Coenzyme Q10 improves endothelial dysfunction of the brachial artery in Type II diabetes mellitus

Aim/hypothesis:   We assessed whether dietary supplementation with coenzyme Q10 improves endothelial function of the brachial artery in patients with Type II (non-insulin-dependent) diabetes mellitus and dyslipidaemia. Methods:   A total of…

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A randomized trial of nicotinamide and vitamin E in children with recent onset type 1 diabetes (IMDIAB IX)

OBJECTIVE: Various adjuvant therapies have been introduced along with intensive insulin therapy in patients with recent onset type 1 diabetes. Nicotinamide (NA), administered at diagnosis of the disease, can have…

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Oral L-arginine and vitamins E and C improve endothelial function in women with type 2 diabetes

Endothelial dilator function is impaired in people with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Prior research indicates that this can be improved with intravenous administration of ascorbate or L-arginine, but whether…

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