In case no one mentioned this yet, I wanted to call your attention to an
interesting article on CoQ10 in the July 2002 issue of The Whole Dog Journal
(I highly recommend subscribing, and I'm in no way affiliated!).
The article suggested that a possible explanation for the widely differing
results of studies is that CoQ10 is sold in different forms: Oil-based
(i.e., gelcaps), and crystalline (i.e., tablets, powders, capsules). The
crystalline form is said to not pass as easily through the intestinal mucosa
as the oil-based form. The crystalline form is less expensive, and it was
suggested that adding a small quantity of saturated fat (e.g., a teaspoon of
oil or butter) should increase its bioavailability.
Re dosage, the article quoted a vet as recommending 1mg (*oil*-based) per
lb. of body weight, or 2mg (*crystalline*) per lb. of body weight. These
were the recommended *daily* doses, and this was in the context of dogs with
congestive heart failure ("similar" doses for gum disease or other
problems).
I hope this will encourage some of you to consider subscribing (subscribers
have access to the archives, too). Since The Whole Dog Journal accepts no
advertising (just one of the reasons I find it valuable), it survives only
on the income from subscriptions and sales of back issues. If you want to
order a specific issue, you can call 1-800-424-7887; or, to subscribe, you
can call the same number or 1-800-829-9165, or go to
http://www.whole-dog-journal.com
Hope this is useful!
Alida
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