Anyone trying this for mitochondrial benefits? Results? Side effects?
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erash
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I just found out about it from an ad the other day, interesting! What are your thoughts on it?
I just do hibiscus tea and amla powder (when not pregnant)...those are pretty cheap for the crazy level of antioxidants they supply...puts matcha to shame 😂🏋🏼♀️
kdali dont know much about except that they are researching it's benefits in neurodegenerative diseases to include MS for energy and cognition. MitoQ sounds similar but ? Superior to CoQ10
I hadn't heard of amla. How did u feel on it? Because it interacts with Tegretol, I'm unlikely to try it.
@erash Oh, ok! I'd love for someone to try it and get back to us!
We only get gooseberries here fresh for a few weeks per year. I think I found the amla powder on Amazon, and mix maybe half a serving into a drink or smoothie. I feel no different, just hope it 🥊 some free radicals. I didn't know that about the Tegretol!
I tried Ashwaganda, since we are trying weird things here, and didn't feel any different. It's in Beach Body's shake, suppose to be good for energy and sleep. 💰 🚽
I don't think I've felt any different on anything I've tried, except caffeine, exercise and lots of sleep.
kdali
Ashwaganda stims the immune system
Might be a problem for MS
Def not for preg or lactation per the reports
Hope their research is better than their teleconference the other day. The presentation which relied heavily on visual, was not included in the presentation. And even the audio was breaking in & out. I believe in mitochondrial benefits 100% having used the Wahl's diet as a guide, but I try and get everything from my diet, which yes takes a lot of effort to eat truly healthy, eliminating so much of our American processed foods. But, I've come back from the walking dead, as I joke about it, because of drastic diet changes. Juiced fruits and veg's 100% for about a year & 1/2 till I was able to handle a vitamix diet of the same. Then another year of that till what, more of the same with far eastern portions of fish & meats to compliment my fruits and veg's. I still take multi's, vitamins B, D, K,..., but focus on the food, which I keep hearing is the best way to get most of these.
It can't hurt???
MarkUpnorth
I had difficulty logging into that teleconference and missed it completely. Was any of the information a benefit that you could hear, non-commercial?
What level wahls are you doing ?
The teleconference was essentially of no value because it was so poorly done. You can't talk about picture after picture no one listening can see. Even beyond that, I listened trying to pick up anything of value. Could not. Didn't walk away with an opinion on MitoQ from the teleconference, just the failed presentation. But did hear at one point that "from food was a better source", which either I just wanted to hear that and they really didn't make that statement, not sure... But yes, they are trying to sell vitamins, and did not make a very good presentation to convince anyone to do so, via the teleconference, in my opinion. It sounded like it was done via cell phone in a poor reception area, having to struggle to hear what they were saying, and definitely not seeing.
Regarding the Wahls diet, I do not follow every detail, but rather use it as a guide, as I still eat non-paleo things such as cheese (limited, in moderation, occasionally such as sprinkled on say my vegetable dish and not willing to try and use a substitute veggie cheese..., and I won't die from eating a piece of bread, but have eliminated nearly all of it from my regular diet. I will stray big time once in a while, like the award winning food truck fancy grilled cheese sandwich the other day which I've eaten from twice now over the past 4 - 5 years, sent me a buy one get one free coupon which sent me over the edge! The duck bacon, provolone, fresh spinach and fresh baby arugula with Sicilian cherry tomatoes and aioli on panini....well we died and went to heaven! We enjoyed it totally, and lived another day. But, we did not wash it down with a soda, or complimented it with a side of fries. We took it home and had a heaping dinner plate salad (lots of greens including as always, kale and multiple types of lettuces), and ice water with fresh mint with it!
The refrigerator and counters are filled with fruits and veggies. The shelves, nuts, seeds, spices. The freezer holds a few lean meats, fish, and seafood. But the goal is nothing processed. Kind of hard, when EVO Oil is still a staple used. But better than bottled dressings. Example: My mango lime salad dressing, has a bit of dijon mustard, vinegar and oil. That's what, 3 questionable items? Still, better than a bottled dressing with at least 3 chemicals in addition to the processed mango and lime used to make the bottled dressing. I worked in food processing plants nearly my whole working career. Not to much of what looks like food goes into the making of processed foods, as even the ingredients are processed.
Thanks! MarkUpnorth
I'm with you on mostly shunning processed foods.
Too much restriction can increase stress levels (might be worse than an occasional panini) .
Many testimonials about ketosis as a cure but I just haven't been able or willing to do that...
I'm going to do Valter Longo's fasting miming diet once breastfeeding is over, it's a type of short term ketosis. It's good for more than MS, with a few studies ongoing now. I'll post about it to see if any of you want to brave it with me! I may even do the labs along with it and post those, if anyone seems interested. I like being a lab rat 😁
I'm envious of anyone who can rely on only dietary changes to manage their MS, but mad kudos to them too!!
kdali
I'm going to look into that and will let you know 👍
Awwyeah! 🎉 There's a diet package the research center sells for way too much money (and you have to lie and say your healthy to get it), or there's a hacker that posted how to do it with avocado, greens powder, and I think miso soup packet. It's only 5 days, but his labs were impressive!
MitoQ is said to be better absorbed by the mitochondria. However, it is not easily used by the electron transport chain (ETC) within the mitochondria (source: examine.com/supplements/mitoq).
The ETC is a vital step in the production of ATP and ATP is the energy molecule that powers our cells. If you are concerned with increased CoQ10 absorption, you should look into a water and fat-soluble from.
I suggest you ask your doctor about using antioxidants. I've heard and read that high doses of .vitamins can actually stimulate autoimmune activity in people with MS. That's why I take a multivitamin that does not exceed 100% RDA.
I know that it's very tempting to try alternative treatments for MS.
Vinagirl
You're right! Supplements do have side effects and can interact with traditional meds.
Caution is def. wise. Just not sure my docs would have the answers. On the other hand, pharmacists often have large digital compendiums of natural and traditional interventions. They can be a good resource too.
erash
I just recently heard about Vitanin Q, which I was planning to ask my neuro immunologist about tomorrow to see if I should take it. Is MitoQ similiar?
Thank you, I will let you know what he says👍
Erash, it's Fancy1959 and I am not on the mitoq study or have I used it. I actually have never even heard of it so I'm a little or no help other than to say I'll read your replies and hopefully learn from your post as always. It is good to speak to you again and I look forward to talking to you much much more.
Good to hear from you Fancy1959 ! 
