CoQ10 Protocol

          

IMO all of us with cancer fears, HBP, heart, periodontal or energy problems or over 50 should be taking supplemental CoQ10

     

Dr. Peter Langsjoen and Dr. Karl Folkers have demonstrated in clinical studies that CoQ10 could eliminate the need for heart and blood pressure medications for millions of Americans.

“Typically diastolic and systolic blood pressures drop by about 10% with CoQ10 therapy.” Langsjoen et al

“More than half the HBP patients receiving 225 mg of CoQ10 a day were able to terminate from one to three of their HBP drugs.”  Langsjoen et al

“Japanese researchers cited CoQ10’s ability to enhance beta cell function and improve glycemic control.” McCarthy 1999

“In patients with periodontal disease gingival pocket depth, swelling, bleeding, redness, pain, exudates and looseness were significantly improved using 50 mg of CoQ10 a day.” Wilkinson et al, Note use at least 100 mg twice a day IMO

“For the dieter CoQ10 is good news.” Murray 1996

“Up to 95% less damage to cell membranes has been demonstrated following supplementation with coenzyme Q.”

“CoQ10 deficiency has been found in 39% of patients with HBP.”  Murray & Pizzorno

“CoQ10 supplementation may reduce exercise related fatigue and improve physical performance.” Cooke et al

“CoQ10 is effective in promoting recovery from acute sudden deafness resulting from hypoxia.” Sato 1988

“CoQ10 can exert neuroprotective effects that might be useful in the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases.” Matthews et al

“CoQ10 has shown promise in clinical trials on breast cancer patients in which tumor spread and mortality rate were significantly lowered with trial dosages.” Lockwood et al

“CoQ10 shows promise in offsetting the inflammation that accompanies gum disease. CoQ10 offers benefits used topically and taken internally.”  Life Extension

“People with inflammatory diseases of the gums almost always have lower CoQ10 activities.” Matsumura et al

“Numerous studies provide details of the efficacy of CoQ10 in the prevention and treatment of heart disease.” Life Extension

“Japanese doctors have used CoQ10 for cardiac problems for thirty years. CoQ10 is now among the top six pharmaceutical agents used in Japan.” Jean Carper

“I personally use CoQ10 with every congestive patient if they are willing to take it. If the dose is sufficient to substantially raise their CoQ10 blood levels I believe about 100% of heart patients would benefit.” Doctor Stephen Sinatra, MD Cardiologist

“The body's production of CoQ10 begins to decline after age 20 to just 50% of levels by age 70. Because the function of the heart is so dependent on the energy produced with the help of CoQ10, CoQ10 is extremely important for heart health. It is also important as a powerful antioxidant and a membrane stabilizer. The range of heart conditions for which research has found CoQ10 beneficial include (1) congestive heart failure, (2) cardiomyopathies, (3) arrhythmias, (4) angina, when there is a lack of oxygen, and (5) muscular dystrophy.” Doctor Michael Lam MD

"Researchers gave an average of 580 mg of ubiquinol CoQ10 to seven congestive heart failure patients. All seven patients had a 94% chance of dying within 12 months. The results were astonishing. Six out of seven patients lived. And get this: The one patient that died stopped taking the CoQ10 three months into the trial. Taking this simple, overlooked nutrient might make this deadly form of heart disease a thing of the past. It’s unfortunate, but CoQ10 remains underused by most doctors. And the new form, which is 8 times stronger, is almost unknown. Despite volumes of overwhelmingly powerful research, it isn’t recommended as a routine treatment of CHF. If you or a loved one has congestive heart failure, you’ll have to take much higher doses of ubiquinol CoQ10 – in the 450 mg to 900 mg range – to get the therapeutic benefits covered here.” Doctor Al Sears MD

"Ubiquinol increased heart muscle function (ejection fraction) by 88% in those with congestive heart failure. Instead of the side effects associated with drugs ubiquinol possess side benefits such as impeding LDL oxidation."   Life Extension

