End Fatigue

Coenzyme Q10 May Reduce Physical Fatigue

This new study showed Coenzyme Q10 at 300 mg a day decreased fatigue and improved physical performance. To increase energy, add this to Ribose (Corvalen), Acetyl-L-Carnitine, magnesium (Fibrocare), and B vitamins the latter 2 are in the Energy Revitalization System).

For a great "Energy Cocktail," I recommend:

1.	Ribose (Corvalen) - This powder that looks and tastes like sugar is a key to energy production in the body—including the heart. I recommend 1 scoop (5 gms) 3 times a day for 6 weeks, then twice a day. This nutrient is outstanding for energy and is the most important one. You will likely be amazed after 6 weeks on it! For a detailed discussion on Ribose, see "Ribose—to Turbo Charge Energy Production."
2.	Coenzyme Q10 (use Enzymatic Therapy or Vitaline brand CHEWABLE wafers—brand and form are critical for this nutrient). Take 200-400 mg/day (I would do 400 mg/day for 6 weeks then 200 mg/day). This nutrient is especially critical for anyone on cholesterol lowering medications,as these medications cause Coenzyme Q10 deficiency, and this nutrient is critical for energy production . For a detailed discussion, see "Coenzyme Q10 and Energy Production."
3.	Magnesium 200 mg/day and B Complex 50+ mg/day. I would get this plus over 40 other key nutrients easily by taking the Energy Revitalization System vitamin powder and B Complex. Take 1 scoop a day, but if it causes gas or loose stools, you can decrease the powder to 1/2 scoop a day. I recommend that people take the dose that feels the best up to 1 scoop a day. This product is outstanding for overall well being. I would consider adding an extra 200 mg of Magnesium at bedtime. (Caution—in the rare patient with kidney failure, magnesium and many other nutrients should only be taken under a licensed Holistic Health practitioner's supervision. Magnesium can also cause loose stools.) Magnesium not only increases your heart muscles strength, but also markedly decreases the tendency to abnormal heart rhythms. I recommend almost everyone be on this powder, as it is made to supply outstanding overall nutritional support. After several months on the powder, as you "fill your tank" nutritionally, you may find that a lower dose (1/2 to ¾ scoop a day) of the powder feels best.
4.	Acetyl-L-Carnitine 500 mg 2x day for 6 weeks, then 500 mg/day is enough (and it can often simply be stopped). For more information, see "Acetyl-L-Carnitine."

Give these nutrients 6 weeks to see the optimal effects. The benefits for energy as well as heart health are often dramatic! The products are readily available in most health food stores, web sites, and at www.Vitality101.com or by phone from 9 AM to 5 PM EST at 410-573-5389 (or 1-800-FEEL-BTR).

Reference:

"Antifatigue effects of coenzyme Q10 during physical fatigue," Mizuno K, Tanaka M, et al, Nutrition, 2008 Feb 11; [Epub ahead of print]. The 21st Century COE Program "Base to Overcome Fatigue" (from the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, the Japanese Government), Osaka, Japan).

In a randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled, three crossover study involving 17 healthy volunteers, supplementation with coenzyme Q10 for a period of 8 days was found to significantly reduce subjective feelings of fatigue and improve physical performance. Subjects underwent fatigue-inducing workload trials on a bicycle ergometer at fixed workloads twice for 2 hours, followed by 4 hours of rest. Thirty minutes after the start of the physical tasks (30-minute trial) and 30 minutes before the end of the tasks (210-minute trial), subjects performed non-workload trials with maximum velocity for 10 seconds. Subjects were randomized to receive 3 different treatments: 1) 100 mg/day coenzyme Q10; 2) 300 mg/day coenzyme Q10; and 3) placebo. Results found that compared with placebo, supplementation with 300 mg/day coenzyme Q10 led to a higher change in maximum velocity from the 30-minute to the 210-minute trial. Furthermore, after taking 300 mg/day coenzyme Q10, subjective perception of fatigue, assessed using a visual analog scale, was significantly alleviated, as compared to placebo. The results of this study suggest that daily supplementation with coenzyme Q10 may reduce fatigue and improve physical performance.