AboutMargot RN BScN GNC Expertise Please feel free to ask anything, but the more specific you are, the easier it is for me. Please share as many details as you are comfortable doing. I do check my Emails daily Monday through Friday so you should receive an answer within 24 hours on most business days. Thanks.
Experience GERONTOLOGY (NURSING ISSUES RELATED TO THE ELDERY) I have 15+ years experience working with the elderly. I would be pleased to offer any assistance I can. My areas of expertise include: Gerontology / Geriatrics, Long Term Care, Community Nursing, Palliative Care, Private Nursing Services, Intermediate / Extended Care. I also have a personal interest in Homeopathic and Eastern Medicine. If I can not answer your question I'll do my best to direct you to an appropriate resource. Thank you. Experience in the area 20 years of Long Term Care and Community Nursing, specialising in Geriatrics, Gerontology and PalliativeCare.
Education/Credentials Registered Nurse , Certified Gerontological Nurse, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Question For constant fatigue and muscle tiredness, how do you feel about taking CoQ10 for the lack of energy as some people put it?
Answer Hi Donald and thanks for writing,
CoQ10 is an electron carrier and is important to many body energy systems, particularly in the cell mitochondria, which are known as the energy factories, where it aids in generating ATP. CoQ10 acts as a mild metabolic stimulant and may facilitate weight loss. It also appears to be a mild immune stimulant. This substance has been shown to help heart function by enhancing the pumping action and electrical functioning, as well as helping to lower blood pressure.
I am a big believer in CoQ10 coenzyme for maintaining a healthy system in most people, but I would worry a little bit about low blood pressure and exacerbating weight loss in someone with PD as both can already be issues.
I wonder if Bee Pollen might be a better suggestion. Bee pollen is rich in the B vitamin complex (which gives energy), carotenes, including vitamins C and E, two potent antioxidants, and is made up of approximately 55% carbohydrates.
There are many health benefits attributed to bee pollen which have been verified in independent clinical tests all over the world. In Europe, especially Germany, it is very popular as a supplement.
The Chinese too have used it for centuries. Its benefits include increasing energy, increased libido, helps eliminate acne, aids indigestion, eliminating depression, improving blood pressure.
I hope this helps answer your question,
Margot
