Written by Harold Oster, MD. Results suggest an inverse association between the dietary intake of coenzyme Q10 and new-onset hypertension. Hypertension affects more than 40% of adults in the United States. It is a major risk factor for stroke, cardiovascular disease,...
Daily Supplementation of Folic Acid, B Vitamins, Vitamin D, and CoQ10 May Be a Potential Preventative Measure of Cognitive Impairment
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Results show that daily vitamin D, B vitamins, folic acid, and CoQ10 supplementation may prevent the occurrence of cognitive impairment in older adults. Dementia is characterized by a progressive deterioration of mental...
Combined Selenium and Coenzyme Q10 Supplementation Prevents Telomere Attrition in Elderly Subjects
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Analyzing individual changes in LTL from inclusion to 42 months shows a significant difference in change of LTL observed in the active treatment group vs. the placebo group (delta LTL, +0.019 vs. -0.129, p=0.02). ...
A Combination of Curcumin and CoQ10 Decrease the Severity and Frequency of Chronic Migraines
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Study findings demonstrate the combined effects of curcumin and CoQ10 supplementation on improved quality and reduced severity and occurrence for participants suffering from chronic migraines. Migraines affect over one billion...
Ubiquinol Supports Endothelial Function in Subjects with Mild to Moderate Dyslipidemia
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. An eight-week supplementation with ubiquinol significantly increased flow mediated dilation of the brachial artery in healthy individuals with mild-to-moderate dyslipidemia. Endothelial dysfunction can lead to vascular...
Effect of Four-Year Selenium and Coenzyme Q10 Supplementation on Cardiovascular Mortality
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study validates a previous 10-year follow-up of reduced cardiovascular mortality risk in elderly participants who supplemented with coenzymeQ10 (CoQ10) and selenium for 4 years. Selenium, a trace element present in all living cells 1,...
Ubiquinol Ameliorates Inflammation and Improves Hematological Parameters Following Strenuous Exercise
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Ubiquinol supplementation prior to strenuous athletic exercise reduces inflammation, muscle damage and hematological impairment while increasing blood supply. The powerful health benefits of regular physical exercise are...
Reduced Risk of Cardiovascular Death Twelve Years after Selenium and Coenzyme Q10 Supplementation
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. A 12-year follow-up study hypothesizes that an intervention with coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) and selenium may inhibit the pathogenesis of irreversible, presumably structural, changes preceding cardiovascular events. Selenium, a trace element...
CoenzymeQ10 as a Prophylactic Treatment for Migraine Headaches
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study demonstrates that CoQ10 supplementation significantly decreased CGRP and TNF-α but had no effects on IL-6 and IL-10 in patients with migraine. Migraine headache, viewed as the 6th most debilitating medical condition in the world...
Effect of Ubiquinol on Antiphospholipid Syndrome
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Short term supplementation with reduced coenzyme Q10 significantly improved markers related to inflammation and thrombosis in patients with Antiphospholipid Syndrome. Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) is an acquired autoimmune disorder that...