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Super Nutrients for Heart Health: Grape Seed Extract & Tocotrienols

Part 4 of a 4-Part Series Most heart disease is caused by a buildup of plaque in the artery walls, known as “atherosclerosis.”  In this condition, the waxy plaque deposits cause the arteries to become progressively narrower, and less oxygen-rich blood is allowed to flow to the heart.  One symptom of atherosclerosis and restricted blood [...]

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Super Nutrients for Heart Health: Hawthorn & Garlic

Part 2 of a 4-Part Series Maintaining healthy cardiovascular function is important to your overall health and longevity, since heart disease is the #1 cause of natural death in the U.S.[1] With so many negative influences on heart health found in our diet, lifestyle and environment, it might seem overwhelming to try to implement a [...]

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Super Nutrients for Heart Health: Coenzyme Q10

Part 1 of a 4-Part Series Should you be concerned about heart health?  Probably.  According to the most recent figures from the American Heart Association, heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States.[1]  In fact, it is estimated that over 80 million Americans are suffering from heart disease at any given [...]

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“Remarkable, Simple Nutrient” Protects Against Heart Disease, Cancer, Diabetes, Radiation and More

Alpha Lipoic Acid, a vitamin-like nutrient that helps convert the foods we eat into energy, may protect against heart disease, diabetes and aging. Even ABC News has reported “groundbreaking research”  at  UC Berkeley,  home to more than 60 studies on Alpha Lipoic Acid (also referred to as “Lipoic Acid”). Their conclusion: this “remarkable simple nutrient” [...]

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Say Good-Bye to Toxic Fat: ALA Speeds Weight Loss

Alpha Lipoic Acid, which has been extensively studied for its antioxidant and detoxification properties, has now been shown to help prevent weight gain and promote weight loss.  In fact, results from both human and animal studies verify that supplementing with Lipoic Acid can be a good way to increase the effectiveness of a primary weight [...]

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Latest Studies: Nutrient Reverses End-Stage Congestive Heart Failure Symptoms

Since its discovery in 1957, Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) has been studied extensively for its crucial role in ensuring the health of virtually all human tissues and organs.  Most cellular functions depend on CoQ10 for the production of ATP (adenosine triphosphate) the body’s major form of stored energy.  Partnering with other enzymes in the body, CoQ10 [...]

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