What could I be referring to? I am talking about a supplement called CoQ10. I want to begin by admitting that I don’t know a lot about CoQ10, but I have experienced it lately in my lotion and I am beyond pleased with the results. If you have been reading my blogs or articles in ‘Fitness News’ you know that I love to let people know how products, programs, tips and techinques are working out. That is why I wanted to encourage readers to investigate or possibly try CoQ10. In a nut shell, CoQ10 has at least two important roles in the body. First, it is one of the essential cogs in the biochemical machinery that produces biological energy (ATP) inside the cells. Second, CoQ10 is an antioxidant. It helps neutralize harmful free radicals, which are one of the causes of aging. Under perfect conditions, the body can produce as much CoQ10 as it needs. However, various factors, such as aging, stress and some medications can lower the levels of CoQ10 in the body. As a result, the ability of cells to withstand stress and regenerate declines. So what does all of this have to do with your skin I am sure you are asking; CoQ10 has many, many, many benefits. So it is researched often because it appears to be quite beneficial on many levels.
Today, I am talking about it as it relates to skin texture. CoQ10 can be quite helpful on aging skin. As the skin ages it gets dull, dry and lacks a certain luster. Even if you are a faithful water drinker (which I am); you will more than likely still notice that your skin isn’t as youthful as it once was. You may even have purchased expensive lotions and creams to help make your skin look better. I would have to say that it will probably work, but what creams containing CoQ10 do is not just make your skin look better (which it does); it makes it feeeel better! Your skin gets a real drink of water and the hydration to your skin is instantly noticeable to others (and to you too)! Of course it is still under research (like everything else) but I must admit I love what it has done for my skin. It only only (for me) improved my skin, but it has restored it.
I am not giving all the credit to CoQ10; I give just a portion of it. I believe exercising daily, eating a healthy diet consistently, getting proper rest and of course drinking that water all play a role in my success with CoQ10. Do some research for yourselves if you are considering trying CoQ10 in a lotion or maybe buy a lotion and try it on the back of one hand for a week and see if you can tell the difference.
CoQ10 appears to be a miracle nutrient with numerous advantages for health and longevity. Since it is naturally occurring in every cell of our bodies I thought it would be good to know how we can boost CoQ10 levels by including certain foods in our diet. The highest concentrations can be found in oily fish such as salmon, mackerel, as well as lamb, whole grains and spinach. All of which are part of a healthy diet, so as I mentioned earlier, what we do and what we eat also play a vital role in how something will work for our bodies.
Please remember to consult a physician or other qualified medical professional before beginning any type of supplementation.
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In health,
Pam G.
