About the importance of vitamins Q and U in medicine, Aleksandar Zivkovic spoke with the Sydney University Professor Dr Ostoja Vucic.
Vitamin Q is another name for the coenzyme Q, also known as ubiquinones. It is an organic molecule similar in structure to vitamin K and vitamin E.
Vitamin Q belongs to category of fat-soluble vitamins and may be stored in the body until it is needed.
Vitamin Q is produced by the body and with aging or occurrence of chronic diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, cancer or Parkinson's disease, production decreases steadily.
Vitamin U is not actually a vitamin, but is instead a term used to refer to a substance called S-Methylmethionine. It's found in several different types of food and is used as a naturopathic supplement to treat a variety of health problems. Whether taken as a supplement or from foods, vitamin U has been shown to be able to treat a variety of gastrointestinal conditions, including ulcerative colitis, acid reflux, and peptic ulcers. Many people also choose to use this vitamin as part of a detox, since it may be able to help the body get rid of environmental toxins.