"A recent melanoma study compared the effects of administration of the extremely toxic drug alpha interferon with or without daily CoQ10 (400 mg). There was an astounding ten fold reduction in the risk of metastasis in the CoQ10 group,"   Life Extension, Note that the National Cancer Institute does not endorse these findings IMO proves they are an organ of the eugenic population reduction Rockefeller interests 

"Low blood levels of CoQ10 have been found in patients with myeloma, lymphoma,  and cancers of the breast, lung, prostate, pancreas, colon, kidney and neck and head." Life Extension 

"CoQ10 powerfully safeguards mitochondria from age related decay and death through two principal pathways. It plays an essential role in the electron transport chain. CoQ10 also acts as a powerful free radical scavenger naturalizing and dramatically reducing their oxidative damage."   Life Extension

"Scores of studies show that chronic heart conditions including congestive heart failure are characterized by diminished levels of CoQ10 in heart tissue. CHF patients taking 600 mg/day of the ubiquinol form of CoQ10  saw their heart pumping action improve by 77% over those taking the standard CoQ10."   Life Extension

"CoQ10 powerfully protects endothelial function an effect that is likely due to its uniquely beneficial effect on mitochondrial function."   Life Extension

"CoQ10 supplementation before exercise increases muscle CoQ10 levels, reduces muscular oxidant stress and may increase the amount of time you can exercise until exhaustion."   Life Extension

"In combination with acetyl-L-carnitine and omega 3 EFA, CoQ10 generated dramatic results in studies of individuals suffering from early age-related macular degeneration. Supplemented patients had a 10 fold lower risk of worsening."   Life Extension

"Many studies show that topical CoQ10 treatment inhibits inflammatory cytokines, reduces wrinkling enzyme production and improves the appearance and radiation-resistance of older skin. Boosting Coq10 through oral supplementation also affords vital protection."   Life Extension

"CoQ10 is a powerful antioxidant and its critical for your heart. But it's also a powerful ally in the fight against cancer. In one study, astonished researchers documented 10 cases of cancer patients who unexpectedly survived when treated with CoQ10.3 I recommend you take 50 mg of CoQ10 a day. Make sure it's the potent form of CoQ10 known as ubiquinol."   Doctor Al Sears MD

"We have known that low levels of CoQ10 frequently lead to congestive heart failure. One study revealed that 75% of people with heart disease not only had low levels of CoQ10 but their condition improved after they took it in supplemental form."   Doctor Nan Fuchs PhD

"In one study titled, “The Importance of CoQ10 for Anti-Aging Skin Care,” researchers showed how CoQ10 keeps older cells functioning more like younger cells. Their discovery was published in the medical journal Biofactors."   Doctor Al Sears MD

"I find that my Heart Failure patients are less symptomatic and have improved quality of life when they have CoQ10 blood levels greater than 2.5 mcg/mL (0.6–0.8 mcg/mL is considered normal).”     Doctor Steven Sinatra MD

"Decreased levels of CoQ10 also make circulating lipoproteins such as LDL, more vulnerable to oxidative damage and CVD."   Life Extension

    

CoQ10 a Celular Powerhouse

“In the study, the researchers incubated human lens epithelial cells with CoQ10 prior to white light exposure. The white light will cause cellular damage to the tissue. The vitamin significantly reduced phototoxic effects on the cells. We know that CoQ10 levels fall with age. And, we know that cataracts increase with age. Along with green tea, I think CoQ10 is a star nutrient to retard aging across the board, from cataracts to circulatory to neurodegenerative conditions.”   Doctor Robert Rowen MD

Coenzyme Q10 is a vitamin-like substance produced by your body that resembles Vitamin E but which may be an even more powerful antioxidant . CoQ10 is required by each of your heart cell’s thousands of mitochondria; without CoQ10 your heart and other organs literally run out of energy. CoQ10 plays a critical role in the effectiveness of your immune system and in the aging process. CoQ10 also improves circulation, lowers blood pressure and acts as a chelating agent. The energy generating and antioxidant power of CoQ10 has prompted its use for many heart-related conditions including arrhythmia, angina, heart attack, valve problems, high blood pressure, coronary artery problems, atherosclerosis, and congestive heart failure. CoQ10 recycles vitamins C and E and helps repair the cell mitochondia.

