Salts
Uses
Mechanism of Action
Dosage
Side Effects
Warnings/Precautions
Used as a preventive therapy for aging heart problems, and in treating heart failure, gum diseases, type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure CoQ10 is also being used as supportive therapy for various nerve and muscle-related disorders, as well as few rare inherited disorders
Mechanism of Action
- CoQ10 is a fat-soluble compound (chemical) synthesized by the body, required for the proper function of many organs and chemical reactions in the body
- It also acts as an antioxidant (substance that protects against cell damage) by neutralizing the free radicals (waste products formed in the body during energy production
Dosage
As prescribed by the doctor
Side Effects
Trembling, Fainting, Infection/inflammation of sinuses, Chest pain., Sore throat, Fatigue, Hearing loss Coughing, Indigestion, Nausea, Changes in attention, Flu-like symptoms, Runny nose Respiratory tract infection, Heartburn Vomiting, Upset stomach, Muscle pain Insomnia, Headaches, Low energy, Stomach pain Fungal infections of skin, Night sweats Constipation, Loss of appetite, Diarrhea, Lung inflammation Skin itching and rashes, Gas, Abnormal breathing, Changes in sperm motility
Warnings/Precautions
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 level Patients suffering from high blood pressure must also use CoQ10 with caution and monitor their blood pressure regularly