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2023年9月19日 · 4 min read. This test checks the amount of certain antibodies called immunoglobulins in your body. Antibodies are proteins that your immune cells make to fight off bacteria, viruses, and other...
Written by Susan Bernstein. Why Is It Used? Who Can Get It? How Does It Work? What Are the Possible Side Effects? 3 min read. This therapy can help people with weakened immune systems or other...
2023年9月25日 · Sept. 25, 2023 -- People with long COVID have specific biomarkers in their blood, a study published Monday in Nature said. The findings may be a step toward creating blood tests to positively...
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Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is a nutrient that occurs naturally in the body. CoQ10 is also in many foods we eat. CoQ10 acts as an antioxidant, which protects cells from damage and plays an important part in the metabolism.
CoQ10 has been used to treat many different conditions. There's evidence that CoQ10 supplements can lower blood pressure slightly. CoQ10 is also used to treat heart failure and other heart conditions, possibly helping to improve some symptoms and lessen future cardiac risks when combined with regular medications, but the evidence is conflicting.
Though still controversial, some preliminary evidence suggests that CoQ10 may help to prevent or treat the adverse effects, such as muscle pains and liver problems, of taking statin-type cholesterol drugs. Preliminary studies have shown that CoQ10 may slow, but not stop, the progression of Alzheimer's disease. Additional research is needed to confi...
There is no established ideal dose of CoQ10. Studies have used doses of CoQ10 ranging from 50 milligrams to 1,200 milligrams in adults, sometimes split into several doses over the course of a day. A typical daily dose is 100 milligrams to 200 milligrams. Follow the instructions on the bottle or get advice from your doctor or a dietitian. Keep in mi...
2024年3月20日 · Appendicitis is an inflammation of the appendix, which is a 3 1/2-inch-long tube of tissue that runs from your large intestine on the lower right side of your body. You can get appendicitis...
2024年4月18日 · 14 min read. What Is Lupus? Lupus is a long-term disease of the immune system that causes pain and inflammation. When people talk about “lupus,” they’re often referring to the most common...
2023年11月27日 · An echocardiogram is a test that uses ultrasound to show how your heart muscle and valves are working. These sound waves make moving pictures of your heart so your doctor can get a good look at...
