What Are the Benefits of Fish Oil & Coq10?

Recommended by the American Heart Association, fish oil provides essential fatty acids. COQ10 is necessary for cell function and energy production.

What Is Fish Oil and COQ10?

• Fish Oil
  Rich in EPA(eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) commonly referred to as omega 3s, fish oil reduces cholesterol and promotes heart health.

  CoQ10
  CoQ10 is a coenzyme discovered in 1957. Coenzymes work with enzymes in the body synergistically to improve overall efficiency.

Sources of Fish Oil and COQ10

• Fish Oil
  Cold water fatty fish that contain the highest amounts of omega-3s are salmon, mackerel, lake or rainbow trout, oysters and sardines.

  CoQ10
  Coenzyme Q10 is available as a dietary supplement. Food sources are broccoli, spinach, eggs, beef, mackerel, sardines, soybeans and peanuts.

Benefits of Fish Oil and COQ10

• Fish Oil
  Fish oil promotes beneficial health effects in a wide range of conditions: cardiovascular and heart disease, including lowering cholesterol and reducing elevated blood pressure. Also, lupus, Type ll diabetes and metabolic syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, rheumatoid arthritis, renal function, cognitive function, dementia and bone density.

  CoQ10
  Protects the body from free radical damage and strengthens the immune system. Researchers have shown it to be an essential micronutrient for heart health.

Fish Oil Cautions

• Side effects tend to be minor and associated with gastrointestinal problems such as bloating or diarrhea.

COQ10 cautions

• Recommended dosage is 60 mg one to three times a day.