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Coenzyme Q10

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Crying_Chic	Post subject: Coenzyme Q10 Posted: Mon Apr 09, 2007 11:17 am
Newbie Joined: Wed Apr 04, 2007 3:00 pm Posts: 5	Hello, What are your thoughts on Coenzyme Q10? From what I've read I would like to take about 200 - 400mg for it's neuroprotective effects however I'm concerned about it stimulating the immune system? Please let me know what you think. Thanks
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Anecdote	Post subject: Posted: Mon Apr 09, 2007 2:24 pm
Family Elder Joined: Thu Jun 17, 2004 3:00 pm Posts: 2013 Location: Bedfordshire UK	I take 400mg a day........Sarah _________________ An Itinerary in Light and Shadow Completed Dr Charles Stratton / Dr David Wheldon abx regime for aggressive secondary progressive MS in June 2007, after four years. Still improving with no relapses since starting. Can't run but can paint all day.
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Crying_Chic	Post subject: Posted: Tue Apr 10, 2007 4:57 am
Newbie Joined: Wed Apr 04, 2007 3:00 pm Posts: 5	Oh thanks Sarah, Clicked your www. link wonderful paintings! Anyone else got any opinions on Coenzyme Q10?
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Shayk	Post subject: Posted: Tue Apr 10, 2007 5:14 am
Family Elder Joined: Fri Feb 06, 2004 4:00 pm Posts: 750	Crying Chic There's been recent mention in another thread of the Nancy Davis Center Without Walls. I've read her book, Lean on Me, and she thinks CoQ10 has been very helpful in her case. You might also want to read this abstract. The entire article is freely available and there's a segment on CoQ10 and MS. Sharon
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CureOrBust	Post subject: Posted: Tue Apr 10, 2007 5:50 am
Family Elder Joined: Wed Jul 27, 2005 3:00 pm Posts: 2701 Location: Sydney, Australia	I have taken 400+ a day, but I now take it as Lipitor(ie Statins) are known to reduce it. I can not personally say I have noticed any difference
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Crying_Chic	Post subject: Posted: Tue Apr 10, 2007 6:01 am
Newbie Joined: Wed Apr 04, 2007 3:00 pm Posts: 5	Thanks Sharon and CoB, I've just done a search on pub med - Q10 immune - And it does seem to stimulate the immune system in addition to all of it's positive effects for MS. I guess moderation might be the key.
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CureOrBust	Post subject: Posted: Wed Apr 11, 2007 3:08 am
Family Elder Joined: Wed Jul 27, 2005 3:00 pm Posts: 2701 Location: Sydney, Australia	It all depends on which "camp" you pitch your tent. If LDN works the way they believe it to work, then it too stimulates the immune system.
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