming years.


Vision & Mission

Our Vision

Helping people live better lives.

Our Mission

Through the partnering of Distributors, Employees, and the Founding Families and the support of quality products and service, we offer all people the opportunity to achieve their goals through the Amway Sales and Marketing Plan.

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The Founders' Fundamentals


The Founders' Fundamentals are the principles upon which Amway co-founders, Rich DeVos and Jay Van Andel built the Amway business and which we believe constitute a sound foundation for a meaningful life.


Freedom

Freedom is our natural state and the most conducive environment in which we live, work, achieve and grow. It allows for our belief in God and for the opportunity to build a meaningful, purposeful life. The Amway business recognises, supports, and expands our freedom, which is both personal and economic. Thus it is our responsibility to ensure, protect, and sustain our freedom.

"There are rare and uncommon freedoms that only a few individuals enjoy. These are the freedom to be what one wishes to be. To live where one wishes to live. To support the causes one believes in. To explore the full and exciting range of one's potential. Not many people ever experience that kind of freedom. It's rare, uncommon freedom which must be earned, and it's the result of one's own individual effort and vision." JAY VAN ANDEL

"We never looked at poverty as a class where you have to stay. We looked at it as a stage you pass through, and we just chose not to stay there. We moved through it, and went on. That's the freedom you have - that you can move beyond where you are." RICH DEVOS

Family

The family is our primary social structure, providing love and nurturing, heritage and legacy. The family provides us with a consistent set of values and a framework for growth and the ability to thrive as individuals. The Amway business respects and supports the family, as evidenced by the prominence of "family" in Amway Distributorships.

"Of course, you have an Amway family as well, and it is such an important key to this business. With Amway, you have the whole support mechanism of your Distributor organisation, uplines and downlines, who are your cheerleaders, and who are family, too" RICH DEVOS

Hope

Hope gives us the power to transform our lives in positive ways. It is a force that allows us to envision dreams, establish goals and achieve great things. By offering hope, we open windows of possibility for others, and it is why Amway speaks so meaningfully to the needs of people around the world.

"Our goals must be to make sure the lonely and the frustrated and the scared have that sense of hope and security that we can bring them. That's why you are here. That's what we are all about." RICH DEVOS

"You're involved in this business because you have hope. In fact, you already may have achieved a dream and reached the top of one hill. I hope you continue to look beyond the valleys and on to the higher mountains that you can climb in this business. I hope you will continue to help others climb with you." JAY VAN ANDEL

Reward

Reward involves the shared action of giving and receiving. Reward helps us grow either as the giver or the recipient, and there are many ways we are rewarded. At the most basic, it is to be acknowledged and loved as a person. To be rewarded also means to be recognised for one's commitments, valued for one's contributions, and compensated for one's efforts. Reward helps productivity to flourish by providing both a closure for one action and an impetus for a new action. Reward is integral to the Amway business as we help each other grow as people and as entrepreneurs.

"For many people who come through this business, the rewards will not be in the Sales and Marketing Plan. The rewards will be in how you impact their life … and how they go out with a whole new attitude … and their sense of worth. That's one of the greatest rewards you'll ever get." RICH DEVOS

"We've learned that Amway principles translate into many languages and transcend many cultures. Being rewarded in proportion to how much you do is a universal language for people around the world." JAY VAN ANDEL

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The Values


These are the essential and enduring standards, not to be compromised, by which we operate the Amway business.


Partnership

Amway is built on the concept of partnership, beginning with the partnership between our founders. The partnership that exists among the Founding Families, Distributors and Employees is our most prized possession. We always try to do what is the long-term best interest for our partners, in a manner, which increases trust and confidence. The success of Amway will reward all who have contributed to its success.


Integrity

Integrity is essential to our business success. We do what is right, not just whatever 'works'. Amway's success is measured not only in economic terms, but by the respect, trust and credibility we earn.


Personal Worth

We acknowledge, the uniqueness created in each individual. Every person is worthy of respect, and deserves fair treatment and the opportunity to succeed to the fullest extent of his or her potential.


Achievements

We are builders and encouragers. We strive for excellence in all we do. Our focus is on continuous improvement, progress and achievement of individual and group goals. We anticipate change, respond swiftly to it, take action to get the job done, and gain from our experiences. We encourage creativity and innovation.


Personal Responsibility

Each individual is responsible and accountable for achieving personal goals, as well as giving 100 percent effort in helping achieve corporate or team goals. By helping people help themselves, we further the potential for individual and shared success. We also have a responsibility to be good citizens in the communities where we live and work.


Free Enterprise

We are proud advocates of freedom and free enterprise. Human economic advancement is clearly proven to be best achieved in a free market economy.

"A world-class organisation draws, its strength, its stability, its spirit, and its success, by living its values. By doing what it says and by doing what is right." RICH DEVOS