CoQ10 for Parkinson’s?
It’s great to see natural substances being researched for disease management and prevention. CoEnzyme Q10 is a powerful antioxidant, abundant in every cell of the body. It protects the body from a wide assortment of free radicals. There have already been studies demonstrating that CoQ10 may help stop the nerve-cell death that characterizes Parkinson’s, and another one is in the works. From a Yahoo! News article:
The government is preparing major studies of substances that offer the hope of slowing the progression of Parkinson’s disease instead of just treating its symptoms. First on the list is an over-the-counter dietary supplement.
The National Institutes of Health is finalizing plans to enroll hundreds of early-stage Parkinson’s patients in a study of super-high doses of coenzyme Q-10, or CoQ10, the agency’s neurology chief announced Thursday.
Some scientists theorize that CoQ10, a compound made in the body, may help preserve the nerve cells that die off in Parkinson’s.
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