I have an under-active thyroid condition and am currently taking Thyroxine tablets. I have recently read some comments from people on a Thyroid Forum stating that Co enzyme Q10 can work wonders for Thyroid disorders, increasing energy etc. Does anybody know if this is the case and if it is safe to use these two medications together?
2007-06-05 03:42:32 · 4 answers · asked by Michelle E 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
Coenzyme Q10 is a non-vitamin. It is a compound that is present in and functions in mitochondria, but it is a compound that is totally unnecessary to take as a supplement. Your cells have the capacity to produce all of the Q10 that they need. Consuming more will just mean that less is produced by the cells. I don't believe there is any evidence to support the idea that taking Q10 supplements will affect anything at all.
Given that, I wouldn't suspect that any harm will result from taking the Q10 supplement. The only harm is likely to be to your bank account.
2007-06-05 04:04:17 · answer #1 · answered by hcbiochem 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Are you on a thyroid hormone medication? That should take care of it. Once you're on the right dosage your metabolism should be back to normal. Any weight loss problems you're having once your thyroid hormone levels are straightened out have nothing to do with your underactive thyroid. Plus, my doctor told me that an underactive thyroid can only be blamed for about ten pounds. I have an extremely underactive thyroid, and if I watch what I eat and exercise regularly I have no problem maintaining a healthy weight.
2016-05-17 07:54:17 · answer #2 · answered by librada 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is safe to take and will help your heart muscles along with circulation and overall energy to work things better. Check the research on this on the net - there are plenty! I also know that some medicines like Lipitor and others can deplete your COQ10 supply. It is true - not a cheap supplement and everyone probably not need to supplement. If you are not on Lipitor kind of drugs, and have no heart issues you are probably ok without taking it too. Good luck to you!
2007-06-07 07:46:36 · answer #3 · answered by CosmicSoul 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thanks for the input so I will save a few £s then.I take 200 m Thyroxin daily and have energy laps often. I do keep my weight off with difficulty due to salt cravings so I use a small handful of dulse sea veg and it works for me.I never buy' tempt' foods either.:-) Thank you people.
2016-07-04 22:38:47 · answer #4 · answered by Lorna Heath 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