Coenzyme Q10 and Statin Medications
High cholesterol levels. And high triglyceride levels. Too much cholesterol and too many triglycerides in the blood can result in atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. The build-up [...]
Coenzyme Q10 and Selenium and Heart Health
Good heart health depends in part on adequate intakes of Coenzyme Q10 and selenium. Combining CoQ10 supplements with selenium supplements gives a theoretical advantage when [...]
Coenzyme Q10 and Cholesterol and Atherosclerosis
Atherosclerosis is the leading cause of cardiovascular disease in the world [Liao 2024]. The condition is characterized by deposits of lipid-containing plaques on the inner [...]
Coenzyme Q10 and Immune System Function
Activation of the immune system is one of the health benefits of supplementation with Coenzyme Q10. Admittedly, more evidence from clinical trials is needed. However, [...]
Coenzyme Q10 and Autoimmune Diseases
Autoimmune diseases are chronic conditions in which the immune system is more active than it should be. This overactivity results in the immune system’s doing [...]
Coenzyme Q10 and the Blood-Brain Barrier
Coenzyme Q10 from food sources and from nutritional supplements does not cross the blood-brain barrier. Thus, human brain tissues are dependent upon endogenous bio-synthesis of [...]
Coenzyme Q10 and Female Infertility
Pretreatment with Coenzyme Q10 improves pregnancy outcomes in women with diminished ovarian reserve. These are the findings of a review of six randomized controlled trials. [...]
Coenzyme Q10 and Exposure to Organophosphates
Supplementation with Coenzyme Q10 may significantly improve the symptoms of organophosphate poisoning. CoQ10 supplements can enhance mitochondrial functioning, increase ATP energy generation, and reduce the [...]
Coenzyme Q10 and Male Infertility
Oxidative stress is a key factor in cases of male infertility with no known causes. Coenzyme Q10 is a lipid-soluble antioxidant that can reduce oxidative [...]
Coenzyme Q10 and Heart Disease
CoQ10 supplementation at a rate of 200-300 mg/day is safe, well-tolerated, and effective. Supplementation increases significantly the level of Coenzyme Q10 in the blood plasma. [...]