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Coenzyme Q10 decreases all cause mortality by half, according to the results of a multicentre randomised double blind trial presented today at Heart Failure 2013 congress. It is the first drug to improve heart failure mortality in over a decade and should be added to standard treatment, according to lead author Professor Svend Aage Mortensen (Copenhagen, Denmark). Heart Failure 2013 is being held from 25-28 May in Lisbon, Portugal. It is the main annual meeting of the Heart Failure Association of the European Society of Cardiology. Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) occurs naturally in the body and is essential to survival. CoQ10...

High cholesterol is a silent yet common health concern affecting millions worldwide. While lifestyle changes and medication are common approaches, many are looking to natural alternatives like Red Yeast Rice. In this article, we’ll explore its benefits and role in cholesterol management. What is cholesterol? Cholesterol is a type of lipid that plays a vital role in the body. Lipids don’t dissolve in water, so cholesterol travels through the blood to reach the cells that need it. Your liver naturally produces enough cholesterol to support essential functions. However, you also absorb cholesterol from food. Normally, the body regulates cholesterol levels...

A global study reveals that over half of the world’s population lacks adequate levels of essential micronutrients, such as calcium, iron, and vitamins C and E. This research, led by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, UC Santa Barbara (UCSB), and the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN), is the first to estimate global deficiencies in 15 key vitamins and minerals. Published in The Lancet Global Health on 29 August, the study highlights the severe health impacts of these deficiencies. They contribute to weakened immunity, developmental delays, blindness, and complications during pregnancy. Why Are Micronutrient Deficiencies a Global Concern?...

Children whose mothers took extra vitamin D during pregnancy continue to have stronger bones at age seven, according to new research led by the University of Southampton and University Hospital Southampton (UHS). Bone density scans revealed that children born to mothers who were given vitamin D supplements during pregnancy have greater bone mineral density. Their bones contain more calcium and other minerals, making them stronger and less likely to break. Researchers say the findings, published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, reinforce the importance of vitamin D supplementation in pregnancy as a public health strategy. Dr Rebecca Moon, who led...