Road to cancer cure: Co-enzyme Q10

From the days of shooting in dark, we have come a long way in our goal of complete cure of cancer. Our efforts in fight against cancer can be compared with jigsaw puzzle which is half solved. Now we know which piece is likely to fit where, now we have references and victory in near sight. To our brothers and sisters who are fighting cancer war, now we can say, “Let Us Fight Our Fight Together, The Victory Is Round the Corner”.

The medical profession and all great researchers are doing relentless work and succeeding in their work, too. Our job as patients and as relatives of patients is to compliment their efforts. Many times, car stuck in mud fails to come out with horse powers of four wheel drives but if complimented with a push by driver and passengers, that same car is soon on smooth road.

We all are aware of Cancer prevention, causes and symptoms. Many of us have also read about newer treatments which researchers are trying to formulate for the total cure of cancer. We all know that our contribution can be by way of adopting a healthy life style, improving body immunity and strengthening mental power for preventing cancer and ultimately achieving total cure of cancer.

There are many diets and dietary supplements which are studied for their benefits in prevention and treatment of cancer. One of such substance which has shown promising results is Coenzyme Q10.

Why Coenzyme Q10: Coenzyme Q10 is there in our body all the time and acts as catalyst for converting food into energy.  It is understood that the free radicals moving in our body cause damage to cell membrane, harm DNA leading to many health problems including Cancer. Coenzyme Q10 is useful for cell growth and prevention of cell damage. This cell damage can lead to cancer. Coenzyme Q10 being very strong antioxidant, neutralizes these free radicals and protect us from dreadful health conditions, including cancer.

Sources of Coenzyme Q10: Our regular balanced diet normally contains Coenzyme Q10 in sufficient quantity, but for those advanced in age and those having health problems need additional quantity of this enzyme. Whole grains, organ meats like liver or chicken heart, and oily fish, vegetable oils, vegetables like parsley contain high concentration of Coenzyme Q10. There are many dietary supplements available but normally these supplements are controlled by less stringent laws as these do not fall in the category of medicines. It is important to buy these from very reputed sources and after consulting friendly medical experts.

Study findings of role Coenzyme Q10 in cancer treatment:

1.       It is found in preclinical trials on animals that this enzyme boosts immunity and is helpful in fighting infection and types of cancer. Also it is found that it is likely to stop cancer cells from growing further.

2.       Coenzyme Q10 reduces side effects of many chemotherapeutic agents, as is found in clinical trials on humans. Lot of research is going on for conclusively proving usefulness of CoenzymeQ10 in prevention and cure of cancer.

3.       Precautions for consuming Coenzyme Q10: It is safe to use this enzyme in modest quantity for healthy individuals as a preventive measure and for boosting immunity. For those who are suffering from disease like cancer, it is of utmost importance to take every action including consumption of Coenzyme Q10 in consultation with physician giving the treatment.

The purpose of this blog is that we all must take up informed fight. If we know what we are doing and why, then we can do the same thing whole heartedly and with much better success.

In forthcoming blogs you can find more information about nutritional approach and use of natural products of plant origin in treatment of cancer.  

I want readers of this blog, which I consider as not MY blog but as OUR blog, to contribute their experiences, information about various foods and diets which have shown positive effects on prevention and cure of Cancer.

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