Scientists still haven’t managed to discover the Fountain of Youth, but there are four critical nutrients and supplements that are vital to your health and will help you lead a long and healthy life. They are:
1. Co-enzyme Q10;2. Idebenone;3. The Carnitines;4. Alpha-Lipoic Acid
Each of these miraculous substances offers its own amazing benefits, and all work just as well as the chemical-based pharmaceuticals your physician bombards you with, but are completely natural. They have no hidden side effects that pose a threat to your health.
1. Co-enzyme Q10
Co-enzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is a naturally occurring substance present within every cell in the body. CoQ10 is a powerful antioxidant, and is the first line of defense against the oxidation of LDL cholesterol — which is the main reaction in atherosclerosis. CoQ10 can also remove dangerous levels of iron from cells, which is a major cause of free radicals and lipid peroxidation — two things that lead to the development of cancer in cells.
One of the most impressive benefits of CoQ10 has been its ability to improve heart function in patients with congestive heart failure. One study found that an impressive 55% improvement in symptoms. 30% of these same patients showed a dramatic recovery from the fluid buildup in their lungs — a major complication of congestive heart failure.
2. Idebenone
Idebenone is a synthetic form of CoQ10 and also a very powerful antioxidant. Idebenone’s significant antiinflammatory properties puts it high on the list of supplements for use in preventing neurodegenerative diseases — especially Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.
But idebenone has an additional benefit in treating neurological diseases — especially neurodegenerative conditions, strokes and brain injuries. It has been shown to significantly increase levels of nerve growth factor, a substance that promotes brain healing.
3: The Carnitines
Like Co-enzyme Q10, acetyl-L-carnitine is naturally produced in the body by synthesizing the amino acids lysine and methionine.
Like idebenone, acetyl-L-carnitine can improve the function of nerve growth factor, which helps to repair the brain’s cells and connections (synapses). This can be especially important for people with disorders such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s or brain injuries and strokes.
Some tests have shown that carnitine supplementation leads to significant improvement in heart function, helps treat angina, and can improve circulation in the legs of patients with severe atherosclerosis of their blood vessels.
A carefully executed study of men over age 66 found that the carnitines worked better than testosterone at increasing erectile function, reducing depression, diminishing fatigue and increasing nocturnal erections. The big plus was that, while testosterone enlarged the prostate, the carnitines did not.
4: Alpha-Lipoic Acid
This is another powerful antioxidant that is naturally found in the body.
Alpha-lipoic acid lowers blood sugar, removes mercury, arsenic and cadmium from the body (including the brain), increases the level of CoQ10 and glutathione in cells and is also a powerful way to protect against radiation damage.
Alpha-lipoic acid also improves glucose control in adults with either type-1 (insulin dependent) or type-2 (non-insulin dependent) diabetes.
Scientists still haven’t managed to discover the Fountain of Youth, but there are four critical nutrients and supplements that are vital to your health and will help you lead a long and healthy life. They are: