Many of us are familiar with Turmeric, the bright yellow culinary spice used primarily in western cooking dishes such as curry. Turmeric is derived from the underground stems of a plant called Curcuma Longa which is a member of the ginger family. Many people, especially those who love curry are familiar with Turmeric, but what […]
Women’s vitamins have evolved into pretty complex products. There are hundreds of different Multi’s on the market now, all of them containing some similarities and some big differences. I wanted to pick out some of the ingredients that I saw most often and find out more about them. So, that brings me to this week’s blog where […]
Dear AllStarHealth,
Why is it recommended that people who have high-cholesterol take Co Q-10? Co Q-10 doesn’t lower cholesterol. Or does it?
Thank you,
Heather B.
Boulder, CO
Dear Heather,
It’s true that Co Q-10 isn’t a dependable way to lower cholesterol, but if you have high LDL cholesterol levels, it’s probably still a good idea for you to take it anyway. Here’s why.
