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Posted 4/2/2021 4:35 PM (GMT -5)
Has anyone had experience using Coq10 with the buhner protocol? I know that it's a no no given that Malarone blocks it somehow and so it negates it but I am doubting that is the case with the herbs right?

I'm thinking of taking it to support my mitochondria and buhner mentions it in a protocol for POTS.
Posted 4/2/2021 5:07 PM (GMT -5)
Yes I used CoQ10 for years as part of the Buhner protocol.

It's something I used purely on faith in the research on it.. can't say I noticed a benefit.

Edit: just checked the book and it doesn't seem to be in the extended protocol as I had thought. I believe I initially included after seeing it recommended for heart involvement on the website.

Post Edited (potsnpans) : 4/2/2021 4:20:51 PM (GMT-6)

Posted 4/2/2021 7:41 PM (GMT -5)
I have taken coQ10 alongside the core Buhner protocol as well as with other things. When looking into the the cell danger response a year or so ago, I read that coQ10 cannot help mitochondria unless the cell danger response no longer is occurring, so people should take it to help their mitochondria once the threat the body is perceiving (infection, trauma, etc.) has been eliminated. Not sure how this fits with Buhner's recommendations, but I thought it worth mentioning. I also didn't notice any particular change when taking it, but folks do feel strongly that it's a beneficial supplement.
Posted 4/3/2021 7:04 AM (GMT -5)
i have taken coQ10 for years with Buhner Lyme herbs.

my intended use is to help support mitochondrial function as its a critical anti-oxidant in the energy production process.

Separately, i seem to recall some LLMD's seem to caution against taking strong anti-oxidants while pursuing certain therapies for other co-infections - Babesia in particular I seem to remember - as it is hypothesized that the killing mechanisms of those therapies involves a pro-oxidant effect killing the parasite. however I do not know if this is any more than an hypothesis.

could be worth reading up on that a little and making your own mind up.
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