One of her “How’s”…
Dr. Ziya herself, trains 16 hours a week including swimming, yoga, tennis, strength training and a whopping 40 miles of barefoot sand running. How does she do this? With clean eating and targeted supplements. Meridians and Marathons is running a spotlight series introducing you to some of the nutraceuticals that Dr. Ziya takes and recommends to keep you feeling your best!
Dr. Ziya recommends supplements from Designs for Health because they are a well established brand that uses high quality ingredients, state of the art manufacturing processes, and science-based formulations. They also provide top-notch drop ship to your door service!
It is important to Dr. Ziya to recommend supplements that will positively impact your health, and therefore she has chosen products that she knows contain effective ingredients at therapeutic doses. Dr. Ziya feels these are worth the investment, as they are an integral piece of your path to wellness.
What do you know about Ubiquinol?
Ubiquinol, also known as coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10), and geranylgeraniol (GG) support mitochondrial and cellular health. GG complements the actions of ubiquinol by operating as an upstream metabolite that helps stimulate the production of CoQ10 naturally by the body.
Ubiquinol is especially important for generating energy (adenosine triphosphate) in the mitochondria, which are the tiny “energy factories” inside most cells. For this reason, organs and tissues with high energy demands (such as the heart and liver) have the highest concentrations of CoQ10. In addition, CoQ10 is one of the body’s most critical antioxidants helping to protect mitochondrial membranes from free radical damage and helping to recycle other antioxidants (such as vitamins C and E).
GG is crucial for synthesizing CoQ10, constructing cell membranes, producing energy in the mitochondria, and stimulating the production of hormones and proper calcium trafficking into the bones. GG shines in facilitating maintenance of muscle mass and bone tissue during aging.
Why supplement with CoQ10 and GG?
Although both CoQ10 and GG occur naturally in certain foods and are produced inside the body, this may not always be sufficient. Synthesis of CoQ10 and GG declines naturally during aging and the use of certain pharmaceutical drugs (particularly for treating high cholesterol and osteoporosis) inhibit its synthesis, potentially resulting in a need for supplementation.
CoQnol™ 100 and CoQnol™ 200 feature a unique combination of ubiquinol and trans-geranylgeraniol (GG). The GG complements the actions of ubiquinol by enhancing absorption and supporting endogenous CoQ10 synthesis naturally in the body.
Benefits include:
- Superior absorption
- No crystallization.
- Greater bioavailability than ubiquinol alone.
- Supports healthy mitochondrial function.
- May support cardiovascular, nervous system, and immune health.
- Helps promote proper energy levels and healthy aging.
- May benefit healthy bone metabolism.
- Supports skeletal muscle.
It is important to discuss this and all supplements with your health care provider before taking.
Nutritional supplements are not all created equal.
Over-the-counter supplement brands, including those you’d find at a health food store, often contain questionable additives like dyes, sugar, soy, gluten, fillers, and high fructose corn syrup; they even sometimes contain less of the active ingredients than are stated on the label. With little regulation in place for the supplement industry, it is important to trust the source of nutraceutical products.
Meridians and Marathons confidently recommends Designs for Health supplements because we know our patients are getting quality, clean ingredients that meet or exceed label claims, and are in bio-available forms for maximum efficacy. Designs for Health has all raw materials and finished supplements tested by a third-party lab for identity, potency, and unwanted contaminants like heavy metals, mold, and pesticides. This means you are getting what’s on the label, with nothing undesirable. Designs for Health is GMP certified, indicating that they adhere to good manufacturing practices.
This does not constitute medical advice in any way, if you have questions about your personal health situation contact Dr. Ziya OR other licensed medical provider.
