Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is a nutrient that occurs naturally in the body. CoQ10 is also available in many foods we eat. CoQ10 acts as an antioxidant, which protects cells from damage and plays an important part in the metabolism.
Levels of CoQ10 in your body decrease as you age. CoQ10 levels have also been found to be lower in people with certain conditions, such as heart disease.
CoQ10 is found in meat and whole grains, Cold water fish, like tuna, salmon, mackerel, and sardines and Vegetable oils. The amount of CoQ10 found in these dietary sources, however, isn't enough to significantly increase CoQ10 levels in your body.
As a supplement, CoQ10 supplement is available as capsules, tablets and by IV. CoQ10 might help treat certain heart conditions, as well as migraines and Parkinson's disease.
CoQ10 has been used to treat many different conditions.
- CoQ10 is available as an energy supplement.
- Physical performance. Because CoQ10 is involved in energy production, it's believed that this supplement might improve your physical performance.
- Lowers blood pressure slightly.
- CoQ10 is also used to treat heart failure and other heart conditions.
- CoQ10 also treat the adverse effects, such as muscle pains and liver problems, of taking statin-type cholesterol drugs.
- CoQ10 may slow progression of Alzheimer's disease.
- Used in treatment of migraine headaches.
- Used in low sperm count, muscular dystrophy, Parkinson’s disease, gum disease, and many other conditions.
Average daily dose is 100 milligrams to 200 milligrams
Mild side effects might include:
- Upper abdominal pain
- Loss of appetite
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Headaches
- Insomnia
- Rashes
- Fatigue
- Dizziness
- Light sensitivity
- Irritability
Possible interactions include:
Anticoagulants. CoQ10 might make blood-thinning drugs, such as warfarin (Coumadin, Jantoven), less effective. This could increase the risk of a blood clot.
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