Heart Health Product FAQs
- Frequently Asked Questions
- On this page you will find frequently asked questions for our heart health products. Use the links below to jump to the product you want to learn more about. If you still have questions, please submit your question to one of our highly trained customer service representatives or contact us at 1-877-267-2646.
- OmegaMint™
- CoMAX Q10®
- OmegaMint™ QuestionsBack To Top
- What is OmegaMint™?
- What is fish oil, and what are its benefits?
- Why is OmegaMint™ flavored?
- Are any side effects expected when taking OmegaMint™?
- Do I get enough DHA and EPA in the foods I eat?
- Contamination with heavy metals, such as lead and mercury, and other pollutants, such as PCBs and dioxins, can be an issue with fish and fish oil supplements. Should I be concerned about this with OmegaMint?
- How do I take OmegaMint™?
OmegaMint™ Answers
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- What is OmegaMint™?
- OmegaMint is a specially formulated fish oil supplement rich in the important omega-3 fatty acids, docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA). Uniquely flavored fish oil with natural peppermint, each softgel can be swallowed or chewed.
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- What is fish oil, and what are its benefits?
- Fish oil supplementation has been the topic of much research in recent years. Physicians are discovering many health benefits from the oil found in cold-water fish such as salmon and the omega-3 fatty acids it contains. Omega-3 fatty acids are the healthy fatty acids (unsaturated fats) that you may have read about for heart health. Supportive but not conclusive research shows that consumption of EPA and DHA omega-3 fatty acids may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease. Research shows that omega-3 fatty acids help support many other systems in the body including kidney function, the immune system, the nervous system, as well as help support overall health.
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- Why is OmegaMint™ flavored?
- Many people have objections to fish oil because of taste or odor. OmegaMint delivers fish oil in a pleasant, natural peppermint flavor, minimizing fishy breath or aftertaste.
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- Are any side effects expected when taking OmegaMint™?
- There are no known side effects or interactions with any drug or nutritional supplement and no known contraindications when taking omega- 3 fatty acids at the suggested levels. We do recommend that you avoid taking higher than recommended levels of OmegaMint without checking with your physician first as excessive fish oil consumption above suggested levels can potentially affect blood clotting. For more information, visit americanheart.org. If you have any condition or allergy that requires medical attention you should always consult your physician before taking any drug or dietary supplement.
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- Do I get enough DHA and EPA in the foods I eat?
- DHA and EPA are found in cold-water fish; however, most of the U.S. population eats less than the recommended two servings per week. Some foods, including pastas and cereals, are now labeled as being “fortified with omega-3 fatty acids.” However, these foods often contain flaxseed oil which is a source of “short-chain” omega-3 fatty acids and not the long-chain omega-3s DHA and EPA. Research indicates DHA and EPA provide a higher degree of support for the heart and other organs than the short chain omega-3s. OmegaMint™ provides a direct source of DHA and EPA. Fish oil—not flaxseed oil—is recommended for heart health.
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- Contamination with heavy metals, such as lead and mercury, and other pollutants, such as PCBs and dioxins, can be an issue with fish and fish oil supplements. Should I be concerned about this with OmegaMint™?
- Not at all. The fish oil in OmegaMint is tested for the presence of heavy metals and other pollutants and is molecularly distilled to ensure purity. OmegaMint is below the limits on mercury and lead levels in omega-3 consumer products pursuant to the GOED monograph (Global Organization for EPA and DHA Omega-3’s).
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- How do I take OmegaMint™?
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General heart health supplement: 2 softgels daily
At risk for coronary heart disease: 5 softgels daily
If you still have questions, please submit your question to one of our highly trained customer service representatives or contact us at 1-877-267-2646.
- CoMAX Q10® QuestionsBack To Top
- What is CoMAX Q10®?
- What is coenzyme Q10?
- Can I get enough coenzyme Q10 from the foods I eat?
- How much coenzyme Q10 should I take?
- If coenzyme Q10 is produced in our body, why take a supplement?
- Why is coenzyme Q10 in oil better?
CoMAX Q10® Answers
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- What is CoMAX Q10®?
- CoMAX Q10 is an easy to swallow soft-gel capsule that contains 50 mg coenzyme Q10 in a highly stable blend of oils.
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- What is coenzyme Q10?
- Coenzyme Q10 is a fat soluble vitamin-like compound produced by the body that functions as an important antioxidant. Coenzyme Q10 is found throughout the body with the highest concentrations in the cells of organs that require large amounts of energy such as the heart.
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- Can I get enough coenzyme Q10 from the foods I eat?
- While coenzyme Q10 is found in small amounts in many unprocessed foods, it is difficult to get enough in your diet to significantly affect blood levels. The best way to get coenzyme Q10 in a concentrated form is through daily supplementation.
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- How much coenzyme Q10 should I take?
- Suggested supplementation typically ranges between 50 to 200 mg daily. Some experts suggest that individuals on cholesterol lowering medication (statins) take 100 to 200 mg per day1.
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- If coenzyme Q10 is produced in our body, why take a supplement?
- A number of different vitamins, minerals and amino acids are required for the production of coenzyme Q10 in the body. Various factors, including aging2, genetics3 and cholesterol lowering medication (statins)4,5 can lead to lower coenzyme Q10 levels in the body.
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- Why is coenzyme Q10 in oil better?
- Certain vitamins and nutrients, such as vitamin A, E, D and coenzyme Q10 are absorbed much more effectively when taken with dietary fats. The CoMAX Q10® soft-gel capsule coenzyme Q10 formulation contains easily absorbed dietary oil.
If you still have questions, please submit your question to one of our highly trained customer service representatives or contact us at 1-877-267-2646.
References
1. Bliznakov EG.Coenzyme Q10, Lipid-Lowering Drugs (Statins) and Cholesterol: A Present Day Pandora’s Box. JANA 2002;5(3):32-38.
2. Wolters M, Hahn A. Plasma ubiquinone status and response to six-month supplementation combined with multivitamins in healthy elderly womenresults of a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. Int. J. Vitam. Nutr. Res. 2003;73:207-214.
3. RÖtig A, Applekvist EL, Geromel V, et al. Quinone-responsive multiple respiratory-chain dysfunction due to widespread coenzyme Q10 deficiency. Lancet. 2000;356:391-395.
4. Ghirlanda G, Oradei A, Manto A, et al. Evidence of plasma coQ10-lowering effect by HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors: a double-blind, placebocontrolled study. J. Clin. Pharmacol. 1993;33:226-229.
5. Bargossi AM, Grossi G, Fiorella PL, et al. Exogenous CoQ10 supplementation prevents plasma ubiquinone reduction induced by HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors. Mol Aspects Med. 1994;15 Suppl:s187-193.
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