Tips for better cardiovascular health

Johns Hopkins Medicine
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Most people have no idea that deep in our cells is an engine room that keeps us all
energized. This powerhouse is called the mitochondria. It's responsible for taking
the food we digest and converting it into energy which our organs and bodies require for physical
output. Ubiquinol is the spark plug for this engine, powering the mitochondria. A potent
lipid soluble antioxidant found naturally in every cell of the body. Ubiquinol helps support
cardiovascular health and function as well as blood vessel health. It also maintains heart health,
healthy LDL cholesterol levels in healthy people, plus energy production. With an average of 150,000
heartbeats per day, a steady supply of energy via ubiquinol within the mitochondria is key for
overall cardiovascular health. From around the age of 30, the body's production of ubiquinol begins
to wane, causing natural levels to decline. Lifestyle factors also contribute such as stress
and lack of sleep. This may lead to less efficient functioning of the cells and higher exposure to
oxidative stress, impacting this important energy production. Ubiquinol can be found in food sources
but in order to have 100 milligram of ubiquinol needed to create the energy to power our cells,
we would need to eat 50 cups of spinach, 34 chicken breasts, 20 steaks, 60 avocados and much more.
It can certainly be tricky trying to understand every process happening in our body, so don't
hesitate to chat to a healthcare professional. They have all the knowledge of ubiquinol and
how it affects your personal health circumstances.
