DMAE and Lipoic Acid

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The following is from Healthnotes.Info:

" DMAE (2-dimethylaminoethanol) is a chemical produced in the brain.

" Like choline, DMAE may increase levels of the brain neurotransmitter

acetylcholine; however, not all studies confirm that DMAE serves as a

precursor to acetylcholine. Early preliminary research suggested that DMAE

may relieve the symptoms of tardive dyskinesia (a trembling disorder caused

by long-term anti-psychotic medication) but several controlled studies did

not find the effects of DMAE better than placebo. In fact, one case report

suggested that DMAE can cause symptoms of tardive dyskinesia.

" One small, uncontrolled four-week trial of senile patients given DMAE

supplements of 600 mg three times per day, failed to show any changes in

memory but did produce positive behavior changes in some of the patients.

However, subsequent double-blind research did not find a significant

benefit from the use of DMAE in people with Alzheimer’s disease.

" Clinical studies of DMAE have used up to 1,600 mg per day with no reports

of side effects. For this reason, DMAE is believed to be relatively

nontoxic. However, one study using higher intakes for Alzheimer’s disease

patients did report symptoms of drowsiness and confusion with the use of

DMAE. A possible side effect of lucid dreaming (in which the dreamer is

conscious and in control of a dream) is suggested with DMAE use. Depression

and hypomania (moderate symptoms of mania) have been reported as side

effects of DMAE. "

There doesn't seem to be any research to support its use for children.

CoQ10 is good stuff! However, you will have to look carefully for a legal

supplement as many of the ones I've found include rice flour as a filler.

CoQ10 is also quite expensive. From Healthnotes.Info:

Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is also called ubiquinone, a name that signifies its

ubiquitous (widespread) distribution in the human body. CoQ10 is used by

the body to transform food into adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the energy on

which the body runs.

CoQ10 is a powerful antioxidant that protects the body from free radicals

and helps preserve vitamin E, the major antioxidant of cell membranes and

blood cholesterol. [snip]

Healing of the gums of the mouth (periodontal tissue) may require increased

energy production; therefore, researchers have explored the effects of

CoQ10 supplementation in people with periodontal disease, which has been

linked to CoQ10 deficiency. Double-blind research shows that people with

gum disease given CoQ10 achieve better results than those given a placebo.

The role of CoQ10 in energy formation also relates to how the body uses

carbohydrates. Preliminary research suggests that a close relative of this

nutrient lowered blood sugar levels in a group of people with diabetes.

People with type 2 (adult onset) diabetes have been found to have

significantly lower blood levels of CoQ10 compared with healthy people.

Virtually every cell of the human body contains CoQ10. It is concentrated

in the mitochondria, the area of cells where energy is produced. The heart

and liver contain the greatest amount of CoQ10. It has helped some people

with congestive heart failure,(CHF) an effect reported in an analysis of

eight controlled trials and found in some, though not all, double-blind

studies. The beneficial effects of CoQ10 may not be seen until after

several months of treatment.

[snip]

Muscle mitochondria lack adequate CoQ10 in people with muscular dystrophy,

a problem that could affect muscle function. In a double-blind three-month

trial, four of eight people with muscular dystrophy had improvements in

heart function and sense of well-being when supplementing CoQ10.

[snip]

CoQ10 also modulates immunity. Perhaps as a result, a few cases have been

reported in which women with metastatic breast cancer (cancer that had

spread to other tissues) had a regression of their cancer after treatment

with a very large amount of CoQ10 (390 mg per day).

CoQ10 appears to modulate blood pressure by reducing resistance to blood

flow. Several trials have reported that supplementation with CoQ10

significantly reduced blood pressure in people with hypertension, usually

after ten weeks to four or more months of treatment.

In a double-blind study of 21 patients with chronic renal (kidney) failure,

15 of whom were on dialysis, supplementation with 60 mg of CoQ10 three

times per day for four weeks improved certain measures of kidney function

(BUN [blood urea nitrogen], serum creatinine, and creatinine clearance),

compared with placebo, and eliminated the need for dialysis in some

patients. Because chronic renal failure is a serious and complicated

disease, individuals with this condition should take CoQ10 only under

strict medical supervision.

In a double-blind trial, administration of 1,200 mg of CoQ10 per day for 16

months to people with early Parkinson’s disease significantly slowed the

progression of the disease, compared with a placebo. Smaller amount of

CoQ10 were slightly more effective than placebo, but the difference was not

statistically significant.

-- Marilyn (New Orleans, Louisiana, USA)

Undiagnosed IBS 25 Years, SCD Five Years

Darn Good SCD Cook

No Human Children

Shadow & Sunny Longhair Dachshund

[Guest guest]

Debbie,

A word of caution about Lipoic Acid - please do not give it to anyone

who may have mercury poisoning or anyone who has amalgam fillings.

Alpha Lipoic Acid is a chelator of mercury and crosses the blood

brain barrier. It could cause redistribution of mercury and make

someone very sick. You can find out more at the autism-mercury group

if you're not already a member.

http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Autism-Mercury/

Elaine B

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> Does anyone know if these two ingredients are legal on SCD. I found

a supplement with these ingredients that are supposed to be good for

skin. If they are not legal, does anyone know of a good supplement

that is legal that is good for hair, skin and nails?

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> Also, what exactly is Coenzyme Q10 good for and should I be taking

it?

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> Thank you so much any replies.

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> Debbie ,IB, UC

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