Guest guest Posted January 10, 2009 Report Share Posted January 10, 2009 Yes we use it. We use 100mg, twice a day usually. stemcellsugars3 wrote: > > > Have many of you on this group benefited by taking Co-Q10? > I have a 7 yr old grandson and would like to add it to his list of vits > and minerals. > How much would we start with? > thanks if anyone has used this Could you please repy? > Joyce > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 10, 2009 Report Share Posted January 10, 2009 I think of CoQ10 generally being used to increase energy and cellular function, if there are suspected mitochondrial issues. For us, CoQ10 has been a critical addition due to serious fatigue issues. It helps him maintain a consistent energy level throughout the day. Prior to this supplement his energy level waxed and waned dramatically. There are two kinds of CoQ10. Unbiquione and ubiquinol. Ubiquinol may only be available through a doctor's prescription though. ? We use Pure Encapsulations brand currently which is free of all the major allergens. 30 mg is his dose and he weighs 22 pounds. Hope it's helpful. From: stemcellsugars3 <joyce.beck@...> Subject: [ ] Co Q-10 ? Date: Sunday, January 11, 2009, 12:52 AM Have many of you on this group benefited by taking Co-Q10? I have a 7 yr old grandson and would like to add it to his list of vits and minerals. How much would we start with? thanks if anyone has used this Could you please repy? Joyce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 11, 2009 Report Share Posted January 11, 2009 > > > Have many of you on this group benefited by taking Co-Q10? > I have a 7 yr old grandson and would like to add it to his list of vits > and minerals. > How much would we start with? > thanks if anyone has used this Could you please repy? > Joyce > I have used co-q-10 for several years now. I would start with a low dose, see how he tolerates it and gradually increase the dose until I felt satisfied we were at a good dose. Some stuff I know about Co-q-10: It is the co-enzyme for melatonin. It is produced in the body in a complex 17 step process, which means if there is a bottleneck at any stage of production the body can end up not making enough. So it's common for people to not be getting enough. About 12 hours after you take co-q-10, the body begins producing more melatonin. So it is best to take it early in the day, around 12 hours before you expect to go to bed -- though I seem to typically go to sleep more like 14 hours after I take it. Taking it in the evening can cause insomnia because it is basically a brain chemical that is part of the waking up process. I have taken high doses of it for a long time to help rebuild my heart and lungs after a lifetime of serious health problems. I take a lot less of it now than I used to. These days, I take between 30mg and 150mg per day. I used to take 200mg to 600mg, which was a very expensive habit. I used to be unable to tolerate melatonin. It left me unable to fully wake up for up to 3 days. These days, I take melatonin regularly in the evening and tolerate it just fine. For someone who does not tolerate melatonin pills, I recommend taking co-q-10 in the morning to help straighten out the sleep-wake cycle of the brain. For a long time, that was what I had to do. My sleep-wake cycle is a lot better these days but still has a way to go to get back to where I feel it should be. Also, some people report that it absorbs better when taken with other oil-based supplements, like vitamins A and E and fish oil, and/or with a fatty/oily food. Michele http://www.healthgazelle.org http://www.kidslikemine.org http://www.solanorail.org Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 11, 2009 Report Share Posted January 11, 2009 > Have many of you on this group benefited by taking Co-Q10? It worked great here, as part of mito cocktail http://www.danasview.net/mar05.htm > How much would we start with? I would start with around 30mg and work up from there as required. Dana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 11, 2009 Report Share Posted January 11, 2009 coQ10 was the first wonder supp for my son, now he does full mito cocktail and it has really helped.Alison M [ ] Co Q-10 ? Have many of you on this group benefited by taking Co-Q10? I have a 7 yr old grandson and would like to add it to his list of vits and minerals. How much would we start with? thanks if anyone has used this Could you please repy? Joyce ------------------------------------ ======================================================= Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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