Effect of high-dose vitamins, coenzyme Q and high-fat diet in paediatric patients with mitochondrial diseases.

Abstract excerpt

We reviewed the medical records of all patients with confirmed mitochondrial diseases treated with any or all of thiamin, riboflavin, coenzyme Q, vitamin C (approximately 10 mg/kg per day) and a high-fat diet (50-60% of caloric intake) between 1997 and 2003. There were 15 patients (9 male): 10 had enzymatic deficiency and 10 had a molecular diagnosis. Age at diagnosis was 11 months to 17 years 10 months....

Topics

Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.

• Share to Ascorbic Acid
• Share to Dietary Fats
• Share to Lactic Acid