Anyone tried Coenzyme Q10… Does it really work?

Has anyone here used Coenzyme Q10 supplements? What kinds of benefits have you noticed from using it?

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Yep, I take CoQ10 mainly for joint health. It also helps me with muscle recovery after workouts and reduces water retention in my legs. There’s some weak evidence it might help prevent cardiovascular disease, but it’s not strong enough to be in official health guidelines. It could also help with memory as you get older, but the evidence there is even less convincing.

I have mild arthritis in my knees, and I take statins because of my genetics, which makes the pain worse. It’s more annoying than unbearable. CoQ10 completely takes away the joint pain for me. I also noticed faster recovery after long hikes once I started taking it.

You can’t get enough CoQ10 from food, so supplements are the only way to go.

Would be great to see some research papers or reviews on its effectiveness.

Some energy drinks have CoQ10 in them. They claim it can help with migraines, improve your performance, skin, and heart health.

But honestly, it’s kind of a hit or miss. Works for some people, but for others, not so much. Even if it does work, the benefits seem pretty small.

I don’t think the CoQ10 in energy drinks is a good way to take it :joy: The best form is soft-gels because it’s fat-soluble. You’re supposed to take about 200 mg a day.

Anyone else using it and seeing results?

Actually, the most absorbable form of CoQ10 is Ubiquinol (which is the active form of CoQ10).

Think of it like how beta carotene turns into Vitamin A in your body. CoQ10 is like the beta carotene, while Ubiquinol is like Vitamin A.