May 2006 Newsletter

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Your Wellness Education

Welcome to the monthly issue of Dr. Linda Golden's eNewsletter. We hope our newsletters prove to be informative, educational, and beneficial. Each issue will cover different topics that can affect your dental health and the way you look and feel. Please don't hesitate to email us or call our office with specific questions.

 

 

Coenzyme Q10 Good for Your Mouth - Good for Your Health

What do periodontal (Gum) disease, obesity and congestive heart failure have in common? Often, it's a deficiency of Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10). Found naturally in certain foods and similar to a vitamin, CoQ10 is produced by the human body and found in every cell. It is essential for transforming fats and carbohydrates into Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP) - the energy for each cell to carry out its functions and the energy with which the body runs. Generally, CoQ10 boosts energy, enhances the immune system and acts as an antioxidant.

As one ages, the amount of CoQ10 produced in the body decreases. The level of CoQ10 in human organs peaks around age 20 and then declines rather rapidly. Many researches believe that older individuals and people engaged in vigorous exercise may be deficient in CoQ10 and would benefit from supplementation.

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Energy Drinks Healthy or Not?

Sleep and exercise are proven stress relievers and help promote health. But, over 90 million Americans don't get a good night's sleep, and many find difficulty developing daily exercise routines. People are constantly seeking new products and looking for more ways to become energized. Many athletes, weekend warriors, business people and homemakers have turned to various energy boosters, including very popular and highly promoted sport and energy drinks like Amp and Red Bull. J. Anthony von Frauhofer, PhD, the chief researcher of a study done at the University of Maryland Dental School, suggests some precaution when using these drinks.

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