The European Society of Cardiology released new data that shows the supplement Coenzyme Q-10 [CoQ-10] significantly improves survival in heart failure patients.
What is CoQ-10? Coenzyme Q-10 is a vitamin-like substance found throughout the body, but especially in the heart, liver, kidney, and pancreas.
In the study there was a substantially lower rate of reoccurrence found in patients taking CoQ-10 (compared to a placebo group) in those who had suffered from congestive heart failure [CHF], heart attacks [miocardio infractions], high blood pressure [hypertension] and blood vessel complications caused by heart bypass surgery.
CoQ-10 was also affective at treating inherited or acquired disorders that limit energy production in the cells of the body (mitochondrial disorders) and for improving exercise performance. CoQ-10 plays a role in producing ATP, a molecule in cells that functions like a rechargeable battery in the transfer of energy.
CoQ-10 levels are highest in the first 20 years of life. By age 80, CoQ-10 levels can be lower than they were at birth. It is thought that restoring high levels of coenzyme-Q10 late in life might cause people to live longer.
The typical dosage is 150-200 mg, or 2 mg/kg/day. In rare miocardio infraction cases, doses were increased to 3000 mg/day. Some people have to take coenzyme Q-10 for six months to get the most benefit. I can not wait to tell my dad about this supplement!
Sources:
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/natural/938.html
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/261072.php?utm_source=feedly
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