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  • noun A drug developed to treat Alzheimer's disease and other cognitive defects, but now being investigated for treatment of neuromuscular diseases.

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  • The goal of this phase III study is to assess whether the medication idebenone helps to improve the neurologic symptoms of Friedreich ataxia.

    Friedreich's Ataxia (FA) Research at CHOP 2010

  • The term also includes natural fatty acids such as alpha-lipoic acid and synthetic antioxidants such as idebenone, an analog synthetic impersonator of coenzyme Q10, a natural antioxidant present in our cells that produces energy.

    Simple Skin Beauty Ellen Marmur 2009

  • The term also includes natural fatty acids such as alpha-lipoic acid and synthetic antioxidants such as idebenone, an analog synthetic impersonator of coenzyme Q10, a natural antioxidant present in our cells that produces energy.

    Simple Skin Beauty Ellen Marmur 2009

  • The rating is based on a 2005 study that compared topical antioxidants by their ability to protect the skin.5 The antioxidant idebenone scored 95, vitamin E 80, and Vitamin C 52.

    Simple Skin Beauty Ellen Marmur 2009

  • Idebenone, for example, was found in one study to have stronger oxidative stress protection capacity than vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), vitamin E (tocopherol), or alpha-lipoic acid.10 But other studies have refuted that finding.11 Another study did skin biopsies on a small number of patients who used idebenone and found that they had decreased levels of MMPs and an increase in collagen.12

    Simple Skin Beauty Ellen Marmur 2009

  • The rating is based on a 2005 study that compared topical antioxidants by their ability to protect the skin.5 The antioxidant idebenone scored 95, vitamin E 80, and Vitamin C 52.

    Simple Skin Beauty Ellen Marmur 2009

  • The term also includes natural fatty acids such as alpha-lipoic acid and synthetic antioxidants such as idebenone, an analog synthetic impersonator of coenzyme Q10, a natural antioxidant present in our cells that produces energy.

    Simple Skin Beauty Ellen Marmur 2009

  • Idebenone, for example, was found in one study to have stronger oxidative stress protection capacity than vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), vitamin E (tocopherol), or alpha-lipoic acid.10 But other studies have refuted that finding.11 Another study did skin biopsies on a small number of patients who used idebenone and found that they had decreased levels of MMPs and an increase in collagen.12

    Simple Skin Beauty Ellen Marmur 2009

  • Idebenone, for example, was found in one study to have stronger oxidative stress protection capacity than vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), vitamin E (tocopherol), or alpha-lipoic acid.10 But other studies have refuted that finding.11 Another study did skin biopsies on a small number of patients who used idebenone and found that they had decreased levels of MMPs and an increase in collagen.12

    Simple Skin Beauty Ellen Marmur 2009

  • The rating is based on a 2005 study that compared topical antioxidants by their ability to protect the skin.5 The antioxidant idebenone scored 95, vitamin E 80, and Vitamin C 52.

    Simple Skin Beauty Ellen Marmur 2009

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