Help with kidneys

In trying to determine what might help Dad with energy levels AND kidney function I came across this article from a respected source. I am fairly confident if asked, none of Dad's doctors would endorse this action, but I would be willing to supply the CoQ10 if we want to give it a try.

 http://www.bastyrcenter.org/content/view/882/

 This article has a good explanation of kidney function:

 http://www.lef.org/magazine/mag2010/may2010_Innovative-Strategies-to-Combat-Kidney-Disease_01.htm