Posted by raybakes on November 27, 2004, at 5:26:44
In reply to Re: Why does niacin make me wired? » raybakes, posted by jujube on November 26, 2004, at 17:51:04
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> I just read in a women's magazine I sometimes read that Texas' Southwest Foundation for Biomedical Research data reveal that Co-enzyme Q10 lowers levels of c-reactive protein by an impressive 30%. Unfortunately, I can not find the study or related material on the web (however, I am not the greatest at web searches).
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> Tamarahttp://www.vrp.com/breakingnews/1010481.html?c=1099741307212&k=/breakingnews
This article confirms what you say Tamara. The way I see CoQ10 working is by improving energy production and lowering free radicals. When a cell starts to fatigue parts of it break down and the immune system tries to destroy it. The body is always trying to repair itself but when the damage exceeds the ability to repair, the mopping up process can be extemely destructive, and cause even more damage! CoQ10 is only one of many things that help with energy production that may prolong the life of the cell and reduce the suicide (apoptosis) of fatigued cells.Anyone got any other ideas why CoQ10 might work in reducing CRP?
Ray
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