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There is so much more to CoQ10 that a whole chapter of a book could be dedicated to this powerful co-enzyme.   For my post and informational purposes, I will try to hit the highlights without going too much into the science and just stick with what you really may be interested in knowing. CoQ10 is a co-enzyme naturally produced by the body.   The ‘Q10’ refers to the chemical compound that makes up the co-enzyme.    It is used to produce energy in the body to grow and be healthy.   The antioxidant property protects cells from harmful free radicals and helps to build the immune system.     However, as a person gets older, the levels produced by the body begin to decline, this decline can also occur in those with Vitamin B6 deficiency. CoQ10 role and benefits as an anti-cancer agent were discovered over 50 years ago.   Numerous studies have been conducted around its use against cancer.   It was determined that patients with cancers in the breast, colon, lungs, pancreas, kidney and p

The doctor is in... doctors do more than just diagnosis, they educate, or at least that is what they should be doing.  So that's what I'm going to do here. We hear alot (ALOT) about gluten sensitivity.  Many think it's just something that will upset your stomach, cause reactions, or symptoms of fatigue, or just make you feel icky! However, it is so much more than that.  There are interrelated responses in the body occurring. When you introduce gluten in a susceptible individual it can trigger damage to the intestinal mucosa, impairing nutrient absorption and creating B12, mineral, and vitamin D deficiencies, in addition to upregulating the gut-associated lymphoid tissue (known as GALT) and activating a system immune response that can, in turn lead to oxidative stress and imbalances in thyroid and hormones. Further more the inflammation (through other weird names like PPARs, TNF-a) increase insulin resistance, impairing fatty acid oxidation and leading to changes in bo