Nutrient Notes
Featured Article: Natural Supplements Contribute to Increased Quality of Life as we Age
Today, the U.S. is on the brink of a longevity revolution. By 2030, the number of seniors in America will have more than doubled to 70 million, or one in every five Americans. The growing number of older adults often places increasing demands on the public health system as well as social services. But poor health is not an inevitable consequence of aging. Read more.
Today, the U.S. is on the brink of a longevity revolution. By 2030, the number of seniors in America will have more than doubled to 70 million, or one in every five Americans. The growing number of older adults often places increasing demands on the public health system as well as social services. But poor health is not an inevitable consequence of aging. Read more.
Clinical Trials: Clinical Trial to Study Whether Coenzyme Q10 May Help Slow Functional Decline in HD Patients
Researchers with The Huntington Study Group (HSG) recently launched a Phase III clinical trial to determine the effect of Coenzyme Q10 on individuals with Huntington's Disease (HD). The study, funded by the NIH's National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, will follow 608 patients for five years to evaluate the effects of high doses of CoQ10 in slowing functional decline in Huntington's disease patients.Read more.
Researchers with The Huntington Study Group (HSG) recently launched a Phase III clinical trial to determine the effect of Coenzyme Q10 on individuals with Huntington's Disease (HD). The study, funded by the NIH's National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, will follow 608 patients for five years to evaluate the effects of high doses of CoQ10 in slowing functional decline in Huntington's disease patients.Read more.
Ask Dr. Barry: Statins
"I've heard that statins impair natural CoQ10 production, which can potentially cause side effects like muscle cramps. If I'm not experiencing any of these conditions while on statins, do I really need to supplement with CoQ10?"
Statins reduce cholesterol effectively, but not selectively. The biosynthetic pathway of cholesterol is shared by other important compounds including Coenzyme Q10, so the drugs that inhibit cholesterol synthesis (statins) also inhibit the body's production of CoQ10. Read more.
"I've heard that statins impair natural CoQ10 production, which can potentially cause side effects like muscle cramps. If I'm not experiencing any of these conditions while on statins, do I really need to supplement with CoQ10?"
Statins reduce cholesterol effectively, but not selectively. The biosynthetic pathway of cholesterol is shared by other important compounds including Coenzyme Q10, so the drugs that inhibit cholesterol synthesis (statins) also inhibit the body's production of CoQ10. Read more.
Other News: Consumers Beware: Know Your Supplement Source
From tainted toothpaste and dog food to widely used drugs and toys, consumers have become increasingly skeptical about the safety of imported products. Read more.
From tainted toothpaste and dog food to widely used drugs and toys, consumers have become increasingly skeptical about the safety of imported products. Read more.
