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Coenzyme Q10

Information about Coenzyme Q10

Coenzyme Q10 Uses

Coenzyme Q10 is used for nutritional deficiencies.

How Coenzyme Q10 works

Coenzyme Q10 is a vitamin-like substance that provides essential nutrients.

Common side effects of Coenzyme Q10

Nausea, Diarrhea, Heartburn, Loss of appetite

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Expert advice for Coenzyme Q10

Always consult your doctor before taking CoQ10 as a supplementary therapy.
Precautions must be taken if you are suffering for liver problems.
Diabetic patients on CoQ10 supplementation must closely monitor their blood sugar levels for sudden drop is sugar levels.
Patients suffering from high blood pressure must also use CoQ10 with caution and monitor their blood pressure regularly.

Frequently asked questions for Coenzyme Q10

Coenzyme Q10

Q. Who should take Coenzyme Q10?

You should take Coenzyme Q10 only if doctor has advised you. Coenzyme Q10 has a beneficial role when taken with other medicines in patients with heart failure, angina, high blood pressure, Parkinson’s disease, and migraine. It may also be advised in patients with Coenzyme Q10 deficiency, HIV/AIDS or in patients taking adriamycin. Coenzyme Q10 is an additional therapy to the prescribed treatment. Do not substitute Coenzyme Q10 for actual treatment required for these particular diseases.

Q. Is Coenzyme Q10 bad for the liver?

Coenzyme Q10 may cause an increase in liver enzymes. Therefore, if you have liver disease, inform your doctor before you start taking this medicine. Other common side effects of Coenzyme Q10 include sleeplessness, rashes, nausea, upper abdominal pain, dizziness, sensitivity to light, irritability, headaches, heartburn, and fatigue.

Q. Can Coenzyme Q10 cause sleeplessness?

Yes, Coenzyme Q10 may cause sleeplessness, however, it does not affect everyone. Consult your doctor if you have difficulty sleeping after taking Coenzyme Q10.

Q. Is Coenzyme Q10 good for weight loss?

Yes, Coenzyme Q10 may cause a decrease in fat cells (adipose tissue) and an increase in the number of good fatty cells (brown adipose tissue). This may cause weight loss, thereby helping in obesity. However, you should take Coenzyme Q10 for weight loss only if advised by your doctor.

Q. What are the health benefits of Coenzyme Q10?

Coenzyme Q10 contains Coenzyme Q10 which is a vitamin-like substance that is important for life and health of every cell. It is required by the cells of the body to function properly and produce energy. It also helps to fight oxidative stress. Maximum concentrations of it are found in the heart, liver, kidney, and pancreas and lowest concentration in the lungs. It is an antioxidant and has an ability to stimulate the immune system. It also beneficial for the health of the heart.