Is it beneficial to your health to take Coenzyme Q10? If so, what are the benefits? Are there any side effects?
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Coenzyme q10 is a vitamin-like chemical that is found in practically all the cells in our body, especially in the heart. It has antioxidant properties and the body uses it the generate atp, a storage form of energy.---------------studies show that taking coq10 supplements ----- 1. Provide significant health benefits for the heart and blood vessels, especially for those who have one or more risk factors (e. G. Diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol).---------------- 2. Increases the levels of the" good cholesterol" (hdl) but it had no affect on the" bad cholesterol (ldl)----------------- 3. Increase sperm count and motility.--it is believed that a higher concentration of coq10 in the semen may improve sperm function, leading to increased fertility.-------------- 4. Protect the eye tissues from oxidative damage that leads to the development of cataracts.------------- 5. Few studies showed that taking coq10 supplements along with other antioxidants (vitamin c, selenium, folic acid and beta-carotene) resulted in a 40% increased in the median survival rate over the time predicted. However, the conclusion may be questionable because this study involved a small number of subjects and the inaccuracy of predicting cancer patient survival times.---------------------- 6. Taking coq10 with ginkgo biloba reduced fibromyalgia symptoms in 4 weeks.------------- 7. It possesses antioxidant properties and it has been suggested for slowing down the aging process and protecting the brain against oxidative damage caused by free radicals. Using a cream containing coq10 is believed to help prevent skin wrinkles and reverse photo-damage caused by uv ray exposure.-------------------- the common side effects of coenzyme q10 are:------------------ 1. Stomach upset------------- 2. Decreased appetite---------------- 3. Diarrhea--------------- 4. Increased levels of liver enzymes in the blood-------------- 5. Nausea------------------- other side effects of coenzyme q10 include:------------ 1. Allergies----------------------- 2. Low blood pressure------------------------
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