Vim & Vigor - Winter 2011 - North Mississippi - (Page 18)

Antioxidant coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is part of every cell in your body. Without it, the body can’t convert carbohydrates and fats into energy that cells can use. But, as with so many other things, its quantity flags with age. The NIH considers it “possibly effective” for decreasing additional cardiac problems for heart attack patients, lowering blood pressure and slowing the decline of early Parkinson’s disease. Dietary sources: Oily fish such as salmon, mackerel, herring and tuna; liver; whole grains. Daily dose: A balanced diet usually provides sufficient amounts; there is no recommended dietary allowance (RDA). As a supplement, intake may range from 30 to 200 milligrams per day, ideally consumed with a meal containing fat, because CoQ10 is fat-soluble. The American Heart Association cautions that larger clinical trials are needed to study the safety and effectiveness of CoQ10 supplements. Dangers: Taking CoQ10 supplements with high blood pressure medications could cause blood pressure to drop too low. Also, it could decrease the effectiveness of anticoagulant drugs such as Coumadin. Coenzyme Q10 The omega-3 fatty acids in fish can help healthy hearts stay healthy while lowering high triglycerides, a risk factor for coronary disease, by 20 to 50 percent. Omega-3s also seem to expand blood vessels, which could lead to a modest drop in high blood pressure. The NIH considers fish oil only “possibly effective” as a treatment for a host of other conditions, from rheumatoid arthritis to depression. Dietary sources: Fatty fish such as salmon, mackerel, herring, sardines, albacore tuna or lake trout. (The American Heart Association suggests at least two servings per week; a serving is 3.5 ounces cooked or three-fourths cup flaked.) Daily dose: Total omega-3 intake of 1 to 4 grams per day— but no more than 3 grams from capsules daily without a healthcare provider’s supervision. A 3.5-ounce serving of salmon has about a gram of omega-3 fatty acids. Dangers: Birth control pills may interfere with fish oil’s triglyceride-lowering capabilities. Taking fish oil and medications to lower blood pressure may drop blood pressure dangerously low. Fish Oil/Omega-3 Fatty Acids photography by Carl tremblay/ getty image 18 vim & vigor • W i n ter 2 011

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Vim & Vigor - Winter 2011 - North Mississippi

Vim & Vigor - Winter 2011 - North Mississippi
Contents
Opening Thoughts
Getting Back to Life
ACT Now!
Lingering Memories
Accumulating Accolades
Back in Action
Supplementary Knowledge
Keys to Survival
Clearing the Air
Mark Harmon of NCIS fame makes 60 look good
This One’s for the Girls
Life After a Loss
Do Your Diabetes Homework
Healthy Returns
Care for the Caregiver
Gaining Control
Moving Forward
Catch the Spirit

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