From:
deevecchione@cs.com
Date: 2002-07-17 02:39:43 UTC
Subject: CoQ10 found in pancreas and adrenals
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
Message-ID: <17927079.1026873583700.JavaMail.root@scandium>
Hi,
I did some more research online regarding CoQ10 and interestingly enough, I found an article that states CoQ10 is particularly abundant in the heart, lungs, liver, kidneys, spleen, PANCREAS AND ADRENAL GLANDS. What do you think about that?! I might really be on to something here!
Doesn't it seem odd that ferrets tend to have problems with 6 of the 7 organs listed? I personally have had one ferret with cardiomyopathy, two with liver cysts,two with renal disease, three with enlarged spleens, two with insulinoma, and five with adrenal disease. All six have had at least one problem, most with multiples.
Supplemental use of CoQ10 has proven very effective in treatment of cardiomyopathy, improving the pumping capacity of the heart, increasing muscle strength and improving breathing. It is now an approved treatment in Japan for congestive heart failure. It has also been found beneficial in patients with mitral valve prolapse and arrythmias.
CoQ10 is also a powerful antioxidant and is vital in powering the body's energy production (ATP) cycle. Perhaps it could also play a part in preventing lymphoma?
Personally, I really think this deserves further research. If there is indeed a link, think how much healthier our ferrets would be and how much longer they would live! Perhaps, it could even be added to ferret kibble in the proper dosage.
I know I am probably getting carried away, but this is exciting stuff. Perhaps my one thought could revolutionize ferret health!
Maybe I should forward this to Dr. Tom Willard of Totally Ferret and see what he has to say. Are there any other biologists, nutritionists, homeopaths, or veterinarians that would like to comment on this?
Dodie in NJ