Testing has shown that CoQ10 reduces angina and improves cardiac function. A study in the American Journal of Cardiology showed that CoQ10 cut the incidence of angina attacks in half. In every test run patients on CoQ10 had better exercise tolerance than those who had similar conditions but were not given the supplement. Low CoQ10 levels also increase your risk of high blood pressure, congestive heart failure, senility, gum disease, heart attacks - even cancer. Supplemental CoQ10 is well researched and is commonly given in many countries.

If you are taking the extremely toxic and IMO totally useless statin drugs for the non-existent problem of “High Cholesterol”  you MUST take supplemental CoQ10 as the statin drug’s method of action depletes your CoQ10 by as much as one half.

  

CoQ10 and Antioxidant Deficiency

"Decreased CoQ10 levels make circulating lipoproteins such as LDL more vulnerable to oxidative damage adding CVD to the renal load. Subjects with low CoQ10 received vitamins C and E along with vitamin B2 for two months before being supplemented with two months of CoQ10 therapy and saw their CoQ10 levels quadruple."   Life Extension

IMO the above study may be extremely important. What could be going on is that CoQ10 may being drawn down excessively due to a general antioxidant shortage. Your CoQ10 is too important to take the place of common antioxidants. You can prevent this possibility by making sure this NEVER happens to you.

    

Use the Ubiquinol form of CoQ10 for Serious Problems

"150 mg of Ubiquinol  elevates blood levels to almost 4 mcg/ml. You would need 1,200 mg of the traditional CoQ10 to match that effect. What may be even more critical is how long Ubiquinol stays in your body compared to traditional CoQ10, In one study using mice, Ubiquinol was present in the blood at a 3.75-fold greater concentration than CoQ10 after 8 hours."

 "About 50 percent of patients that come to me on high blood pressure meds have stopped taking them just by supplementing with CoQ10. A study published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition confirms what I've seen in my own practice. Researchers gave CoQ10 to diabetic patients. Not only did their blood sugar improve, so did their blood pressure.3 This powerful and amazing antioxidant works by supplying your heart with the critical energy it needs to pump blood throughout your body. Without CoQ10, your heart would literally stop beating. I suggest you take 50 to 100 mg of the potent form of CoQ10 known as ubiquinol."   Doctor Robert Rowen MD, Note WOW! take CoQ10 for HBP for SURE

    

I have used the gel form of this supplement as the dry form is poorly absorbed but with advancing age have switched to the Ubiquinol form. IMO all of us over 50 or with serious health problems should be taking the Ubiquinol form of the CoQ10 supplement. This is because we lose the ability to convert ordinary CoQ10 supplements in our body about the age of 50. Ubiquinol skips much of the conversion step. If you have heart problems, high blood pressure, periodontal disease, energy problems or other serious problems requiring CoQ10 supplementation you also should consider the Ubiquinol form of CoQ10. 

    

Doctor Al Sear's Clinical Experience with Ubiquinol

 

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CoQ10 often does not produce noticeable results until used for about two or three months. This is often the case with a supplement which is correcting a basic unrecognized problem. The more serious your problems the more CoQ10 you should be supplementing. I take 75 or so mg of Ubiquinol about three times a week as a prophylactic dose in my old age. Some people with serious heart problems take 500 - 900mg a day or so. CoQ10 is fat soluble so be sure to take it with a little good fat. There is some evidence quercetin (See Quercetin Protocol) can help CoQ10 be better absorbed.

    

Caution: CoQ10 is chemically very similar to vitamin K2 and vitamin E. If you are taking large amounts of these three keep an eye on your blood thinning too much.

More on CoQ10

http://www.vitamins-supplements.org/coenzyme-Q10.php

http://lpi.oregonstate.edu/infocenter/othernuts/coq10/