One of the front-line treatment approaches to a mitochondrialRelated to the mitochondria. disease is to use a combination, unique to each patient based on symptoms and diagnosis, of vitamins and supplements such as Coenzyme Q10A relatively small fat-soluble organic (i.e., carbon-containing) molecule, found in membranes throughout the in the body. It readily transports both electrons and protons. Its many essential functions, B-vitamins, L-Carnitine, Creatine, and Alpha Lipoic AcidA small, vitamin-like organic molecule,made in the mitochondria, and found in every cell. It plays multiple essential roles. It is a necessary co-factor for the activity of five different enzyme compl.
Compounding pharmacists Saad Dinno and Ted Toufas from Acton Pharmacy will be discussing the ingredients which make up the mysterious "Mito Cocktail."
Some talking points will include:
- What is a compounding pharmacist?
- How do ingredients in the Mito Cocktail differ from a compounding pharmacist than an over-the-counter source?
- What are the side effects of the vitamins & supplements used to support adults and children with mitochondrial disease?
- Which vitamins and supplements are most commonly included in a treatment regimen?
