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Coenzyme Q10 for Fertility - Importance, Dietary Sources, and Precautions
The administration of CoQ10 is usually recommended to many men and women, attempting to have a child. From improving the health of eggs to boosting sperm count, CoQ10 has been known to have multiple effects, as observed on mice as well as during human trials. Even with IVF, it has been observed that the presence of CoQ10 has made it easier to develop healthier embryos.
What is Coenzyme Q10 and How Does It Work?
Termed as 'body supplement', Coenzyme Q10 is used majorly to help with conditions such as soreness of the muscles, migraines, heart-related issues, and so on. It is also used in many cases for correcting infertility as well.
To understand the effects of CoQ10, it is important to know how our body works in the first place. Every cell within the body is powered by the mitochondria, which play a major role in cell division as well as decay. CoQ10 supports these mitochondria in various ways. When it comes to infertility, CoQ10 is vital to keep the eggs in a woman’s body healthy. In case their quantity is on the lower side, the eggs may not hold themselves when they are fertilized. Many women also tend to experience a miscarriage, menopause that occurs quite early in life, as well as infertility.
Do CoQ10 Levels Fall With an Increase in Age?
Before going ahead with figuring out the benefits of Coenzyme Q10 for male fertility, it is necessary to know whether there is a need to take it externally to supplement the levels in the body. Many doctors have found that the CoQ10 levels in our body begin to reduce as we progress in our age.
It is a natural process of our body to experience less energy as we get older. This causes a drop in the energy that can be supplied to certain essential processes within us. If the mitochondria do not power our cells optimally, the cells interpret the signals as a sign of decay and begin to destroy themselves. This is primarily why many older women experience a damage to their eggs or find them to be ineffective.
By intake of CoQ10, our cells would be powered effectively again and result in a probability of better egg health and an overall increase in fertility, too.
How Does CoQ10 Help Male Fertility?
Most of the discussion might have revolved around the betterment of egg health in the ovaries of a woman. However, CoQ10 does help in improving fertility in men, too.
The presence of CoQ10 directly impacts the presence of antioxidants within the body. These pretty much act as a defence of sorts, protecting the sperms from oxidative damage and allowing them to thrive.
The optimal levels of CoQ10 also help boost the sperm count in a man. Similarly, the motility of the sperms also begins to improve, as a result of developing a proper structure that helps them to propel ahead easily.
A lot of environmental factors and lifestyle habits such as exposure to the sun, cigarette smoking, and stressful circumstances can affect the body of a man in different ways. Most of those end up in the release of free radicals in the body, which tend to break down healthy cells all around. CoQ10 helps protect the body from these effects as well.
How Does CoQ10 Help Female Fertility?
With regards to helping women with CoQ10 fertility, egg quality tends to be the major point of focus as the results of its impact. The functioning of CoQ10 itself is the key to making that happen.
On a general basis for all humans, the presence of CoQ10 is highly essential as it helps in supplying the energy that is needed by various cells in our body to carry out their respective functions.
Age plays a major factor in terms of fertility in women. With the increase in age, the supply and the quality of eggs that are generated within the body begin to dip rapidly. For the eggs to be fertilized successfully, they need to mature up to a certain point so that they can implant successfully and grow into a foetus.
A high amount of energy is required for this process, which is derived from ATP, or adenosine triphosphate. This is where CoQ10 comes in. It helps boost the levels of ATP in the body, which provide the energy that is required by the eggs to mature properly.
Food Sources of CoQ10
Most of the CoQ10 is generated by the body itself so there are few external sources that can provide the same to you. The major ones that can help you with it are:
Meat products
Oily varieties of fish, such as tuna and salmon
Meat items, such as liver or sardines
Nuts like sesame seeds and pistachios
Fruits like strawberries and oranges
Leafy vegetables like spinach, broccoli, cauliflower, etc.
CoQ10 Supplements for Fertility
When it comes to supplements, CoQ10 ubiquinol vs ubiquinone are the two options between which you need to choose the one right for you.
Ubiquinol CoQ10 is usually recommended as a better form of the enzyme to be consumed since a smaller dosage of it has the same effect as that of ubiquinone at a higher one. It's also easier to absorb. Large doses of ubiquinone have been observed to have a better effect, too. But that should only be adhered to if suggested by your doctor or any nutritionist.
How to Know If You Should Take Coq10 Supplements or Not
If your age is beyond 30 or so and your egg health has been determined to be on the lower side, CoQ10 supplements might be recommended to you as a means of correcting the same.
Recommended Daily Dosage
In terms of CoQ10 for fertility, it's highly important to note how much to take before starting off on a dose of the same. Consult with your doctor for the same.
1. For Men
Men may be advised to take 200 mg of ubiquinol to help boost overall sperm health.
2. For Women
Women are usually advised to take ubiquinol, which is mostly available in doses of 100mg or 200mg based on your health and needs.
Cautionary Tips While Taking CoQ10
Understanding CoQ10 fertility side effects are just as important to keep in mind a few cautionary tips before consuming the enzyme.
The enzyme could react with medications used to control your blood pressure.
Any treatments such as chemotherapy and glaucoma can interfere with CoQ10 functioning.
If you're undergoing parallel fertility treatments, intake of CoQ10 should require a doctor’s approval.
The CoQ10 fertility success rate may not be as massive as most of the other treatment procedures out there. However, it is one of the natural ways that allows the body to build up its strength and improve fertility from within.
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Say a Permanent No to Smudged Lipstick
Enjoying the appeal of smudge free lipstick is every woman’s dream. Apply these tricks for nicely painted in-place colours that highlight your features and complexion to perfection. Yes, now you can say ‘goodbye’ to lipstick smears and unattractive smudges. Step out with confidence in a pout coloured with perfection.
