Fish oil can be obtained from eating fish or by taking supplements. Fish oil is used for a wide range of conditions. It is most often used for conditions related to the heart and blood system. Some people use fish oil to lower blood pressure or triglyceride levels (fats related to cholesterol). Fish oil has also been tried for preventing heart disease or stroke.
Chocolate has always been a popular gift on Valentine’s Day. In fact, over 36 million boxes of chocolate are sold during the Valentine season. For many years, we were told that chocolate was bad for us. But science is beginning to discover that certain types of chocolate, in particular dark chocolate, actually have many health benefits.
Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is a substance similar to a vitamin. It is found in every cell of the body. Your body makes CoQ10, and your cells use it to produce energy your body needs for cell growth and maintenance. Recent studies have shown that CoQ10 is a useful adjunct to therapy for congestive heart failure and other cardiovascular conditions.