Q-Gel & Autoimmune disorders

[Guest guest]

I got this from Tishcon. I thought some of you should be aware and

maybe ask your doctor.

Autoimmune

disorders and CoQ10

Autoimmune

disorders are disorders caused by an immune response against the body's

own tissues. Immune system disorders occur when the immune response is

inappropriate, excessive, or lacking. Autoimmune disorders develop when

the immune system attacks normal body tissues. This is caused by a

hypersensitivity reaction similar to allergies, where the immune system

reacts to a substance that it normally would ignore. In allergies, the

immune system reacts to an external substance that would normally be

harmless. With autoimmune disorders, the immune system reacts to normal

"self" body tissues.

Regarding the use of Q-Gel CoQ10, (or any

Coenzyme Q10 supplement),and patients suffering from autoimmune

disorders we received the following comment from one of the senior

scientists at Tishcon Corp.

"There is no available evidence

whatsoever to indicate that CoQ10 / Q-Gel can be deleterious to persons

suffering from autoimmune disorders. This having been said, we must be

cognizant of the fact that CoQ10 has been shown in animal studies to

restore depressed immune function. If someone is

on immuno-suppressive

drugs then I would not recommend concurrent administration of CoQ10 to

such individuals."

There is more health information on auto

immune disorders at the National Library of Medicine and the National

Institute of Health. This is a fairly complicated area and should

certainly be discussed with your physician or health care professional

as necessary.

[Guest guest]

,

This is very valuable information because we have a number of individuals here who may be taking medication for an auto-immune disorder.

Thank you for sending it.

Alice

Q-Gel & Autoimmune disorders

I got this from Tishcon. I thought some of you should be aware and maybe ask your doctor.

Autoimmune disorders and CoQ10Autoimmune disorders are disorders caused by an immune response against the body's own tissues. Immune system disorders occur when the immune response is inappropriate, excessive, or lacking. Autoimmune disorders develop when the immune system attacks normal body tissues. This is caused by a hypersensitivity reaction similar to allergies, where the immune system reacts to a substance that it normally would ignore. In allergies, the immune system reacts to an external substance that would normally be harmless. With autoimmune disorders, the immune system reacts to normal "self" body tissues.Regarding the use of Q-Gel CoQ10, (or any Coenzyme Q10 supplement),and patients suffering from autoimmune disorders we received the following comment from one of the senior scientists at Tishcon Corp."There is no available evidence whatsoever to indicate that CoQ10 / Q-Gel can be deleterious to persons suffering from autoimmune disorders. This having been said, we must be cognizant of the fact that CoQ10 has been shown in animal studies to restore depressed immune function. If someone is on immuno-suppressive drugs then I would not recommend concurrent administration of CoQ10 to such individuals."There is more health information on auto immune disorders at the National Library of Medicine and the National Institute of Health. This is a fairly complicated area and should certainly be discussed with your physician or health care professional as necessary.Medical advice, information, opinions, data and statements contained herein are not necessarily those of the list moderators. The author of this e mail is entirely responsible for its content. List members are reminded of their responsibility to evaluate the content of the postings and consult with their physicians regarding changes in their own treatment.Personal attacks are not permitted on the list and anyone who sends one is automatically moderated or removed depending on the severity of the attack.

[Guest guest]

I would check with your doctor to see if he knows anything about it.

You might even be able to get more information from Tishcon regarding

their reseach. Remember, this doesn't throw mito into the mix, so

check with your doctor. It would be interesting to find out more.

Mrsmurffy@... wrote:

Thank you Densie,

I had no idea of this and right now I am on major doses of Prednisone

and Plaquenil,

both immunedepressents. Glad you passed this on.

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herein are not necessarily those of the list moderators. The author of

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postings and consult with their physicians regarding changes in their

own treatment.

Personal attacks are not permitted on the list and anyone who sends one

is automatically moderated or removed depending on the severity of the

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