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Heart health ... role of vitamin D

We know TKI's put stress on the heart and cardiovascular system. And we also know CML is no longer a killer like it once was.

This is why it is important to focus on artery health overall and keep in mind that CML is not likely to get us in the end.

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/01/180130140242.htm

Vitamin D3 (which converts to vitamin D in the body) is vital for a healthy immune system and heart health. We should all make sure we maintain high normal levels of vitamin D in our blood.

In my own case, I maintain vitamin D blood level between 60-80 ng/ml averaging around 70 ng/ml most of the time. Levels around 20 ng/ml are insufficient for artery and immune health. Best source of vitamin D is the sun. In winter I supplement to make sure my vitamin D level doesn't drop.

Hey Scuba - what are your thoughts about taking CoQ10 for heart health as well? Good to see you over on this site.

I have read a lot of articles on CoQ10

(http://www.lifeextension.com/Magazine/2008/2/Coenzyme-Q10-And-Cancer/Pag...)

and I do have a bottle of it laying around, but I find myself not taking it consistently like I do Magnesium, vitamin D3 and K2.

CoQ10 is naturally produced by the liver. It's found in every cell and is particularly important for the heart. I tend not to supplement with CoQ10 because I have not seen evidence that "extra" is necessary. The key is whether your body has enough naturally or not. If you have liver issues, then supplementing with coq10 might make sense.