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Anna
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 Posted: Sat Feb 12, 2005 12:55 pm Post subject: idebenone |
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| is edebenone a more powerful antioxidant than C E & ALA in skin care lotion ? on www.seattleskincare.com they say that studies shows it is ? |
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drtodorov
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| Posted: Sat Feb 12, 2005 5:08 pm Post subject: |
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| Comparing antioxidants is tricky bacause there are many types of free radicals, some antioxidants may be effective agisnts a particular type, but not against other types. Without studies making a head-to-head comparision of overall skin benefits of idebenone to other antioxidants, it is impossible to say whether idebenone is really "superior" |
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Mike
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| Posted: Mon Oct 23, 2006 9:50 pm Post subject: |
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I bought a book called "Cosmeceuticals" edited by Zoe Draelos. On page 201, there is a table that compares Idebenone to 5 other antioxidants, using 5 different tests. Each test had a maximum possible score of 20. Idebenone's total score was 95. Then next highest score was Tocopheraol, which scored 80. Would this kind of information be useful in comparing antixoidants for topical use for the DIY group?
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drtodorov
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| Posted: Mon Oct 23, 2006 9:52 pm Post subject: |
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| Not necessarily. There are too many other variables. Only clinical trials can provide direct evidence of benefits. |
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