Do lipstick commercials or Emma Stone’s skilfully coloured pout make you crave for flawlessly painted and smudge-free lips too? While applying lip colour seems no great shakes, holding the colour in place without a smudge is an art few can accomplish. Here, we bring to you some proven tips to avoid smudged lips, which'll help you avoid embarrassments at a party, on a date, or while delivering a presentation alike.
How to Keep Lipstick From Smudging
1. Softer Lips for Smudge Free Lipstick
Feel your lips; are they soft, parched, flaky or dry? As a rule, lipstick smearing is inevitable if your lips are not moisturized. So, if you're struggling with a sun-burned or rough pout, then expect your lipstick to be uneven and flaky. Within a few minutes, the colour will run beyond your lips or flake off easily. What do you do? As a long term solution, just grab a small sugar cube and use the same to soften your lips. Set a weekly alarm for this beauty chore and your smudged lipstick will soon be a thing of the past.
2. Consistent Moisturising is a Must
Make your lip balm or petroleum jelly your best friend; these products are useful for locking in the moisture and ensure head-turning lipstick hues. However, remember to dab off any excess before applying your lip colour. Matte lipsticks (and other variants too) need a dry surface to grip on. So, if your lips feel heavy or sticky even after removing the balm, simply dab on some sheer powder before applying your lipstick.
3. Powdering The Gloss
If highly pigmented gloss is your scene too, then you surely need this tip. Keep a two-ply tissue (separated into separate layers) handy for setting the powder. Slick on your favourite colour and prevent the lipstick from smudging by blotting it with a layer of tissue. Repeat with the second coat. Next, apply a thin layer of sheer powder on to the other tissue and use it to absorb all excess moisture from your gloss. The act seals in the colour and makes it last longer that you may ever imagine. Are you ready to rock the night without any lipstick bleeds?
4. Line The Colour on Your Lip
To avoid feathering, use a line-filling lip liner that matches the shade you intend to use. Thereafter, reach out for a compact lip brush for tracing a concealer around your lips. Two coats of your concealer should do the trick and highlight the lip colour to perfection. And then, a dash of translucent powder gets you those perfect set of lips. Get ready to pout!
Your lipstick can make or break the effects of your makeup. Keep smudging at bay and gear up to attract more attention with nicely coloured lips that don't bleed—today! Read more
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She was on cloud nine, happy like never before. She could not believe her eyes, after 6 years of marriage, at last, she was pregnant. Normally red colour indicates danger, failure for students etc. But today was the second time red colour filled her life with happiness:
The first time was when she married her love of life and he used red colour to fill her maang....
And today the red colour was about to bring another angel to her life …
Being a parent is ultimate happiness, fullness for a woman and a man becomes a father apart from being a son, a husband and a brother.
So, Bhavna was all set to give the news to her mother and mother-in-law and as expected, they both were very happy but had an orthodox approach towards life. Every day lectures begun as in:
• Don’t tell to anyone ( nazar lag jayegi )
• Just eat healthy food
• You are just a kid, you should listen to us
• Don’t listen to the doctors much
• Don’t go for regular ultrasound checkups
• Don’t eat too much… etc etc etc..
In situations li,ke these we have no option but to listen to our moms as their suggestions are ostensible at least according to them.
So, Bhavna carefully followed the Dos and the Don'ts. It was all going well. Weeks and months passed by, she was in her 5th month now. Moms became more obstinate towards the do’s and the don’ts’. At times it became difficult for Bhavna to breathe in such an atmosphere. She had:
• Terrible mood swings
• Urge to eat sweets developed
• Wanted more of fried food
• Wanted to eat late night food
• Wanted to go out of the house
But, but, but.... continuous reminders from her moms stopped her in doing all the above so she started being quiet, she confined herself to home. Her darling husband was seeing all this. He took the initiative, met her doctor, sought permission for three days to take her to a nearby place as a change for her. They were out for a drive.
She was quiet,"he noticed”.
She saw the ice-cream stall , "he noticed”.
She saw Burger King, “he noticed”.
He just gave a cute smile, but she could not understand. And then suddenly he applied the brakes, the car stopped, they were parked in front of a hotel.
She was surprised.
As they checked in, more surprises waited for her.
The room was beautifully decorated. A smile was on her face and he was waiting for it. When she went near the bed, what she saw brought tears to her eyes.
• Chocolate ice- creams
• Jalebi, burfi, laddu (sweets)
• Fries, tikkis
• Shakes specially mango shake
• Chocolates etc etc…..
All she did was hug her loving husband tightly like never before and cry like a small child. He was relaxed as he could see her subdued emotions come out. “She ate like a pig” with tears rolling down her cheeks, but of course those were of contentment.
They spent quality time together. She was buoyant like never before, the kid in her was back. After three days of enthusiasm and eagerness, they were back to normal routine. The Dos and Don’ts started again but...
She was normal and took it in a caring way as in love of her moms towards the little one that was about to come to this world...
Of course they also cared a lot for the would-be mom ..
Now it was the 9th month, impatience was easily visible on everyone’s face. Whole family was together to welcome the little one. Doctor had told any day, any minute, any second. Time passed in the blink of an eye and a cute little boy was her hands.
She was crying with joy.
Everyone was on the seventh heaven not because it was a boy but because ....
• Mother was absolutely fine.
• It was a normal delivery.
• Baby was healthy.
• No complications in the 9 months of pregnancy.
• Grand moms were contended as their daughter listened to them.
• Husband was overwhelmed with joy as he was able to bring a smile of contentment on her face in those three days and it paid him well.
• Above all, she was happy as she was fine and all were happy.
There were no regrets from her side to listen to her beautiful experienced moms. She is a blessed soul with a cute little boy in her life and a wonderful family from both sides.
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