Supplements
- 5-htp
- Aloe Vera
- Amino-acids
- Antioxidants
- Bilberry
- Black Cohosh
- Bromelain
- Calcium
- Chamomile
- Chromium
- Co-Enzyme q10
- Cranberry
- Creatine
- Dandelion
- Echinacea
- Evening Primrose Oil
- Feverfew
- Fibre
- Fish Oils
- Folic Acid
- Garlic
- Ginger
- Ginko-Biloba
- Ginseng
- Glucosamine
- Glutamine
- Goldenseal
- Gotu Kola
- Green Tea
- Human Growth Hormone
- Iodine
- Iron
- Liquorice
- Magnesium
- Milk Thistle
- Selenium
- St. Johns Wort
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin B1
- Vitamin B6
- Vitamin B12
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin D
- Vitamin E
- Vitamin K
- White Willow Bark
- Zinc
Co-Enzyme Q10
What is it?
A natural substance produced by the body that belongs to a family of quinones.
What does it do?
The primary function is as a catalyst for metabolism. Therefore, it speeds up the metabolic process during digestion, healing wounds, maintaining healthy muscles and acts as an antioxidant to neutralise ‘cell-damaging’ anti-oxidants.
Common Uses
Cardiomyopathy, high blood pressure, heart rhythm disorders, angina, raynaud's disease, gum disease, protects the nerves and may help to slow the progress of Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease, may help to prevent cancer and heart disease, and may slow down age-related degenerative changes.
Dosage
50mg twice a day. Take a supplement morning and evening, ideally with food to enhance absorption. Coenzyme Q10 should be continued over an eight week period or longer for results to be noticed.
Caution
Pregnant or breastfeeding women should be especially careful about consulting their doctor before using Coenzyme Q10; the nutrient has not been well studied in this group
Caution - Consult your doctor before taking supplements, especially if you have a medical condition or are pregnant.
All information provided regarding supplements should be used as guidelines. The Osteopathic Rehabilitation Centre takes no responsibility for the incorrect use of supplements and advises all readers to seek advice from a Certified Nutritionist before taking supplements.