Dangers and coq10 - Side effects, Statin Drugs

Dangers and coq10 - Side Effects

Coenzyme q10 is actually quite safe. Most people have no problems with it, especially at recommended dosages of 100 to 200 mg per day. In higher dosages (600 to 1200 mg per day), some of these adverse effects can be experienced - "headache, heartburn, fatigue, and increased involuntary movements" (Source: www.loweringcholesterol.net) Another study, where users were taking 300mg per day, reported these side effects in some people - rashes, nausea, and abdominal pain. (Source: www.justwebit.com)

If you have diabetes, you'll need to talk with your doctor if you're planning on taking coq10 as it can change the amount of insulin your body needs to take.

Dangers and coq10 - Statin drugs

Statin drugs are used to treat hypertension. And they can lead to a depletion of coenzyme q10 in your body. The amount of depletion will depend on the dosage of the statin drugs taken. And newer, stronger statin drugs will have a stronger adverse effect on the levels of coq10 in your body. This site (link below) states:

"Statins sold in Canada are required to carry on their labels a precautionary warning expressly stating that such CoQ10 depletion can lead to impaired cardiac functioning in patients with congestive heart failure." Other potential problems arising from lowered coq10 levels in the body include "cognitive, muscular, cardiovascular, and other problems". (Source: www.lef.org)

So, particularly for patients on statin drugs, there are more dangers associated with low coq10 levels than high dose related side effects associated with supplementation.

Dangers and coq10 - Poor Quality of COQ10 Supplements

Consumer Lab test products for quality. Some supplements have been found to be contaminated, using the wrong herbs, or differing amounts stated and contained within. When they tested coq10 supplements, they found one did not have any coenzyme q10 in it. At best, you'd be simply wasting your money with this product, at worst: "Switching from such a product to one with full dose is of medical concern since CoQ10 is used in treating serious conditions, such as congestive heart failure, and changes in medication may affect symptoms." (ConsumerLab). For details, see the above link.

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