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Coenzyme Q10

Alexey Portnov, medical expert
Last reviewed: 10.08.2022

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Coenzyme Q10 (ubiquinone) is an antioxidant that is also a cofactor of the mitochondrial generation of ATP.

Coenzyme Q10

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The claimed effect of coenzyme Q10

Coenzyme Q10 is believed to be useful because of its antioxidant properties and its role in energy metabolism. A particular stated effect is the anti-cancer effect caused by stimulation of the immune system, reduced insulin requirement in patients with diabetes, delayed development of Parkinson's disease, efficacy in the treatment of heart failure and protection from cardiotoxicity of anthracycline.

Adverse effects of coenzyme Q10

Coenzyme Q10 can reduce the reaction to warfarin. There are reports of cases of GI symptoms (abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting) and CNS symptoms (dizziness, photophobia, irritability and headache).

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