co enzyme q10?

Question

has any one tried these herbal tablets ,if so what do you think of the benifits.thanks

Answer 1

I tried them when having some heart problems. They did help and I did feel the benefits. It's a coenzyme that your heart, especially needs. But, the human body also produces this on it's own. I suppose it would depend on whether or not your diet has sufficient coQ10 to work.

It's expensive, but if it helps, then hey - use it.
Another cardiac "helper" is Omega 3 and Omega 6. They're essential fatty acids and much cheaper.

My advice would be to try it. If you feel better, then continue.

Answer 2

Coenzyme Q10 is very safe to take with one exception that is actually stated on most of the containers and that is you must not take it if you are on warfarin. Garlic and green tea are no problem whatever. Coenzyme Q10 will help to reduce high blood pressure and will also boost your energy levels. It is actually made in our bodies so if your body is producing the normal amounts then you shouldn't need any supplementing.

Answer 3

The body can synthesize coenzyme Q10 and it is also found in several dietary sources, notably organ meats. The level of CoQ10 in human organs peaks around the age of 20 years and then declines fairly rapidly. The decrease in CoQ10 concentration in the heart is particularly significant with a 77-year-old person having 57 per cent less CoQ10 in the heart muscle than a 20-year-old. Some experts involved in CoQ10 research believe that many people, especially older people and people engaging in vigorous exercise may be deficient in CoQ10 and may benefit from supplementation. The recommended daily dosage for health maintenance is 30 mg; however, considerably higher amounts are required in the treatment of the various diseases for which supplementation has been found beneficial. CoQ10 should be taken with a meal containing some fat or even better, in combination with soya or vegetable oil which enhances its absorption quite substantially. CoQ10 supplements are readily absorbed by the body and no toxic effects have been reported for daily dosages as high as 300 mg. The safety of CoQ10, however, has not been established in pregnancy and lactation, so caution is advised here until more data becomes available.

Answer 4

CoQ10 is not an herb. It is a naturally occurring molecule made by the body. It is a major antioxidant and is a critical component of the 'Antioxidant Network' which is vital for health and prevention of most diseases.

CoQ10 is also a major component of the Electron Transport Chain in the Mitochondria of cells. Here, it plays a critical role in the production of energy (ATP) for the cell.

CoQ10 is made by the body in the same chemical pathway that makes cholesterol. The common cholesterol lowering drugs (statins) not only impair the synthesis of cholesterol but also the synthesis of CoQ10. This can lead to dangerously low levels of CoQ10 and may be a leading reason for some of the most dangerous side effects of these over-prescribed (and incessantly advertised) drugs.

Hope this helps you better understand this important molecule/nutrient.

Best wishes.

Answer 5

expensive
didnt do much for me
Though i found out later that being tired all the time was also a symptom of t2 diabetes