COENZYME Q10
About COENZYME Q10
COENZYME Q10 belongs to the class of medications called nutritional supplements used to treat various complications or long-term diseases due to Coenzyme Q10 deficiency. COENZYME Q10 may also be used in preventing migraine headaches, preventing a second heart attack, lowering blood pressure, or slowing the progression of early Parkinson's disease. COENZYME Q10 may also be possibly effective in improving symptoms in people with macular degeneration, congestive heart failure, nerve problems caused by diabetes, or muscular dystrophy.
COENZYME Q10 contains Coenzyme Q10 which is also known as Ubidecarenone. It has antioxidant properties and prevents tissue damage, helps fight oxidative stress, slows down the effects of ageing, protects cognitive health, and improves metabolic functions and heart health. COENZYME Q10 helps provide essential nutrients, thereby helps treat nutritional deficiency.
You are advised to take COENZYME Q10 for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical conditions. In some cases, COENZYME Q10 may cause certain common side effects like nausea, upset stomach, vomiting, loss of appetite, and diarrhoea. These side effects do not necessitate medical treatment and will fade away with time. However, if these side effects persist, you should seek medical help.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or a nursing mother. If you have malabsorption syndrome (difficulty absorbing nutrition from food), history of seizures (fits), liver disease, kidney disease, diabetes, heart problems, please inform your doctor before using COENZYME Q10. Let your doctor know if you are using any prescription, non-prescription drugs, or herbal products before starting COENZYME Q10.
Uses of COENZYME Q10
Medicinal Benefits
COENZYME Q10 belongs to the class of medications called nutritional supplements used to treat various complications or long-term diseases due to Coenzyme Q10 deficiency. COENZYME Q10 may also be used in preventing migraine headaches, preventing a second heart attack, lowering blood pressure, or slowing the progression of early Parkinson's disease. COENZYME Q10 may also be possibly effective in improving symptoms in people with macular degeneration, congestive heart failure, nerve problems caused by diabetes, or muscular dystrophy. COENZYME Q10 has antioxidant properties and prevents tissue damage, helps fight oxidative stress, slows down the effects of ageing, protects cognitive health, and improves metabolic functions and heart health. COENZYME Q10 helps provide essential nutrients, thereby helping treat nutritional deficiency.
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Side Effects of COENZYME Q10
- Nausea
- Upset stomach
- Vomiting
- Loss of appetite
- Diarrhoea
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Coenzyme Q10 deficiency or Ubidecarenone deficiency: Coenzyme Q10 deficiency or Ubidecarenone deficiency is a disorder that can affect many parts of the body, especially the brain, muscles, and kidneys. As its name suggests, the disorder involves a shortage (deficiency) of a substance called Coenzyme Q10. Coenzyme Q10 deficiency can lead to seizures, poor muscle tone, intellectual disabilities, involuntary muscle contractions, and eye problems.
FAQs
COENZYME Q10 has antioxidant property and prevent tissue damage, helps fight oxidative stress, slows down the effects of ageing, protects cognitive health, and improve metabolic functions and heart health.
Coenzyme Q10 is the only fat-soluble antioxidant that our body can produce. It is present in all the cells of our body, and its production is controlled by the same pathway that controls cholesterol synthesis. Coenzyme Q10 is present in many animal protein sources, vegetables, fruits and cereals. Animal hearts and livers represent the richest sources.
Two major contributing factors to a Coenzyme Q10 deficiency are age and the use of statins. As we get older, our ability to naturally produce Coenzyme Q10 reduces. Statin drugs can inhibit the body's natural production of Coenzyme Q10 during use. Statins block cholesterol synthesis, which is a key step for Coenzyme Q10 biosynthesis, and therefore it has been linked to a reduction in Coenzyme Q10 levels in the body.
Whilst everyone is different, people who have a deficiency in Coenzyme Q10 levels often experience physical fatigue and muscle weakness, even while undertaking relatively non-strenuous physical activities such as walking. Low Coenzyme Q10 levels can also cause mental fatigue, with symptoms including difficulty in concentrating and memory lapses.
