High doses of the popular dietary ...

High doses of the popular dietary correlative coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) may deliberate progression of Parkinson's disease.

Researchers at the University of California in San Diego ground that CoQ10 reduces decline in neurological function and improves daily life for Parkinson's patients. However, the California inquiry was small, and a larger trial is needed

CoQ10 has been the focus of increased scientific reflection and, while not approved for therapeutic use in the United States, it is an accepted treatment for cardiovascular disease in Japan.

Overall, CoQ10 is considered safe, with no serious side issues reported. But it should always be considered as an adjunct therapy, none an alternative treatment, for any condition. It has also been glance ated that the CoQ10 works best when taken with vitamin E

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