Investigators will determine the clinical efficacy of CoQ10 in a prospective, randomized, double-blind, controlled, cross-over study. Primary outcome will include determination of muscle function based on a 3 minute step test which showed good sensitivity in the investigators' pilot study. Secondary
BACKGROUND:
Neuromuscular diseases affect more than 5% of the population in Western countries. Some of the more rare neuromuscular disorders are patients with metabolic myopathies, which are hereditary disorders caused by enzymatic defects of intermediary metabolism. The disorders are generally
It has been well-established now-a-days that, some chronic diseases impose generalized weakness, lethargy, lassitude amounting from degrees mild, moderate to a severe one to total incapacitation on the part of the patients. Hypothyroid patients instate of receiving adequate thyroid hormone
Cystinosis is a rare, multisystem genetic disorder characterized by the accumulation of an amino acid called cystine in different tissues and organs of the body including the kidneys, eyes, muscles, liver, pancreas and brain. Generally, Cystinosis is broken down into three different forms known as
The primary objectives of this study are to assess response (as measured by increase in blood counts, cytogenetic/molecular changes in the bone marrow, improved endurance) to the supplements treatment.
The secondary objectives are to determine:
Quality of life assessment(FACT: QOL Questionnaire)
The etiology and pathogenesis of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is poorly understood. Although therapies have been proposed, none has been particularly effective. A preceding viral infection is believed to cause mitochondrial dysfunction in genetically susceptible individuals, resulting in
Spinal muscular atrophy is an autosomal recessive disease of varying severity that destroys motor neurons, resulting in atrophy and weakness of the voluntary muscles. Around 95% of the cases demonstrate a homozygous deletion/mutation involving exon 7 in SMN1 (survival motor neuron 1), resulting in
Hypothesis 1: More studies are focusing now on strategies to preserve tissue mitochondria and subsequently to maintain normal organ functioning [62]. One of these strategies is the use of Carnitine. Carnitine was first described in the early beginnings of the 20th century. In humans, 75% of
The most complete medicinal herbs database backed by science
Works in 55 languages
Herbal cures backed by science
Herbs recognition by image
Interactive GPS map - tag herbs on location (coming soon)
Read scientific publications related to your search
Search medicinal herbs by their effects
Organize your interests and stay up do date with the news research, clinical trials and patents
Type a symptom or a disease and read about herbs that might help, type a herb and see diseases and symptoms it is used against. *All information is based on published scientific research