Coenzyme Q10 and Cardiovascular Health
Coenzyme Q10 is a proven adjuvant treatment of cardiovascular diseases, i.e., heart failure, atrial fibrillation, and myocardial infarction. Clinical studies have also shown beneficial outcomes in risk factors, e.g., dyslipidemias, glucose control, and hypertension. Coenzyme Q10 improves symptoms and survival in heart failure patients and improves heart function and survival in elderly community living individuals.
Newest Articles About CoQ10 and Cardiovascular Health
Coenzyme Q10 and Statin Medications
Statin medications lower both cholesterol and Coenzyme Q10 levels in plasma and muscle tissue. Low CoQ10 levels increase the risk of mitochondrial dysfunction. CoQ10 supplementation helps mitochondrial function and does not affect the efficacy of statin medications.
Coenzyme Q10 and Heart Disease Patients
In heart failure patients, adjuvant treatment with Coenzyme Q10 adds something positive to the standard medicinal treatment. CoQ10 (3 x 100 mg daily) boosts mitochondrial ATP energy generation. Improved ATP energy generation improves the contractility of the heart muscle tissue.
Coenzyme Q10 and Selenium and Sex Differences in Elderly Citizens’ Responses
KiSel-10 Study data show sex differences in the responses to the combined CoQ10 and selenium supplementation. The 10-year cardiovascular survival rate was significantly higher in females than in males. Moreover, the improved survival rate kicked in later in females than in males.
