2016;doi:10.4157.EP161365.GL
CoQ10 (100 to 300 mg daily) supports mitochondrial energy metabolism relevant to migraine prevention
References: Mercury and protein thiols: Stimulation of mitochondrial F1FO-ATPase and inhibition of respiration Thimerosal-Derived Ethylmercury Is a Mitochondrial Toxin in Human Astrocytes: Possible Role of Fenton Chemistry in the Oxidation and Breakage of mtDNA Mercury has an affinity for the brain References: The Toxicology of Mercury and Its Chemical Compounds (Clarkson, Thomas, Magos, Laszlo, 2006) (a rather complete introduction to mercury toxicity) "The concentration in brain is about 5 times than in scalp hair about 250 times the corresponding concentration in blood" "Animal data including primates indicate that brain levels in the newborn may be as high as five times the corresponding levels in the mother" "Experimental work on rats has shown that methylmercury gains entry into the endothelial cells of the bloodbrain barrier as a complex with cysteine (Kerper et al., 1992
Yes, protein supplements such as whey protein isolate or plant-based powders can help meet daily requirements if whole food intake is insufficient
Ask for copies of ER records, imaging results, and specialist notes that may indicate side effects such as gastroparesis, stomach paralysis, or vision loss related to NAION
GRAS food ingredient note AOD-9604 was self-affirmed as Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by an industry expert panel for limited food-ingredient use based on the Phase 1 and Phase 2 safety data
