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Coenzyme Q10: An Often Overlooked Essential Nutrient
by Larry Trivieri, Jr.

Most likely you've heard that that the nutrient coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is good for your heart. It is. But its health-promoting properties don't stop there. In fact, without CoQ10, your body's ability to produce and maintain energy at the cellular level would be severely impaired. As it is, many people are deficient in CoQ10, and most of them don't know it. As a result, as you'll soon learn from reading the rest of this article, they are not only at serious risk for developing heart problems, but also a variety of other serious diseases.

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Here's a surprising answer for minor hearing problems: gingko biloba. This common herb is more well-known for its ability to improve memory and overall brain function, but it can also be very helpful for improving your hearing. That's because it increases blood flow, which in turn can supply ear tissues with more of the nutrients and oxygen they need for good health. If your hearing problems persist, however, be sure to seek medical attention.

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Do you find yourself having problems remembering things? Forgetfulness strikes all of us at times, and can often be caused by stress. But a lack of certain nutrients can also be behind memory problems. To improve your memory, ask you doctor about supplementing with one of more of the following nutrients, all of which can help maintain the health of your brain: B vitamins (especially vitamin B12), essential fatty acids (EFAs), acetyl-L-carnitine, and phosphatidylserine.

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WelWatchMDConcerned about Gastrointestinal Upsets
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WellWatchMDNearly all of us experience gastrointestinal upsets from time to time. Often they are not serious. But, since you've indicated that your problems have been increasing lately, I recommend that you meet with your physician because GI problems can be signs of more serious health issues, including cancer. continued inside...

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