Posted by Patient on February 17, 2003, at 19:55:38
In reply to Co Q10 - psychological effects??, posted by linkadge on February 16, 2003, at 7:45:18
That's an interesting question. I do know that deficiencies of this vitamin-like substance have been linked to periodontal disease, diabetes, and muscular dystrophy.
Some health care professionals use it to treat schizophrenia and Alzheimer's disease. Coenzyme Q10 has the ability to counter histamine, which is found in high levels in people with schizophrenia.
For heart health I take Coenzyme Q10 along with alpha-lipoic acid (a poweful antioxidant which aids in the absorption of coenzyme Q10), and pantothenic acid (vitamin B). Coenzyme A is a substance manufactured in the body from pantothenic acid. Some studies suggest that coenzyme A may be more beneficial than coenzyme Q10.
My husband says coQ10 gives him vivid dreams if he takes it too late in the day.
A very good brand is Twinsorb CoQ10, from Twinlab. Not all coenzyme Q 10 is made equal--softgels are more assimilated than tablet form.
Just thought you'd want to know this extra info.
Take care.
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