Advertorial : SURBEX PROTECT

You may already be familiar with SURBEX-Zinc which is packed with Vitamin B-Complex plus Zinc, Vitamin E and 750mg of Vitamin C for adults who are constantly under various types of stress, such as metabolic stress, physical stress, and helps to increase stamina.

Now Abbott Laoratories has launched SURBEX PROTECT, a bilayer tablet with all of the goodness above plus Coenzyme Q-10 to help your body utilize energy through the metabolism of carbohydrate, protein and fat. SURBEX PROTECT helps with the overall maintenance of good health to keep you active.

	SURBEX - Zinc	SURBEX - Protect
The Similarities
Vitamin B1	15mg	15mg
Vitamin B2	15mg	15mg
Vitamin B3	100mg	100mg
Vitamin B5	20mg	20mg
Vitamin B6	10mg	10mg
Vitamin B12	12mcg	12mcg
Folic Acid	400mcg	400mcg
Vitamin C	750mg	750mg
Vitamin E	30iu	30iu
Zinc (elemental)	15mg	20mg
The Advantage of SURBEX Protect
CoEnzyme Q10	--	30mg

If you are suffering from diabetes or high blood pressure or high cholestrol or all of these (when it rains, it pours*), you are on the right page!

CoEnzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is a compound found naturally in the energy-producing center of the cell known as the mitochondria. CoQ10 is involved in making an important molecule known as adenosine triphosphate (ATP). ATP serves as the cell's major energy source and drives a number of biological processes, including muscle contraction and the production of protein. CoQ10 also works as an antioxidant.

Antioxidants are substances that scavenge free radicals, damaging compounds in the body that alter cell membranes, tamper with DNA, and even cause cell death. Free radicals occur naturally in the body, but environmental toxins (including ultraviolet light, radiation, cigarette smoking, and air pollution) can also increase the number of these damaging particles. Scientists believe free radicals contribute to the aging process, as well as the development of a number of health problems, including heart disease and cancer. Antioxidants, such as CoQ10, can neutralize free radicals and may reduce or even help prevent some of the damage they cause.

Uses:

CoQ10 boosts energy, enhances the immune system, and acts as an antioxidant. Clinical research suggests that using coenzyme Q10 supplements alone or in combination with other drug therapies and nutritional supplements may help prevent or treat these and other conditions:

High blood pressure

Several clinical studies involving small numbers of people suggest that CoQ10 may lower blood pressure. However, it may take 4 - 12 weeks before you will see any beneficial effects. In fact, after reviewing 12 clinical studies, researchers concluded that CoQ10 has the potential to lower systolic blood pressure by up to 17 mm Hg and diastolic blood pressure by 10 mm Hg, without significant side effects. More research with greater numbers of people is needed to assess the value of CoQ10 in the treatment of high blood pressure.

High cholesterol

Levels of CoQ10 tend to be lower in people with high cholesterol compared to healthy individuals of the same age. In addition, certain cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins (such as atorvastatin, cerivastatin, lovastatin, pravastatin, simvastatin) appear to deplete natural levels of CoQ10 in the body. Taking CoQ10 supplements can correct the deficiency caused by statin medications without affecting the medication's positive effects on cholesterol levels. Plus, studies show that CoQ10 supplementation may decrease the muscle pain associated with statin treatment.

Diabetes

CoQ10 supplements may improve heart health and blood sugar and help manage high cholesterol and high blood pressure in individuals with diabetes. High blood pressure, high cholesterol, and heart disease are all common problems associated with diabetes. Despite some concern that CoQ10 may cause a sudden and dramatic drop in blood sugar (called hypoglycemia), two recent clinical studies in people with diabetes given CoQ10, 200 mg 2 times daily, showed no hypoglycemic response. If you have diabetes, talk to your doctor or registered dietitian before using CoQ10.

CLICK HERE for more information on CoQ10 from the University of Maryland Medical Centre.

Price quoted is subject to change without notice. But the Special Offer shall be valid until January 15, 2011 on presentation on a cutout of this page, subject to stocks availability, of course.

* Sorry about this 'wise crack', but unfortunately these disorders tend to coexist, they are cormorbid in the medical term. Diet, exercise, medication and poistive thinking are fundamental, supplements are helpful but they are supplementary to these basics.