Coenzyme Q10

Supplements That Help Treat Neuropathies Part 2

By James P. Meschino, DC, MS Dynamic Chiropractic – February 15, 2014, Vol. 32, Issue 04 In part 1 of this article, I outlined the key role played by various vitamins in the management of various types of neuropathies. In part 2, I address the important role of other important accessory nutrients that should also […]

Evidence-based guideline update: NSAIDs and other complementary treatments for episodic migraine prevention in adults

Report of the Quality Standards Subcommittee of the American Academy of Neurology and the American Headache Society Holland S, Silberstein SD, Freitag F, Dodick DW, Argoff C, Ashman E. Evidence-based guideline update: NSAIDs and other complementary treatments for episodic migraine prevention in adults: report of the Quality Standards Subcommittee of the American Academy of Neurology […]

Mitochondrial Dysfunction and Chronic Disease: Treatment With Natural Supplements

Garth L. Nicolson, PhD Altern Ther Health Med. 2014;20 (suppl 1):18-25. ABSTRACT Loss of function in mitochondria, the key organelle responsible for cellular energy production, can result in the excess fatigue and other symptoms that are common complaints in almost every chronic disease. At the molecular level, a reduction in mitochondrial function occurs as a […]

Nutritional Supplements for Pain Management—What’s Real? What’s Hype?

Part 1 Full Story Robert Bonakdar MD, FAAFP David Rakel MD, FAAFP Interview January 20, 2014 Dr. Robert Bonakdar talks with Dr. David Rakel about controlling pain with nutritional supplements. In Part 1, Dr. Bonakdar discusses the effects of SAM-e on symptoms of depression and on pain associated with osteoarthritis. He discusses turmeric’s effects on arthritic […]

Coenzyme Q10 supplementation ameliorates inflammatory markers in patients with multiple sclerosis

A double blind, placebo, controlled randomized clinical trial In a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study involving 48 patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (MS), supplementation with coenzyme Q10 (500 mg/d) for a period of 12 weeks was found to be associated with significant reductions in inflammatory markers – TNF-alpha, IL-6, and serum MMP-9 (matrix metalloproteinase), as compared […]

A SANE Approach to Chronic Pain

Saturday, 28 December 2013 18:09By John Otrompke, Contributing Writer Better sleep, physical activity, good nutrition and reducing stress and environmental toxins are the keys to reducing chronic pain, especially in women, said Dr. Robert Bonakdar, at the 2nd annual Lifestyle Medicine Summit in Chicago. All too often, though, clinicians focus on the “chief complaint”—the pain itself—and miss opportunities […]

Coenzyme Q10, Alpha-Tocopherol, and Oxidative Stress in Male Infertility

Importance of the assessment of coenzyme Q10, alpha-tocopherol and oxidative stress for the diagnosis and therapy of infertility in men Gvozdjakova A, Kucharska J, Lipkova J, Bartolcicova B, Dubravicky J, Vorakova M, Cernakova I, Singh RB. Bratisl Lek Listy. 2013;114(11):607-9. Abstract Male infertility is one of the most stressful factors of couples, being present in […]

Coenzyme Q10 Supplementation Enhances Antioxidant Activity and Lowers Inflammation in Patients with Coronary Artery Disease on Statin Drug Therapy

Effects of coenzyme Q10 supplementation (300 mg/day) on antioxidation and anti-inflammation in coronary artery disease patients during statins therapy A randomized, placebo-controlled trial Lee BJ, Tseng YF, Yen CH, Lin PT. Abstract BACKGROUND: High oxidative stress and chronic inflammation can contribute to the pathogenesis of coronary artery disease (CAD). Coenzyme Q10 is an endogenous lipid-soluble […]

Nutrient Supplementation: Improving Male Fertility Fourfold by Cesar Mora-Esteves, MD and David Shin, MD

Nutrient Supplementation Improving Male Fertility Fourfold Cesar Mora-Esteves, MD, David Shin, MD Semin Reprod Med. 2013;31(4):293-300. Medscape Article:  http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/807178 Abstract and Introduction Abstract Oxidative stress can contribute to impairment in spermatogenesis leading to male-factor infertility. The effectiveness of various antioxidants (such as carnitine, vitamin C, vitamin E, selenium, carotenoids, glutathione, N-acetylcysteine, zinc, folic acid, and […]

The CoQ10-Statin Secret

Ronald Grisanti D.C., D.A.B.C.O., D.A.C.B.N., M.S. Full Story:  http://www.yourmedicaldetective.com/public/1142.cfm The medical literature clearly shows that statin medications like Lipitor,Crestor, Zocor shut down the production of one of the most important nutrients in the body. And I am referring to Co-Enzyme Q10 (CoQ10). What many people are unaware of is the fact that when CoQ10 is […]

Infertility, CoQ10, Vitamin E and Oxidative Stress

Anna Gvozdjakova, PhD, DSc. Comenius University, Medical Faculty Pharmacobiochemical Laboratory of Third Medical Department Bratislava, Slovakia + 421 2 59357 242 (PHONE/FAX) anna.gvozdjakova@fmed.uniba.sk “Importance of the Assessment of Coenzyme Q10, Alpha-Tocopherol and Oxidative Stress for the Diagnosis and Therapy of Infertility In Men,” Bratisl Lek Listv, 2013;114(11):607-9. 49792 (2/2014)   Kirk Hamilton: Can you please share […]

Cardiomyopathy, Diastolic Function and CoQ10 – Interview with Giv Heidari-Bateni, MD/MPH

Interview with Giv Heidari-Bateni, MD/MPH Post-doctoral Research Associate Washington University in St. Louis BJC Institute of Health 425 S Euclid Ave., Rm. 7122 St. Louis, MO 63110 (314) 299-1984 / (314) 454-2381 (FAX) givhb@yahoo.com “Coenzyme Q10 Improves Diastolic Function in Children With Idiopathic Dilated Cardiomyopathy,” Cardiol Young, 2009 Aug 25; 1-6 [Epub ahead of print]. 47408 […]

Coenzyme Q10 Deficiency and Response to Supplementation In Pediatric and Adolescent Migraine

Migraine Headache and Coenzyme Q10   Andrew D. Hershey, MD, PhD Assoc. Professor of Pediatrics and Neurology University of Cincinnati Director, Headache Center Associate Director, Neurology Research Children’s Hospital Medical Center 3333 Burnet Ave Cincinnati, OH 45229 (513) 636-4222 / (513) 636-1888 (FAX) “Coenzyme Q10 Deficiency and Response to Supplementation  In Pediatric and Adolescent Migraine,” […]

Efficacy of coenzyme Q10 in migraine prophylaxis: A randomized controlled trial

P. S. Sándor, MD, L. Di Clemente, MD, G. Coppola, MD, U. Saenger, A. Fumal, MD, D. Magis, MD, L. Seidel, MSc, R. M. Agosti, MD and J. Schoenen, MD, PhD NEUROLOGY 2005;64:713-715 ABSTRACT Riboflavin, which improves energy metabolism similarly to coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10), is effective in migraine prophylaxis. We compared CoQ10 (3 × 100 mg/day) […]