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Micronutrient Mondays – **Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10)**

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Conenzyme Q10 or CoQ10 is part of a family called the ubiquinones and is a powerful antioxidant! Humans can synthesize CoQ10 so it’s considered nonessential, but nonetheless, deficiencies can arise. One of the biggest risk factors for deficiency is treatment with a cholesterol lowering statin medication, like Lipitor. It’s established that patients on statin medications have reduced CoQ10 levels. Some studies have shown statins can drop CoQ10 levels by as much as 40 percent.

Micronutrient Mondays – Chromium

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Chromiuim is an essential trace mineral that’s important for optimizing INSULIN function and regulating BLOOD GLUCOSE.

When you consume food, blood sugar (glucose) levels rise, then your body releases insulin from the pancreas. Insulin lowers blood sugar by allowing glucose to enter your body’s cells.

Micronutrient Mondays – Selenium

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I love sharing information and I’m really passionate about using food as the primary way to keep your body healthy! I’ve decided to film a video every week featuring a different micronutrient. This video is all about #selenium. I hope you enjoy watching.

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