Product
Details
Integrated
Heart Health
Body Support™ Q-Plus™ dietary supplement
provides a generous serving of heart-healthy compounds—L-carnitine,
coenzyme Q10 (Co-Q10), and lecithin. L-carnitine and Co-Q10 are
natural substances found in all cells of the body and play an
important role in energy production. Both work in the mitochondria
of cells, the portion of a cell most actively dedicated to producing
cellular energy. More Co-Q10 and L-carnitine are found in the heart
tissue than in any other muscle while lecithin plays an important
role in cholesterol metabolism in the body. In addition, Co-Q10 is a
potent antioxidant. Q-Plus utilizes Eniva’s proprietary aqueous
delivery system to provide superior bio-availablity for maximum
effectiveness.*
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Q-Plus Helps
to Support
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Cardiovascular Health* |
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Antioxidative Bioenergetic Balance* |
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Energy Production* |
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Fatty Acid Mitochondrial Transport* |
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Immune Support* |
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Oral Health* |
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Mental and Nervous System Health* |
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Transportation and Metabolism of Fats* |
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Supplement Facts
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| Serving
Size: 1 tbsp Servings Per
Container: 32 |
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Amount
Per
Serving
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%
Daily
Value
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Vitamin
C
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15 mg
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25
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| Coenzyme
Q10 |
100 mg
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| L-carnitine |
300 mg
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| Lecithin |
500 mg
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† Daily Value not established.
Other
Ingredients: Purified Water, Sorbimacrogol, Glycerine,
Natural/Artificial Flavor, Stevia Leaf Extract, Ascorbic
Acid, Sorbic Acid (naturally preserves freshness), Sodium
Benzoate, (sodium salt of naturally occurring benzoic
acid).
As a dietary supplement:
Adults: 1 Tablespoon
It is recommended that before starting any new
supplementation program, you first consult your health
care professional.
Shake well before using.
Refrigerate after opening.
No sugars, artificial colors, or stimulants.
Do not use if tamper evident seal is either broken or
missing.
Keep
out of the reach of children.
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Promoting
a Healthy Heart
Let’s face it, to stay alive our hearts need to beat 24 hours a
day, 7 days a week, 52 weeks a year. When you think about it,
maintaining a healthy heart and cardiovascular system is a lifelong
endeavor for all of us. Ideally, the quest for cardiovascular health
should include eating a healthy diet, exercising regularly, and
protecting our hearts with a variety of nutritional supplements.
Q-Plus is a generous blend of natural substances designed to promote
cardiovascular health.* Its contents - coenzyme Q10, L-carnitine,
and lecithin - have been specifically chosen for their demonstrated
and researched benefits.
How
Q-Plus Works
Q-Plus is a 100% vegetarian, liquid supplement formulated with a
lipid-soluble delivery system to provide superior bio-availability
for maximum absorption.
Co-Q10
Co-Q10 is a naturally occurring nutrient in each cell. It plays a
key role in the production of energy in the body and is also an
excellent antioxidant.* Co-Q10 is synthesized endogenously within
the body and distributed to bodily tissues where it is needed.
Within the body, it is located mostly in the skeletal and cardiac
muscle tissue, liver, kidney, brain, and reproductive organs—all
areas of high physiological activity.
Co-Q10 resides within the mitochondria of cells, where
life-sustaining, energy-producing processes take place. In the
mitochondria, the "power plants" of the cell, a series of
complex biochemical reactions take place. Co-Q10 is a vital
component of this energy-generating process at the cellular level;
it is a true coenzyme.
The body must continually generate energy within these minute,
cellular power plants, to support life. Hence, the presence of
Co-Q10 in the body is fundamental to sustaining life. The
relationship of Co-Q10 to the intricate mechanism of cellular energy
production brings about broader understanding of why Co-Q10
deficiencies may lead to serious malfunction of biochemical systems.
Deficiencies of Co-Q10, with respect to cardiovascular function,
have been documented since the 1970s. It is easy to grasp the
concept of altered heart function as a consequence of chronic Co-Q10
deficiency. The heart muscle is in constant need of an energy supply
to pump blood throughout the body. Muscle tissue, abundant in
mitochondria, is extremely vulnerable to Co-Q10 concentration. It
cannot perform without the energy-producing machinery intact.
Multiple double-blind clinical trials using Co-Q10 for
cardiovascular function have been performed.
As the body ages, its CoQ10 levels may drop and
its ability to absorb CoQ10 from food also decreases. Researchers
now recommend that even if older adults eat foods high in CoQ10,
like spinach, eggs and fish, they should still supplement with a
high quality CoQ10 product-one preferably in a body-ready design,
like Eniva's Q-Plus. Researcher's also note that for a "happy
heart," a minimum of 75 milligrams should be taken daily. Even
those who are younger can benefit with CoQ10-from heart concerns to
renewed energy and vitality-everyone wins with regular use of CoQ10.
L-Carnitine
Among the most important of the supplements for maintaining a
healthy heart and cardiovascular system is L-carnitine.* Although we
are more familiar with L-carnitine as a safe and effective dietary
supplement for enhancing exercise performance and managing weight,
the scientific evidence that supports the beneficial role of L-carnitine
in cardiovascular well-being is so compelling that L-carnitine was
originally used as a prescription drug for the heart.*
L-carnitine is a naturally occurring vitamin-like nutrient that
plays an essential role in fat metabolism and energy production.*
This nutrient is naturally produced and stored within our bodies,
particularly in the skeletal and heart muscle, and is also a
component of our diets, mainly in foods of animal origin. The
metabolic function of L-carnitine is to transport fatty acids into
the mitochondria, the energy-producing organelles within our cells.
Inside the mitochondria, the fatty acids are burned and cellular
energy is produced.
Since L-carnitine is an essential component of the fat-burning
process, it is a critical nutrient for the heart, because cardiac
muscle obtains an amazing 70 percent of all its energy requirements
from the burning of fatty acids. Thus, it is not surprising that a
high concentration of L-carnitine is found in cardiac muscle and
that L-carnitine is considered to be vital for the proper mechanical
functioning of the heart.
Studies on the beneficial effects of L-carnitine on the
cardiovascular system began as early as 1937. L-carnitine benefits
the cardiovascular system in several ways. First, it is responsible
for clearing fatty acids (triglycerides) out of the blood and
transporting them into the mitochondria to be broken down.
Therefore, heart muscles are particularly vulnerable to L-carnitine
deficiency.
Lecithin
Lecithin is a lipid that is required by every cell in your body. The
cell membranes in the body are composed largely of lecithin. These
membranes handle the flow of nutrients in and out of the cell. The
protective sheaths around your brain are also made of lecithin. In
addition, muscles and nerve cells use lecithin.
Lecithin has an important role in the metabolism of dietary fats. It
aids in the transport and metabolism of dietary lipids.* Thus,
lecithin helps promote cardiovascular health.*
All
Natural Supplement
The all-natural state of this supplement also makes it unique.
Q-Plus attributes:
- No Fructose or Sugars
- No Artificial Colors or Flavorings
- No Calories or Caffeine
- No Animal By-products or Animal Testing
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This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug
Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose,
treat, cure, or prevent any disease. |
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