Cognitive Health

CoQ10 is used for cardiovascular health, for its antioxidant benefits, healthy gums, cancer prevention and many other purposes. We have a full array of products that have CoQ10 in them as well as on its own.  CoQ10, especially Ibedenone, works to enhance mental acuity and may help prevent Alzheimer’s Disease.  According to Life Link, this enhanced form of Coenzyme Q10 has been studied since 1982 as a cognitive enhancer — particularly in cases of brain injury due to stroke and/or aging. We have a full array of products that have CoQ10 in them as well as on its own. I suggest using Jarrow Q-absorb. CoQ10 helps strengthen the heart muscle and helps it work more effeciently (especially with hawthorne berries). It also works synergistically with Vitamin E.  Also, although grapefruit is not recommended with most medications, it actually enhances the benefit of CoQ10. According to a Japanese study done in 2010, drinking grapefruit juice with CoQ10 increased the effectiveness by 50%.  CoQ10 works on a cellular level, which means it works on every cell in the body.

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Last week, I received a call from a long time customer from years ago (1995). She called to thank me for recommending Jarrow’s Neuro Optimizer and Nordic Natural’s DHA that she purchased for both her brothers that have Alzheimer’s. Neither one of them recognized her or talked to her for over several years and since October 2009 they are both responding to her. One of them calls her on the phone several days a week now. The other brother is going out on his own again.

Another man has been purchasing products for his mother, who also has Alzheimer’s. He tells me finally after six (6) months she is progressing and getting back her memory. Also, she used to keep him up every night and is now sleeping since I gave him Life Extension’s 10 mg. Melatonin. He also gives her Neuro Optimizer along with Jarrow’s Carnosine, Nordic Natural’s DHA, which I recommended.

Stories like these may seem incredulous, however, true. They both attribute this to the aforementioned products. I’m so glad that their continued use of these products and their love & persistence helped their loved ones. The continued positive feedback that I receive makes me happy to be in the health care business.

Also, although the brain isn’t a muscle it works like one –  use it or lose it.  Challenge your brain by doing crossword puzzles, calculating without a calculator & watching game shows about history, etc.  Of course, exercising is very important as well.  If you hate exercising — go for walks and/or take up dancing.

Many children today are having trouble focusing in school, and in general. I recommend using fish oils because they contain EFA’s (essential fatty acids) DHA which helps you focus and enhances your memory as well.

If you are concerned about taste try Nordic Natural’s Children’s DHA or DHA Junior, which comes in several flavors. Many customers have their children on medication for attention deficit disorder and hyperactive — these drugs can have adverse side effects. Before putting your child on drugs give the aforementioned supplements a try. Your child will only be HEALTHIER and SMARTER in the long run.

As well as helping with brain function, fish oils help with allergies, inflammation, joint pain (lubricating the joints) and cholesterol levels. Keep in mind, when using fish oils make sure you buy the best (free of pcb’s and mercury).

-C. Lombardo