Ubiquinol increases saliva

[Nymph]

My dad has told me to take this but I have resisted adding any more supplements. But lately I have been flaring a lot, dry and so tired. I'm going to try it. I think that we already have some in the house.

[ibtrue]

I take CoQ10 and have done so for a little over 2 years. I actually started taking CoQ10 for other reasons. However, I have noticed a big improvement in my saliva production since starting CoQ10. And, yes, it should be the ubiquinol form. I use Life Extensions Super Ubiquinol CoQ10 100 mg with BioPQQ.

I cannot state for sure if the CoQ10 has caused the improvement. I started taking other supplements around the same time that I started the CoQ10 and I have added a few more since then. So I cannot say 100% that it is the CoQ10. However, one or several of them are helping because I take no prescription meds for dry mouth and my mouth is noticeably more moist.

As for dry nose, I use the saline irrigations and I take N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine 600 mg (Life Extensions) which has loosened up my nasal secretions tremendously so that I no longer have plugged sinus cavities. My nose even runs (clear drainage) (which is better than being dry and plugged). My ENT agreed that it was the N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine which was causing the improvement. N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine is actually used in Sjogren's to loosen up the mucous in the lungs. It appears that it also works on the sinus cavities and nose too.

Hi All,
Long time lurker of this forum with first time post. I first experienced dry eyes a few years ago and was diagnosed with Chronic dry syndrome by an Opthalmalogist. About 2 yrs ago I started having a dry sore throat that would not go away and saw an ENT who gave me 2 rounds of antibiotics to no avail. It was suggested that I see a rheumatologist and she ran blood tests and said I didn't have all the markers for a diagnosis of Sj?gren's syndrome but I had many symptoms of it. So, she started me on Evoxac 30mg three times a day. I wouldn't say it has been a success to alleviate the dry mouth/throat. I have since been dependent on Ricola sugar free and Xylimelts lozenges. What an annoyance to make sure I have them with me at all times!!!!  I also use Biotene mouthwash at bedtime which helps. 

The reason I decided to post was because of this topic of dry mouth and the results of the use of Ubiquinol CoQ10 by you all. I decided to give this a try and found the brand that Jasper uses. There is a special price for Amazon Prime members at $15.00 for 30ct bottle of 100mgs which is a great price compared to other brands.  Thank You Jasper for the info.  I'm on day 5 since starting the Ubiquinol. I figure I should give it at least a month to see any results?  Thank you all for your stories-ibtrue

[Sharon]

Good luck with the Ubiquinol bluegarnedia, nymph and ibtrue! 
I am amazed how well it works, it has truely restored my quality of life!
As far as dosage, I raised it back to 200mg for best results.
Gives me comfort all day and night long.
I first began seeing results after a little over a month with a very significant improvement after 45 days.

All rheumys and ENTs should be suggesting this treatment for mouth dryness issues!

[bluegardenia]

as i said i have already results and its more or less 15 days i take it.
sharon why did u go back to 200? 100 wasnt enough?? im afraid that one day 200 will not be enogh and  we should raise to 300 etc...

[Sharon]

That's quite impressive Bluegardenia!
What brand are you taking?
I raised back to 200mg since that's the dosage that makes me feel most comfortable all day long.
Maybe it's the brand I'm using (NOW foods) or the fact that my mouth is otherwise dry as a desert
that I need a double dose. I don't really know.
The study on it reported a 80%+ increase in saliva after a month on 100mg.
Since my mouth was so dry, I figure even 80% increase from the 0% I was having is still not much!

[bluegardenia]

i take solgar ubiquinol. i have saliva, i really notice the difference. my problem is my throat and oesophagus, i still dont understand if reflux plays a big role in this. when i swallow with my mouth empty,  i swallow saliva, i dont remember how was when normal two years ago but i def have saliva now but when i eat things get stuck, not always but they get stuck or they go down very  slowly and its scaring, even with water or anything else, yoghurt tea etc. as everything comes up i think its reflux, i must fix this but, i dont know if this happens to everybody, when the situation is better, and sometime it does, i tend to postpone the problem

[Sharon]

That may be due to an entirely different issue.
I'd definitely get that checked out!

Yes, Solgar is a very good brand, just pricey!

[bluegardenia]

i know but its the only one i found  here in italy, the other forms are ubiquinone

[Sharon]

I might give Solgar a try myself.
Have you had any increase in tears or in energy from it?

[bluegardenia]

i dont have problems with my eyes, i put systane ultra 2 a day thats all, i take omega 3 and 6.  im completely out of energy in these days but not usually, i have periods of some days usually when the season changes or when others have a flu which i never(i touch iron ) have  bec as soon as i feel it arriving i stay home. not amusing but useful, im just scared to have a flu, im by myself and it would be a tragedy

[bluegardenia]

well i spoke too soon...i had some wonderful days with lots of saliva and today i woke up completely dry. its so strange  after a "normal" period! the only thing that i changed  is that i did not take omega3 bec i had finished the pills. this evening i took another ubiquinol and started again with omega, lets hope

[bluegardenia]

i forgot to say that my eyes are still ok and fatigue diminished so its just mouth and throat

[Sharon]

It's important to take the Ubiquinol with Omega3 or some other fatty food.
If you don't, the Ubiquinol won't get absorbed.

[bluegardenia]

thanks sharon,i forgot that

[Wal]

I've been on it two weeks today. Was feeling better last week or so then had a rough night. Wondering if I should increase to 200mg hmmm. ENT said he had never heard of that for dry mouth. Figures, since they believe it's a "minor annoyance."