There is nothing more fundamental to our well-being than a
healthy heart. The hear beats about 2.5 billion times over the average
lifetime, pushing millions of gallons of blood to every part of our body
carrying oxygen, hormones, vitamins, minerals, fuel, essential cells, and other
compounds that are vital for keeping us alive. There are steps we can take
every day to support our heart health…
CoQ10 is a compound found in almost every cell in our body. Its
presence everywhere explains its chemical name "ubiquinone," derived from
ubiquitous. CoQ10 is a coenzyme, meaning it helps enzymes work more
efficiently. Enzymes are agents that cause things to happen in our cells. Among
the most important effects of CoQ10 is the role it plays in energy production. This takes place in organe…
Incorporating omega-3s into our diet can be a challenge, especially for those who don't like to take soft gels or capsules, since many fish oil supplements can be larger in size. Fortunately, there are easy ways to add omega-3 liquids to our favorite meals and snacks. Olive Your Heart® omega-3 olive oil comes in basil, lemon, garlic, or natural flavor and delivers 1,480 mg of omega-3s i…
February is National Heart Month so
let’s give ourselves some love and focus on protecting that magnificent heart
of ours. Sadly, heart disease is the number one cause of death in the US for
both men and women. The term “heart disease” encompasses coronary artery
disease, atherosclerosis, hypertension, atrial fibrillation, arrhythmias,
angina, myocardial infarction, and others. It’s complex a…
Vitamin D3
is a superstar immune-boosting nutrient linked to many health benefits. It’s a
vitamin we can get through food and also a hormone our body makes from the sun.
But despite the multiple ways of getting vitamin D, many of us are still deficient
due to changing seasons, sunscreen, skin tone, age, and sun protection. Carlson
makes it easy to get our daily dose of vitamin D with stren…
Vitamin D3 should be part of everyone’s core supplement
regimen, along with omega-3s, a multivitamin, and probiotics. Vitamin D receptors are found everywhere in our body, from our immune cells to our brain. Vitamin D3 promotes healthy growth and development; teeth, bone, and muscle health; healthy immune and cardiovascular function; and mood health. We are able to get vitamin D from s…