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Allyssa
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 Posted: Fri Jul 15, 2005 11:36 am Post subject: Idebenone and CoQ10 |
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I know that idebenone is an analog of CoQ10, what does that mean? Does it mean that it is derived from CoQ10. What is the difference between the two? Can they be used together at the same time? I also read that GABA (derived from Lycopene) can also topically induce muscle relaxation, does anyone know anything about this?
I started a thread and people began arguing, can't we all just get along?! We are all here for the same reason and that is to educate ourselves and others on the topic of skin care. Some of know more than others and some of us have different opinions, this doesn't make one person right and the other one wrong. We all have different views and opinions that can be posted as long as the information is not damaging to others! If you disagree with something or someone, simply ignore it. OK I feel better! I also want to thank everyone on this site for all of the valuable information that I have learned in the short time that I have been a member. Everyone is very knowledgeable and helpful, thank you! Allyssa |
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drtodorov
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| Posted: Fri Jul 15, 2005 11:22 pm Post subject: Re: Idebenone and CoQ10 |
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| Allyssa wrote: | I know that idebenone is an analog of CoQ10, what does that mean? Does it mean that it is derived from CoQ10. What is the difference between the two? Can they be used together at the same time? I also read that GABA (derived from Lycopene) can also topically induce muscle relaxation, does anyone know anything about this?
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Q10 aka ubiquinone consists of a quinone molecule and a long hydrocarbon "tail". Idebenone is basically the same except the tail is shorter. The main role of Q10 is to transfer electrons in mitochondria. Idebenone does the same but the parameters of transfer are slighly different due to its different structure. This difference, in theory, affects some aspects of the cell's energy procduction and also various free radicals levels in the cell. Also, both Q10 and idebenone are antioxidants due to the ability of the quinone group to capture electrons.
Unfortunately, the full, long-term physiological impact of these differences is still unclear so it is not yet possible to say which one works better for the skin.
From general considerations, it shouldn't be a problem to mix them both, but this has not been tested, so in reality we don't know the effect of such a mix. Even if it turns out to be safe, it is not necessarily more effective then using just one. Could be less effective too. |
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