Is Coenzyme Q10 Safe?

 

Coenzyme Q10 is a lipid soluble quinone compound, a natural antioxidant produced by cells themselves, and an important component of mitochondria. As early as the 1970s, researchers conducted extensive research on the application of coenzyme Q10 and found that it can be used as an immune enhancer, cell metabolism, and cell activator. The research and application of coenzyme Q10 have spread to many fields such as medicine, physiology, and food.

1. The health benefits of coenzyme Q10

Coenzyme Q10 can provide nutrition for myocardial cells, participate in the aerobic respiration process of cells, provide sufficient oxygen for myocardial cells, and maintain normal physiological activities of cells. In addition, as a nutrient, coenzyme Q10 has been proven to alleviate physical fatigue, resist oxidation, help lower blood lipids, and enhance immunity. Currently, multiple countries and regions allow coenzyme Q10 to be marketed as a health food or dietary supplement.

2. How to supplement Coenzyme Q10?

Coenzyme Q10 is widely present in human tissues, but its content decreases with age. It can be obtained through daily diet, such as pig liver and other animal organs, chicken, red meat, fish, broccoli, tomatoes, spinach, as well as fruits such as oranges and apples, which are also rich in coenzyme Q10. However, coenzyme Q10 is mainly synthesized by the human body, and food intake can only supplement 25% of the total body demand. Some older people can also increase their coenzyme Q10 content by taking coenzyme Q10 related products.

In addition, vigorous exercise also consumes a significant amount of coenzyme Q10. People engaged in exercise related activities can supplement with exogenous coenzyme Q10 to enhance their immunity and alleviate fatigue.

3. Is Coenzyme Q10 safe?

Over the years, a large number of toxicology experiments and long-term population observation data have been conducted to study the safety of coenzyme Q10. In 2006, John N. Hathcock and others from CRN in the United States conducted a risk assessment of coenzyme Q10 based on a large number of peer-reviewed human intervention trials published before 2006, and proposed an OSL value of 1200 mg/d, indicating that its adverse reactions do not vary with dosage.

Although extensive research has shown that coenzyme Q10 has stable performance, no toxic side effects, and high safety, reasonable use generally does not produce significant adverse reactions. However, whether and how to supplement it is best to take it under the guidance of a professional physician or pharmacist.

reference:

[1] Jiang Yu, Li Feifei, Fu Yu, et al. Analysis and Suggestions on the Registration Review and Approval Status of Coenzyme Q10 Health Food [J]. Food Industry Science and Technology, 2022,43 (08): 264-272. DOI: 0.13386/j.issn1002-0306-202000126

[2] Wang Ping. Reliability or unreliability of using coenzyme Q10 to protect the heart [J]. Food and Health, 2024, 36 (01): 6-7

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