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Falling asleep in front of the television
I just can’t stop myself falling asleep in front of the television every night. This not only irritates me when I miss a programme I wanted to see, it annoys my wife too. I’ve tried drinking coffee to try and stay awake to no avail. Can you recommend something?
While lots of people now use a supplement called Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) to boost flagging energy levels, few people realise that to really benefit, the body also needs healthy levels of another less well known agent called CoEnzyme A. And in your case, Coenzyme A is even more relevant because one of the sure signs of a deficiency is an abnormal need for sleep.
Other signs that Coenzyme A may be lacking include depression, anxiety, loss of balance, irritability, tiredness and a struggling immune system. In other words, if you feel down and are always succumbing to winter ailments, you may need to supplement this agent too.
The body normally makes its own Coenzyme A as part of its metabolism of food to make energy. It is used to initiate over 100 chemical reactions and to kick-start the energy-making process but one reason this agent is not widely known is that cell biologists have only now cracked the technology to produce it in supplement form.
In clinical trials, people taking Coenzyme A report improved vitality, more resistance to stress and illness and better sleep patterns. Coenzyme A is now available in the UK from Xynergy Health Products (08456 585858). 90 capsules cost £59.99. Take as directed on the bottle.