CoQ10: ubiquinone or ubiquinol?

CoQ10: ubiquinone or ubiquinol?

Coenzyme Q10, or CoQ10, is a naturally occurring antioxidant found in every cell of the human body. It plays a crucial role in energy production, heart health and cellular repair. CoQ10 exists in two primary forms: ubiquinone and ubiquinol. Although they are closely related, there are significant differences between them that can affect their function…

“Vegan milk” bulked up with unhealthy additives cause inflammation

“Vegan milk” bulked up with unhealthy additives cause inflammation

Sales of “vegan milk” or vegetables drinks increased exponentially in the UK and across the world, year by year. The Vegan Society estimates that non-diary beverages will reach sales of 565 million pounds by 2025. This represents a double growth compared with the period before the pandemic when sales were around 250 million pounds. Although…

Sex reduces risk of heart attack and stroke by half

Sex reduces risk of heart attack and stroke by half

An active sex life has a positive impact on health. Having sex three or four times a week reduces the risk of heart attack or stroke by half, according to research. A British cardiologist studied 2400 men in Wales, to come up with this finding. At the start of the study, the men were asked…

HAWTHORN

HAWTHORN

Uses? Prevent and treat hardening of the arteries Coronary insufficiency Angina Who? Almost everyone Who can’t? People on any type of medication. Check with doctor Pregnant or breast feeding How long? Up to 6 weeks appears to be safe for most people Side effects? Stomach upset Palpitations Nosebleeds Dizziness Headache Insomnia   Available forms? Capsules,…

Avocados, the cleanest fruit for the third year in a row

Avocados, the cleanest fruit for the third year in a row

Avocados are one of the top 20 fruits consumed worldwide (1) due to their health benefits. Apparently, their healthy monounsaturated fat reduces risk of cardiovascular diseases. And apart from that, avocados contain the lowest load of pesticides for the third year in a row according to the Environmental Working Group (EWG) list 2020. EWG publishes…

Pets “prevent” heart attacks

Pets “prevent” heart attacks

Captopril, Enalapril, Fosinopril, Lisinopril, Perindopril or Ramipril are just some of the most popular medications to treat cardiovascular diseases. Doctors prescribe these drugs daily, to keep alive thousands of lives worldwide. Health professionals know well these medications as their patients too. However, Ricky, Georgia, Spider, Toby, Bella or Luna, apart from being names for persons,…