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Kathrynne, et al... While I've taken Coenzyme CQ10 for about a year - it's helped with the terrible fatigue I had been experiencing - I recently found out via doing a Web search and then going from link-to-link-to-link, that Coenzyme CQ10 is VERY beneficial for one's GUMS. The recommended minimum daily dose to take for to get the benefits you need in order to maintain healthy gums is 300 mg. daily. I was very surprised to read that, however, since I'd been fighting early signs of gum disease (I'm the world's all-time tooth brushing-flossing-etc.. champ!), I upped my daily dose of CQ10 to that magic 300 mg.level, and son-of-a-gun, it WORKED! My dentist has confirmed that I no longer have ANY signs of gum disease whatsoever, and he agrees with me that the change for the better seemed to be caused by my taking a regular daily dose of Coenzyme CQ10. The "healing" (I hesitate to use the word "cure") began about 3 months after I'd been taking the 300 mg. of this supplement on a daily basis. By the way..... Prior to taking the 300 mg daily, I "winged it" on what amount to take each day because no one seemed to know what was the recommended daily dose to take. Based upon that, I believe I prolly underutilized the CQ10. I must admit that I also hesitated to take more because this is one VERY expensive supplement, and that was another reason I stuck with the lower dose. However, from here, where I am today, I feel that the CQ10 is worth the expense because I've definitely benefited from it. I suggest *ANYONE* considering adding Coenzyme CQ10 to their daily drug/supplement regimen do a Web search in order to get as much information about CQ10 as possible BEFORE taking it. You might also want to check with your MD, tho it's been my experience that all MY neuro (Dr.. Know-Nothing) just shrugs and says recommends "CONVENTIONAL PD treatment." (sic) <GROAN> (whadda winner - NOT!!! Barb Mallut [log in to unmask] -----Original Message----- From: Kathrynne Holden, MS,RD <[log in to unmask]> To: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]> Date: Saturday, June 26, 1999 8:19 AM Subject: Re: Thanks for the description-I think! >Patricia, > >You might consider asking your neuro about the feasibility of using >either NADH or Co-Q10. Credible studies on both these supplements are >underway at Parkinson research centers. One neuro I work with recommends >Co-Q10 to a number of his patients. > >Fatigue may be due to a number of different conditions, so what works >for one person may not be at all helpful for another. Your neuro should >have an idea of what might work best for you. > >For constipation, it's very important to get plenty of water -- people >with PD are frequently in a state of chronic mild dehydration, which >contributes to constipation, as well as many other conditions. Fiber is >also important, as it both assists in keeping the stools bulky and >protects against colorectal cancer (risk for this cancer is increased >with chronic constipation). Prunes contain a mild laxative, usually one >or two servings of prunes or prune juice are enough. > >Best regards, >Kathrynne > >[log in to unmask] wrote: >> >> Janet, >> Fatique is a major symtom, why do I think that will change? 17 years! >> Eek! In five years I'm showing the down side of this disease in all its >> glory (there is an up side??) >> You didn't mention constipation, or didn't you want to. Horay for prunes and >> Bran flakes-I suppose that doesn't work after awhile too. >> What do you do for depression? I am naturally drawn to tears when I think >> how hopeless this all is, yes I try to think positively & am thankful for >> what I do have, but get over-whelmed by the nastiness of it all in my >> fumbling moments of previously easy tasks. >> >> Sincerely, >> >> Patricia >> 62/5 years >> Sinemet CR, Permax, Zoloft, HRT > >-- >Kathrynne Holden, MS, RD >Medical nutrition therapy >Author: "Eat well, stay well with Parkinson's disease" >"Parkinson's disease: assessing and managing unique nutrition needs" >http://www.nutritionucanlivewith.com/ >