What is CoQ10 (CoEnzyme Q10)?
Category: Supplements
Most popular types: CoQ10 Soft Gels Q-Sorb CoQ-10 CoQ10 Plus Show all
See also: Mebolic
CoQ10 (Co-enzyme Q10) also called ubiquinone, is an antioxidant which protects tissues - such as the heart and other vital organs - from free radical damage, supports proper cardiovascular function, strengthens the immune system, inhibits the oxidation of LDL cholesterol and nourishes gum tissue.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| General health | 558 | 166 | |
| Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis | 441 | 101 | |
| Parkinson's disease | 304 | 113 | |
| Fatigue | 87 | 38 | |
| Multiple sclerosis | 47 | 6 |
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Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 3 | |
| Moderate | 8 | |
| Mild | 13 | |
| None | 494 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with CoQ10 (CoEnzyme Q10)
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Nausea | 6 | |
| Headaches | 2 | |
| Heartburn | 2 | |
| Abdominal pain | 1 | |
| Choking on pills | 1 | |
| Constipation | 1 |
Why patients stopped taking CoQ10 (CoEnzyme Q10)
Multiple reasons could be selected
| Reason | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Did not seem to work | 206 | |
| Other | 144 | |
| Expense | 125 | |
| Doctor's advice | 57 | |
| Personal research | 42 | |
| Side effects too severe | 15 | |
| Course of treatment ended | 12 | |
| Change in health plan coverage | 2 |
Duration
Stopped taking CoQ10 (CoEnzyme Q10)
| Duration | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 1 month | 19 | |
| 1 - 6 months | 113 | |
| 6 months - 1 year | 101 | |
| 1 - 2 years | 94 | |
| 2 - 5 years | 104 | |
| 5 - 10 years | 33 | |
| 10 years or more | 15 |
What people switch to and from
Patients stopped taking CoQ10 (CoEnzyme Q10) and switched to:
| Treatment | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Carbidopa-Levodopa (Sinemet) | 1 |
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