CoQ10 and why it is so good

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Coenzyme Q10: CoQ10

Coenzyme Q10 ( CoQ10) is a nutrient that occurs naturally in the body. CoQ10 is also in many foods we eat. CoQ10 acts as an antioxidant - which some studies suggest protect and repair cells from damage caused by free radicals. However, it’s not clear yet if antioxidants have a health benefit in people and while CoQ10 has been used, recommended, or studied for numerous conditions, it remains controversial as a treatment in many areas.

CoQ10 uses

Although CoQ10 plays a key role in the body, most healthy people have enough CoQ10 naturally. There is no evidence that adding more - in the form of CoQ10 supplements - offers them benefit. Increasing age and some medical conditions are associated with dropping levels of CoQ10. But even in these cases, it’s uncertain that adding CoQ10 will have an effect.
Nonetheless, CoQ10 has been used to treat many different conditions. There’s some evidence that CoQ10 supplements can lower blood pressure slightly. A study published by the US National Institutes of Health says that some small clinical trials seem to show that coenzyme Q10 supplements can be used to lower blood pressure. However, it concludes, "larger trials are needed to determine if they are truly effective."

CoQ10 is also used in some parts of the world to treat heart failure and other heart conditions. One 2009 study in New Zealand of 236 patients with chronic heart failure concluded "there is an emerging evidence base in support of CoQ10 as an adjunctive therapy in CHF [congestive heart failure]." But the evidence is conflicting and more studies are required.
Preliminary studies have been carried out on CoQ10 as a potential treatment for neurodegenerative disease, such as Alzheimer’s, but a study at Cornell University in the U.S. concluded that further, large studies are needed to confirm any benefits.
CoQ10 has also been studied as a treatment for migraine, low sperm count, cancer, HIV, muscular dystrophy, gum disease and many other conditions, however, the research has not found any conclusive benefits. Although CoQ10 is sometimes sold as an energy supplement, there is no evidence that it will boost energy in a typical person.

CoQ10 dose and instructions for use

There is no established ideal dose of CoQ10. Studies have used doses of CoQ10 ranging from 50mg to 1,200mg in adults, sometimes split into several doses over the course of a day, though doses of more than 400mg a day is not recommended except under medical supervision. Follow the instructions on the bottle or get advice from your doctor, nutritional therapist or nutritionist. Keep in mind that different supplement brands might have different ingredients and strengths.

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