Protective Factors
The heart and coronary blood vessels are highly susceptible to oxidative stress caused by the buildup of free radicals: damaging compounds formed by various body functions or taken in from the environment. Nutrients such as vitamin E and coenzyme Q10 have powerful antioxidant capabilities that enable them to prevent the initial free radical damage that contributes to the development of CVD.
Vitamin E: Over the past few decades, research has continuously shown that vitamin E offers significant protection against CVD. In fact, vitamin E has been shown to reduce the risk of heart attack and atherosclerosis. Since vitamin E is an antioxidant, it plays a significant role is lessening the harmful effects of oxidative stress.
Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10): CoQ10 is found highly concentrated in organs that require a large energy supply, including the heart. However, individuals with cardiac disorders have been identified as having abnormally low levels of CoQ10. Like vitamin E, CoQ10 has antioxidant properties.
Tags: coenzyme Q10, free radicals, oxidative stress, vitamin E
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