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Many who have greater need of supplements are least likely to use them
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| Life Extension Update Exclusive Many who have greater need of supplements are least likely to use them British researchers analyzed questionnaires concerning dietary supplement use, general health, lifestyle behaviors, past and current illnesses, prescription drug use, dietary habits and demographic information that were completed by 15,465 adult members of the general population. They found that over a third of the respondents were using at least one dietary supplement. There was a positive correlation observed between taking supplements and self-rated health. Supplement use was greater among older individuals, women, Caucasians, nonsmokers, homeowners, and people who reported greater levels of physical activity. Individuals who reported a history of heart attack, stroke, angina or hypertension were less likely to be using vitamin and/or mineral supplements than those who did not report any of these conditions. Arthritis, backache or sciatica suffers were more likely to be consumers of fish oil supplements. The researchers concluded that individuals usng any supplements had a reduced likeliness of a current or past chronic disease or acute event. The only health problem for which a positive association with the use of supplements was found was musculoskeletal disease associated with fish oil, the use of which has been supported by clinical trials. This suggests that people with or at risk of coronary heart disease are less likely to have positive care-seeking behaviors than those who have arthritis, which in itself could contribute to the disease because of its association with unhealthy lifestyles. The authors “would like to see local healthcare providers develop policies regarding the use of dietary supplements and to disseminate this information to consumers.” | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Protocol Cardiovascular disease Researchers reporting in the American Journal of Critical Care further unsettled the scientific community when they declared that 50% of patients with coronary artery disease do not have any of the traditional risk factors (Futterman et al. 1998). In fact, 50% of all individuals 50 years or younger who die from heart disease succumb without any established signs of heart disease. Does this mean that traditional risk factors are no longer valid? The intent of this material is to answer that question by providing a comprehensive review of contemporary and novel risk factors that contribute to cardiovascular disease and a complete dialogue regarding treatment options available to patients. Laboratory testing to determine values of traditional and newer risk factors are valuable to all age groups. Tests are essential in preventive programs and as a means of monitoring progress for those with established cardiovascular disease. Be sure that you are being tested using the latest in screening tools, that is, technology capable of measuring the smaller, denser LDL particles (the form most susceptible to oxidation) and high sensitivity CRP screening. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Orally administered coQ10 goes directly to the mitochondria where it works to regulate the oxidation of fats and sugars into energy—an important function since the natural production of coQ10 declines with advancing age. When the body has an ample amount of coQ10 the mitochondria can work most efficiently throughout the entire body, in cells everywhere, including the most densely populated area, the heart. When coQ10 is orally administered, it is absorbed through the lymphatic canals and distributed throughout the body. Coenzyme Q10 should be taken with some form of fat, since absorption through the lymphatic canals is greatly enhanced in the presence of dietary fat. It is for this reason that coQ10 offered by Life Extension is available in rice bran oil softgel capsules. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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