Coenzyme Q10

[Andros]

How many of you are taking Coenzyme Q10? I have taken it for many many years!!

Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is a naturally occurring substance used in cellular respiration and energy production in mammals. It is consumed as a dietary supplement for its antioxidant property and is often promoted as a preventive agent for cardiovascular diseases, Parkinson's disease, infertility, and cancer.

Read on about this marvelous and potentially life-saving enzyme.........

http://www.mskcc.org/mskcc/html/69186.cfm

And did you know that the use of Statins contributes heavily to the depletion of this all important enzyme?

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/709107

What is "your" fave supplement, vitamin or herb to take and why?

[beks131]

I noticed a huge difference in my health after I started taking probiotics in supplement form. I have taken acidophilus for years, but found out that I needed a supplement with multiple probiotics in it. I noticed that my breath was much better in the morning, and that my chronic post-nasal drip went away. Very happy to find probiotics!

[Andros]

I noticed a huge difference in my health after I started taking probiotics in supplement form. I have taken acidophilus for years, but found out that I needed a supplement with multiple probiotics in it. I noticed that my breath was much better in the morning, and that my chronic post-nasal drip went away. Very happy to find probiotics!

Oh, yes...............................they are awesome. I have a cup of yogurt every morning with live cultures.

That is really something about the post-nasal drip. Hmmmmmmmmmmmm!! Hope others read this.

[mememe]

could you tell me what probiotic you use? Or if not allowed, what does your probiotic's active ingredients?? I'd like to look into this, as I have chronic rhinitis and post nasal drip!

[mommyjewel]

I noticed a huge difference in my health after I started taking probiotics in supplement form. I have taken acidophilus for years, but found out that I needed a supplement with multiple probiotics in it. I noticed that my breath was much better in the morning, and that my chronic post-nasal drip went away. Very happy to find probiotics!

Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. My older son has been having a problem with the post nasal drip and bad breath. I have been giving my next oldest the probiotics because of his other health issues but I didn't stop to think to try and give it to my older son. (:anim_55: to myslef) We will be all get more probiotics in the future.

[Andros]

Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. My older son has been having a problem with the post nasal drip and bad breath. I have been giving my next oldest the probiotics because of his other health issues but I didn't stop to think to try and give it to my older son. (:anim_55: to myslef) We will be all get more probiotics in the future.

This is awesome!! We all need probiotics; especially w/ today's life-style and fast foods.

You might want to teach your older son how to use a Neti Pot also.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nasal_irrigation

[lavender]

I'm going to chime in and report that I broke down and got a neti pot a few weeks ago after years of sinus issues. I was having the worst sinus headaches and couldn't stand it anymore. Watched some you-tube videos and felt a lot better about trying out a neti pot. It helped so much, and the best part was not having to take any antibiotics. My system has been through so much this past year, I want to avoid any more drugs than necessary!

[nikimcn]

I take this. I've been taking it for about 3-4 wks now.
I take CoQ10, B12, and D3 for vitamins.
I'm also on b/p meds for high b/p.
I'm also taking duclofucan (sp?) an anti inflammatory~testing this drug (2 times daily) for my 'lupus' type symptoms.
The ra doc also wants me on plaquenil~I did 3 days and quit that~my stomach could not handle it.
Other than that , an occasional daily multi-vitamin~which I need to get better with taking.

[Andros]

I take this. I've been taking it for about 3-4 wks now.
I take CoQ10, B12, and D3 for vitamins.
I'm also on b/p meds for high b/p.
I'm also taking duclofucan (sp?) an anti inflammatory~testing this drug (2 times daily) for my 'lupus' type symptoms.
The ra doc also wants me on plaquenil~I did 3 days and quit that~my stomach could not handle it.
Other than that , an occasional daily multi-vitamin~which I need to get better with taking.

I am glad you are venturing into the world of supplementation. You might wish to tell your doc that if he/she keeps your TSH suppressed, your Lupus antibodies may go into a very very quiet state. Mine are barely detectable whereas orginally my Anti-DNA, C3 and C4 were through the roof.

I do not take any meds except for my Armour! I wish the same for you. I do take supplements though. You can bet on that one!

[RunsOnMT]

I've been taking co-q-10 for many many years now. I had chronic fatigue issues (not thyroid related AFAIK), and noticed an improvement when I took it. I've never wanted to go without it ever since. Thumbs up on the pro-biotics too. Also pre-biotics. My tummy can be so screwy I figured I should try to undo all the damage I've done over the years of bad diets, bad foods, etc. My GI feels a little calmer these days, I think.