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Coenzyme Q10
Co-Q10 transports
energy to the mitochondria where carbohydrates and fatty acids
are converted into energy (ATP). This energy-making process
fuels most metabolic processes and also serves as a precursor of
nucleic acids (DNA and RNA). Co-Q10 is an excellent support for
the cardiovascular system. Supplementation with this coenzyme
has been shown to maintain mitochondrial and cardiac functions,
and support recovery after stress and surgery. As an
antioxidant, Co-Q10 scavenges free radicals, protects cardiac
cells, prevents lipid oxidation and promotes the regeneration of
vitamin E, another antioxidant.
Allen M. Schoen, D.V.M., M.S. states on his
site “The normal dose for pets is 10mg. / 15 pounds
of body weight per day. I incorporate this into all my natural
protocols for heart disease.”
Antietam Valley Animal Hospital’s Monthly
Newsletter, ISSUE # 2, October 2000 states the
following: “…10 mg for cats and small dogs, 20 mg for medium
dogs, 30-40 mg for large dogs and 50 mg for giant breed dogs.
Give once or twice daily.”
Jennifer Prince, DVM,
states: “…is
essential for energy production at the cellular level. It helps
the body produce energy both by helping to create the enzymes
the cell uses to create ATP and by creating energy directly. It
is also an antioxidant.”
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National Cancer Institute States:
"While coenzyme Q10 may show indirect anticancer activity
through its
effect(s) on the immune system, there is evidence to suggest
that analogs of this compound can suppress cancer growth
directly. Analogs of coenzyme Q10 have been shown to inhibit the
proliferation of cancer cells in vitro and the growth of cancer
cells transplanted into rats and mice.... In view of these
findings, it has been proposed that analogs of coenzyme Q10 may
function as antimetabolites to disrupt normal biochemical
reactions that are required for cell growth and/or survival and,
thus, that they may be useful for short periods of time as
chemotherapeutic agents."
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CO-Q10 is for People too!
University of Maryland Medical Center Information
National Cancer Institute
Supplement Watch
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