Turn of the Pain Signal

Quercetin has been shown to inhibit some of the adverse consequences of obesity—by reducing fat-generated inflammation and converting white fat to brown fat.

Vitamin C has been found to cut the risk of premature death from cancer, cardiovascular disease, and weakened immune function. In a recent study, people with the highest blood levels of vitamin C demonstrated a 25% lower risk of dying from any cause.

CoQ10 blocks the transmission of migraine pain by reducing levels of a pain-creating compound. Human studies show that CoQ10 reduces the duration and frequency of migraines by more than 50%.

Extra virgin olive oil inhibits abnormal platelet aggregation that underlies most heart attacks and ischemic strokes. Animal studies show that olive oil decreases atherosclerotic lesions, plaque size, and inflammatory responses.

This report on 2 scientific conferences reveals new ways to counteract LDL, protect against “remnant cholesterol” particles, and other factors involved in prediabetes, insulin resistance, obesity, and atherosclerosis.