CoQ10 penetrates the mitochondrial membrane and is one of the few antioxidants which can do so. Tocotrienols are relatives of tocopherols, or vitamin E, and are particularly effective free-radical fighters at the cell membrane level. An intake of magnesium supplements from 500 to 1000 mg daily is particularly helpful in many conditions such as asthma. The dose should be kept below the diarrhea level. Magnesium should be accompanied by 900 to 1000 mg a day of elemental calcium in a tablet or capsule that completely dissolves.
Calcium has a constipating effect which tends to offset the magnesium.
Calcium and magnesium supplements should not be taken at the exact same time as the essential fatty acids since they will tend to interfere with absorption. Allergic reactions can be mitigated and sometimes eliminated by maintaining high levels of antioxidants in the tissue. For allergy sufferers, we suggest three tablets of Life Extension Mix with meals three times a day, a total of nine tablets daily. A number of agents included in the Life Extension Mix may be helpful if taken in higher individual doses. Extra polyphenols, a group which includes the bioflavonoids, may also be beneficial by teaming up with vitamin C to further suppress allergic reactions.