Did Ubiquinol increase my Ejection Fraction?

[IronViking69]

Six months ago my Ejection Fraction was 44 (measured by 3D echocardiogram with multiple long-axis views). Last week I had a second echocardiogram and my Ejection Fraction was 60.

Diet, exercise, and gear (prescribed TRT plus low-dose NPP for joint relief) were all the same except for two things:

(1) Jarrow Ubiquinol; 1 capsule in the morning and 1 in the evening. I started this to hopefully improve heart function about three months ago.

(2) Flush niacin; 1 capsule with a morning meal and 1 with an evening meal. I started this to hopefully boost my HDL number about three months ago.

With less than 5% variability in echocardiogram measurements, I saw an improvement no matter what way things are sliced. Does the Ubiquinol account for this?

 

[warlock]

Six months ago my Ejection Fraction was 44 (measured by 3D echocardiogram with multiple long-axis views). Last week I had a second echocardiogram and my Ejection Fraction was 60.

Diet, exercise, and gear (prescribed TRT plus low-dose NPP for joint relief) were all the same except for two things:

(1) Jarrow Ubiquinol; 1 capsule in the morning and 1 in the evening. I started this to hopefully improve heart function about three months ago.

(2) Flush niacin; 1 capsule with a morning meal and 1 with an evening meal. I started this to hopefully boost my HDL number about three months ago.

With less than 5% variability in echocardiogram measurements, I saw an improvement no matter what way things are sliced. Does the Ubiquinol account for this?

That's a huge increase. Not sure if those supplements were the cause, but either way, that's really awesome. My ejection/fraction is normal. I do take ubiquinol, niacin and a bunch of other supplements, and it seems to stay stable year to year.

Did your HDL increase too?

What's your TRT and NPP dose?

 

[IronViking69]

That's a huge increase. Not sure if those supplements were the cause, but either way, that's really awesome. My ejection/fraction is normal. I do take ubiquinol, niacin and a bunch of other supplements, and it seems to stay stable year to year.

Did your HDL increase too?

What's your TRT and NPP dose?

I haven't had my lipids tested again yet. They were last tested a little over three months ago and my HDL was rather low (24). This is what prompted the addition of flush niacin.

I inject 120mg of Test Cyp every fourth day. NPP is 100mg a week, divided into two injections.

 

[aphextwin]

How much Ubiquinol are you taking? I always use Jarrows brand.

 

[warlock]

How much Ubiquinol are you taking? I always use Jarrows brand.

He said 1 capsule in the morning and 1 capsule in the evening. That's 200mg/day. Not a very high dose for such an increase in ejection fraction in my opinion.

 

[aphextwin]

Who is he

 

[warlock]

Who is he

The OP

 

[emeric delczeg]

I haven't had my lipids tested again yet. They were last tested a little over three months ago and my HDL was rather low (24). This is what prompted the addition of flush niacin.

I inject 120mg of Test Cyp every fourth day. NPP is 100mg a week, divided into two injections.

Why 120mg, if I would have ejection/fraction problem, I would just inject 70mg per week.

 

[IronViking69]

He said 1 capsule in the morning and 1 capsule in the evening. That's 200mg/day. Not a very high dose for such an increase in ejection fraction in my opinion.

My Jarrow softgels are 200mg each, so I'm taking 400mg per day.

 

[IronViking69]

How much Ubiquinol are you taking? I always use Jarrows brand.

400mg per day.

 

[nothuman]

It's definitely possible that Ubiquinol increased it if you weren't taking it previously. There is evidence that CoQ10 improves ejection fraction. Keep it up!

 

[IronViking69]

Why 120mg, if I would have ejection/fraction problem, I would just inject 70mg per week.

My starting total testosterone was 118ng/DL and I need therapeutic doses for symptom resolution. My cardiologist is fine with this at the moment.

 

[warlock]

My Jarrow softgels are 200mg each, so I'm taking 400mg per day.

Oh, ok. I thought they were 100mg. In this case, at 400mg/day, it's likely the ubiquinol was the cause for your ejection/fraction to increase.

 

[IronViking69]

Oh, ok. I thought they were 100mg. In this case, at 400mg/day, it's likely the ubiquinol was the cause for your ejection/fraction to increase.

I should’ve specified the milligrams in the OP!

 

[emeric delczeg]

My starting total testosterone was 118ng/DL and I need therapeutic doses for symptom resolution. My cardiologist is fine with this at the moment.

Did you ever tried 10mg daily doze?

 

[maldorf]

I'd wager you had some sort of virus or other factor that had damaged your heart and it recovered. Ubiquinol on its own can't do that. I take 400 mg/day too because of my heart failure after the heart attack. Been on it for 12 years.

 

[IronViking69]

Did you ever tried 10mg daily doze?

I haven't, but I'll consider it with further blood work. Thank you.

 

[aphextwin]

My starting total testosterone was 118ng/DL and I need therapeutic doses for symptom resolution. My cardiologist is fine with this at the moment.

I’d listen to your cardiologist