Q: A company called Antipodean is creating a nutraceutical called MitoQ. It is supposed to be 1000x stronger than CoQ10. Do you believe this has additional benefits to the Zone Lifestyle Pyramid with respect to mitochondria function and repair?
Regards, Scott
Dear Scott,
A: Always read any health food company literature with skepticism. The improvement of mitochondrial function will come more from the diet than from supplements. Restricting calories has shown to dramatically improve mitochondrial efficiency. The Zone Diet is a calorie-restricted diet without hunger. Follow the diet closely first before taking any supplements.