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05/20/09 09:54 AM

"is CoQ10 OK for a diabetic?"
Asked By: mdurfee49  
Category: Heart Disease and Diabetes

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05/25/09 06:24 PM

Dear mdurfee49, Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is produced by the human body and is necessary for the basic functioning of cells. CoQ10 levels are reported to decrease with age and to be low in patients with some chronic diseases such as heart conditions, muscular dystrophies, Parkinson's disease, cancer, diabetes, and HIV/AIDS. Some prescription drugs may also lower CoQ10 levels. Levels of CoQ10 in the body can be increased by taking CoQ10 supplements, although it is not clear that replacing "low CoQ10" is beneficial. CoQ10 has been used, recommended, or studied for numerous conditions, but remains controversial as a treatment in many areas. CoQ10 is thought to help the mitochondria in the human cell work better and not age as quickly. The mitochondria is the energy-releasing component in a cell. Talk to your neighborhood drug store pharmacist to determine an appropriate dose for you. This enzyme comes in many strengths. It is probably one of those supplements that may help you and most likely will not harm you. So, give it a try. You can also search the dLife web site for information and studies about coq10. Many of the studies are in animals, not people.
Answered By: Janice Fisher
Accreditations: RD, LD, PHD, CDE, BC-ADM
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