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Coenzyme Q-10 - Suggested Benefits and Traditional Uses
Orally

•age-related macular degeneration (AMD)
•anti-aging benefits
•antioxidant benefits
•Alzheimer's disease / dementia
•angina
•asthma
•breast cancer
•coenzyme Q10 deficiency
•congestive heart failure
•diabetes
•enhance athletic performance
•enhancing the immune system
•extending life
•heart attack (myocardial infarction / MI)
•heart disease
•high cholesterol
•HIV / AIDS
•hypertension (high blood pressure)
•kidney disease and failure
•male infertility / enhances fertility
•migraine headaches
•muscular dystrophies
•Parkinson's disease
•reduces risk of high cholesterol medication use (statins)
•tinnitus
Topically (on the skin)

•photo-damaged skin
•wrinkles

Side Effects, Toxicity and Warnings
Co Q10 has very little side effects. Most are mild and disappears with stopping this supplement or lowering the dose.

Possible side effects of taking this supplement include heartburn, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, skin rash, insomnia, headache, fatigue, irritability and flu-like symptoms.

Co Q10 may lower blood pressure. Monitor your blood pressure when starting or stopping this supplement.

Safety - Research studies have been done on Q10 lasting up to 30 months with no evidence of danger. It has been used in children for up to 9 months with minimal risks.
Pregnancy and Lactation - There is no information available on using CoQ10 during pregnancy or lactation.