by Michael Rucker | Mar 4, 2011 | Functional Supplements
Before we talk about quinone structure, let’s talk a little about quinones. Quinones are derived from aromatic compounds, such as benzene and naphthalene. There are thousands of aromatic compounds. Although a thorough discussion of organic chemistry related to...
by Michael Rucker | Jan 16, 2011 | Functional Supplements
What is a reasonable PQQ dosage for an active adult? This question off what PQQ dosage to take has not been fully resolved and is complicated by the inability to truly measure all forms of PQQ (pyrroloquinoline quinone | methoxatin). However, it is possible to make...
by Michael Rucker | Oct 6, 2010 | Functional Supplements
Mitochondria are the power generators of cells. They generate energy through our aerobic processes. They do this by breaking down glucose metabolites, fatty acids, and certain amino acids aerobically or in the presence of oxygen, to release energy. Aerobic energy...
by Michael Rucker | Oct 1, 2010 | Functional Supplements
PQQ safety studies in humans have been conducted in preparation for several human use patents. Pyrroloquinoline quinone was administered at 20 or 60 milligrams per day to healthy adults given either a PQQ supplement or a placebo. No adverse effects were observed in...
by Michael Rucker | Sep 20, 2010 | Functional Supplements
Several readers have inquired about PQQ foods and whether diet alone is sufficient to obtain enough pyrroloquinoline quinone to be biologically effective. The answer — relative to what is known about optimizing growth in rodent nutritional growth experimental...
