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CoQ10 May Prevent Migraine in Kids
and Teens - LEI Magazine January 2008.
Coenzyme Q10 supplementation may prevent migraine
headaches in those who are deficient in this nutrient.* Researchers at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center
assessed CoQ10 levels among more than 1,500 children and adolescents visiting a neurology clinic due to frequent headaches.
Those with low CoQ10 levels were started on a program of CoQ10 supplementation. Their subsequent headaches and CoQ10 levels
were monitored.
About one third of the children and adolescents referred to the clinic for frequent headaches were
CoQ10 deficient. A subset of patients who were seen in follow-up after about three months had normalized CoQ10 levels. The
normalized CoQ10 patients reported fewer headaches, while headache disability scores decreased by more than half, overall.
CAUTION: Do not exceed recommended dose. Pregnant or nursing mothers, children under 18, and individuals with a known
medical condition should consult a physician before using this or any dietary supplement.
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