EP.65Normal respiratory function in a young adult with Duchenne muscular dystrophy – the possible role of supplements

We present a non-ambulant DMD, whose parents self-prescribed Idebenone and flavonoid-based supplement from the age of 13.5 and 14 respectively, since that time he has maintained normal lung function at 17 years, with no evidence of decline: Forced Vital Capacity (FVC) was 3.08 litres (98% corrected for height) and peak cough flow was 324l/min.

Source: Neuromuscular Disorders - September 30, 2019 Category: Neurology Authors: F. Trucco, A. Pietrusz, A. Sarkozy, M. Scoto, P. Munot, A. Manzur, F. Muntoni, R. Quinlivan Source Type: research