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Research has revealed that supplemental coenzyme Q10 has the ability to
counter histamine, and therefore is beneficial for people with allergies, asthma, or respiratory
disease. It is used by many health care professionals to treat anomalies of mental function such
as those associated with schizophrenia and Alzheimer's disease. It is also beneficial in fighting
obesity, candidiasis, multiple sclerosis, and diabetes.
Coenzyme Q10 appears to be a giant step forward in treatment and prevention
of cardiovascular disease. A six year study conducted by scientists at the University of Texas
found that people being treated for congestive heart failure who took coenzyme Q10
in addition to conventional therapy had a 75% chance of survival after three years,
compared with a 25% survival rate for those using conventional therapy alone. In a similar study
by the University of Texas and the Center for Adult Diseases in Japan, coenzyme Q
10 was shown to be able to lower high blood pressure without medication or dietary changes.
In addition to its in fighting cardiovascular disease, coenzyme Q10 has been
shown to be effective in reducing mortality in experimental animals afflicted with tumors and
leukemia. Some health care providers give their patients coenzyme Q10 to
reduce the side effects of cancer chemotherapy.
Coenzyme Q10 is widely used in Japan. More than 12 million people in that
country are reportedly taking it at the direction of their health care providers for treatment
of heart disease (it strengthens the heart muscle) and high blood pressure, and also to enhance
the immune system. Research in Japan has shown that coenzyme Q10 also protects
the stomach lining and duodenum, and may help heal duodenal ulcers.
The amount of coenzyme Q10 present in the body declines with age, so it should
be supplemented in the diet, especially by people who are over the age of 50. A sublingual form
containing 50 mg of this vital nutrient, available from
FoodScience Laboratories,
is an especially assimilable supplement.
Sources
Mackerel, salmon, and sardines contain the largest amounts of coenzyme Q10.
It is also found in beef, peanuts, and spinach.
Comments
Coenzyme Q10 is oil soluable and is best absorbed when taken with oily or fatty
foods, such as fish. Be cautious when purchasing coenzyme Q10. Not all
products offer it in its purest form. Its natural color is dark bright yellow to orange, and it has
very little taste in the powdered form. It should be kept away from heat and light. Pure
coenzyme Q10 is perishable and deteriorates in temperatures above 115°F.
A liquid or oil form is preferable. Look for a brand that contains a small amount of vitamin E
as this helps to preserve the coenzyme Q10.
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Coenzyme Q10 is a vitaminlike substance whose actions in the body resemble
those of vitamin E. It may be an event more powerful antioxidant. It is also called ubiquinone.
There are ten common substances designated coenzyme Qs, but coenzyme Q10 is the
only one found in human tissue. This substance plays a critical role in the production of energy
in every cell of the body. It aids circulation, stimulates the immune system, increases tissue
oxygenation, and has vital anti-aging effects. Deficiencies of coenzyme Q10
have been linked to peridontal disease, diabetes, and muscular dystrophy.
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