CoEnzyme Q10 - Your Questions Answered
What is CoQ10?
CoQ10 is a naturally occurring enzyme found in every living cell. It is essential for the manufacture of energy necessary for all of our body processes.
What will CoQ10 do for me?
In addition to being essential for energy production, CoQ10 is an excellent antioxidant and immune system stimulant. These properties make CoQ10 highly beneficial in the management and prevention of many diseases.
What conditions benefit from CoQ10?
The heart muscle contains the greatest amounts of CoQ10 in the body and many heart conditions benefit from CoQ10 supplementation. These conditions include stroke, congestive heart failure, high blood pressure, high cholesterol angina and atherosclerosis (cholesterol build up on artery walls) Taken before and after cardiac surgery CoQ10 has been shown to reduce complications and hasten recoveryl. CoQ10 has also been shown to dramatically improve periodontal disease (inflammation and infection of the gums) and may also be of benefit in migraine, headache, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), Parkinson's disease and Huntington's chorea.
People with diabetes and obesity can benefit due to CoQ10's role in energy production. CoQ10 may also enhance aerobic capacity and muscle performance making it a great supplement for athletes and people suffering fatigue (eg. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome or post-viral syndromes)or for those with muscular dystrophies.
I am on Cholesterol-lowering medication and have been advised to take CoQ10. Why is this?
Certain drugs used to treat high cholesterol (statins) have been found to decrease the levels of CoQ10 in the body. This occurs because the role of these medications is to inhibit the inzyme HmgCoA-reductase which is involved in production of cholesterol by our body. This enzyme is also essential for CoQ10 manufacture, an action that is therefore also blocked by statin medications. Many people taking statin medications experience muscle aches and pains, believed to be due to the deficiency in CoQ10 that occurs. Supplementation with 100mg/day of CoQ10 day restores levels to normal and reverses some of these side-effects of statin use. It is also very important to supplement with CoQ10 if on statin medication as CoQ10 deficiency is associated with various heart conditions and people with high cholesterol are already at a higher risk of heart problems.
What dose should I take?
The recommended dose to take in conjunction with statin medications is 100mg a day. Dosage recommendations vary depending on condition being treated, I can advise you on the best dose for your circumstances.
Why Supplement? Don't I get CoQ10 through my diet?
CoQ10 is found in meat and fish products and in lesser quantities in boiled broccoli, cauliflower, nuts, spinach and soy. The CoQ10 in these foods are significantly reduced however by length of storage, processing and cooking. In addition to this, poor eating habits, stress, infection, statin medications and aging all affect the body's ability to produce adequate amounts of CoQ10.
Are there any safety issues with taking CoQ10?
CoQ10 is extremely well tolerated and on toxic with very little occurrence of side-effects.
Will CoQ10 interact with other medications I am using?
It is important to let your doctor know if you are considering using CoQ10 and are already on Warfarin as there is a potential for interaction. CoQ10 can reduce the vascular side-effects of the eye drops Timolol without effecting eye pressure.
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Diverticulitis
Diverticulitis occurs when small sacs located in the large intestine become inflamed. Diverticula are small pockets of bowel projecting through the outer muscle layer of the large intestine. These small sacs are forced out by increased pressure within the bowel. A low fibre diet causes increased force of contraction raising pressure inside the bowel and contributing to the formation of diverticula. Constipation, decreased physical activity and ageing are also associated with the formation of diverticula.
Footcare
Foot problems include - Smelly feet, athlete’s foot, verrucae, corns and infected toenails. Smelly feet are usually caused by excessive perspiration and an over-growth of fungi or bacteria. Athlete’s foot is a fungal infection also called tinea pedis. It is contagious via direct contact, wet floors and shared footwear. Verrucae are flat warts in the sole of the foot. They are forced under the skin and may occur in clusters. The surface is grayish and crumbly, and they may contain small black points that are swollen blood vessels. Verrucae are contagious via wet floors. Like warts varrucae will disappear on their own, but this may take up to two years.
Treatment options
Terbinafine (Lamisil) fungicidal antifungals kill fungi rather than just halting growth, making shorter treatment courses possible, for example, a one to two weeks treatment for athlete’s foot.
Imidazole antifungals Clotrimazole ( Canesten, Clonea, Tinaderm Extra)
These medicines halt the growth of the fungi and yeast but do not kill it. They must be used until the skin sheds naturally, and should be applied for one to two weeks after infection has cleared.
Other antifungals (Tinaderm, mycil healthy feet) dusting powders may be useful in shoes and socks to prevent re-infection.
Advice for customers - Wash feet twice daily and dry thoroughly, particularly between the toes. Use a clean towel. Change socks daily and wear cotton not synthetic socks. Wash socks and towels at high temperature. Leather allows feet to breathe. Synthetic shoes tend to increase the amount of perspiration. Open shoes or sandals allow air to circulate freely. Bleach the shower/bath area.
Acne
Acne usually affects the face, neck, center of chest, upper back and shoulders. The most common age is 14 - 19, although people in their 20’s and 30’s may also have acne, and it can reappear at menopause. Acne is an inflammation, which also involves a bacterial infection.
Acne does not mean you are dirty or unhygienic. There is no need to wash your face frequently. Normal twice daily washing, with soap substitute (not an antiseptic) is sufficient. Food does not usually influence acne. If hair is greasy, keep it off your face as this can worsen the blocked pores. Do not wear cake make-up, instead look for water-based cosmetics. Use a gentle make-up remover. Acne already present will not disappear any faster with treatment, but treatment will help prevent further pimples.
Treatment options include Benzac Ac Gel and Wash, Clearasil Ultra, Acnederm Wash, Clean & Clear and Sapoderm.
Natural supplements which may be of assistance are Multivitamins (teen formula), Flaxseed oil, Pine bark extract, Antioxidants and Zinc.
