Coenzyme Q10 Supplementation for Fibromyalgia Patients

William Judy Fibromyalgia November 30, 2021February 9, 2022coenzyme Q10, Depression, Energy, Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Pain, Q10 0 Comment

Fibromyalgia is a common chronic pain condition without a known cause and without a reliable, effective medical treatment. It has several signs and symptoms in common with chronic fatigue syndrome: fatigue, pain, weakness, a feeling of discomfort in the body, a sense of unease and/or anxiety and depression.

Woman suffering from fibromyalgia — Treatment of fibromyalgia generally involves physiotherapy, anti-convulsants, and antidepressant therapy. Adequate intake of Coenzyme Q10, magnesium, selenium, vitamin D, and vitamin B12 may be beneficial.

Mitochondrial dysfunction, oxidative stress, and inflammation have been associated with fibromyalgia.

CoQ10 supplementation may restore an underlying deficit in CoQ10 status, which has been associated with fibromyalgia, and may improve the fibromyalgia patient’s outlook by: