Is Coenzyme Q10 so amazing?
In recent years, Coenzyme Q10 seems to have become a "miracle drug". Many people say that it has the effects of protecting the heart, antioxidant, anti-cancer, and treating Parkinson's disease. Some people want to rely on it to treat "COVID-19". Is Coenzyme Q10 really so magical?
1. What is Coenzyme Q10?
Coenzyme Q10, also called ubiquinone, is widely present in the human body. Coenzyme Q10 participates in aerobic respiration in the body and is an important substance in the energy generation process. It has high concentrations in the heart, liver, and kidneys. Coenzyme Q10 in the oxidized state participates in electron transfer in the respiratory chain and has antioxidant effects.
2. The role of coenzyme Q10
1. Pharmacological effects
Cardioprotective effect: Studies have shown that during myocardial infarction, coenzyme Q10 can alleviate the weakening of cardiac contractility and reduced adenosine triphosphate content during acute ischemia, and is anti-inflammatory and antioxidant, so it has the potential to prevent complications after myocardial infarction. In heart failure, the heart's supply of adenosine triphosphate is insufficient, which can lead to further weakening of heart function. Coenzyme Q10 can increase cardiac output and is beneficial to anti-heart failure treatment. Therefore, Coenzyme Q10 can be used as an auxiliary treatment for ischemic heart disease and heart failure.
Enhance immunity and antioxidant: The "Health Food Ingredients Catalog" states that the health functions of coenzyme Q10 are only to enhance immunity and antioxidant.
Others: Coenzyme Q10 may have a certain effect on hypertension, kidney disease, fatty liver, Parkinson's disease, etc., but the efficacy is not exact.
2. Treatment indications
Adjuvant treatment for cardiovascular diseases: such as viral myocarditis, chronic cardiac insufficiency, congestive heart failure, coronary heart disease, etc.
Adjuvant treatment of hepatitis: such as viral hepatitis, subacute liver necrosis, and chronic active hepatitis.
Comprehensive cancer treatment: can reduce certain adverse reactions caused by radiotherapy, chemotherapy, etc.
Adjuvant treatment for sequelae of neck trauma, cerebrovascular disorders, hemorrhagic shock, etc.
Some people also hope to use coenzyme Q10 to treat COVID-19. A Danish study compared the improvement of COVID-19 symptoms lasting more than 12 weeks between Coenzyme Q10 and placebo. It was found that the symptoms of COVID-19 in both groups improved over time, but the improvement effect of Coenzyme Q10 was not significantly better than that of placebo. agent.
3. Source of Coenzyme Q10
3/4 of the coenzyme Q10 required by the human body is synthesized by itself, and the remaining 1/4 is supplemented by food. Foods rich in Coenzyme Q10 include organ meats, sardines, beef, pork, peanuts, spinach, broccoli, oranges, etc. Therefore, for healthy people, as long as they eat a reasonable diet, there is no need to supplement with coenzyme Q10 supplements.
Generally speaking, healthy people with a balanced diet will not be deficient in CoQ10, but the elderly and people taking statins may be deficient and can supplement it as appropriate. Children, pregnant women, and people with allergies should not take Coenzyme Q10.
4. Precautions for Coenzyme Q10
Coenzyme Q10 is fat-soluble and should be taken with or after meals.
Coenzyme Q10 has a good safety profile. Adverse reactions occur more often in those who consume large doses. They are mostly digestive system reactions, such as loss of appetite, nausea, diarrhea, palpitations and rashes, etc., and most of them are mild.
Coenzyme Q10 interacts with warfarin and some high blood pressure drugs (such as captopril, losartan, hydrochlorothiazide, etc.), which may lead to reduced efficacy of anticoagulants or low blood pressure. You should consult your doctor when taking drugs at the same time. During the process, coagulation function and blood pressure should be monitored.
To sum up, Coenzyme Q10 is not a so-called "miracle drug". There is no definite conclusion yet on whether it can improve the symptoms or long-term prognosis of the disease. Coenzyme Q10 cannot be used to replace the treatment of diseases. It can only be used as an auxiliary medicine for patients with cardiovascular disease, liver disease and cancer. Healthy people do not need routine supplementation, and it has no definite effect on the health care of sub-healthy states.
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