Guest guest Posted January 7, 2002 Report Share Posted January 7, 2002 Researchers Say Too Much Q Is Harmful by LA Times Medical Writer Maugh II Consuming large amounts of the popular dietary supplement coenzyme Q, also known as ubiquinone, may be hazardous, according to UCLA researchers. In a paper in the Jan. 4 issue of Science, UCLA biochemists Pamela Larsen and e report that the supplement accelerates aging and death in Caenorhabditis elegans worms, which are widely used for studying metabolism. Adult worms on a diet without coenzyme Q lived 60% longer than those consuming the supplement, the team found. Ironically, coenzyme Q is promoted as an anti-aging remedy. The biochemists believe large quantities of Q will harm humans as well. " Like cholesterol, coenzyme Q is produced naturally by the body and cells require it for life, " e said. " But like cholesterol, too much of it is harmful. " January 7, 2002 Los Angeles Times Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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