NOW Supplements CoQ10
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Supplement Facts
Serving Size:  1 Softgel
Amount Per Serving
%DV
Calories
5
 
Total Fat
0.5 g
<1%**
Vitamin E (as d-alpha Tocopherol)(soy-free)
20 mg
133%
Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10)
400 mg
Sunflower Lecithin
35 mg

The product is found useful for the following medical conditions

Cardiovascular Disease details

SCIENTIFIC SCORE
Moderately Effective
Based on 10 Researches
8.3
USERS' SCORE
Good
Based on 2 Reviews
8.6
9
CoQ-10 reduces mortality, improves capacity
Evaluating the efficacy of ubiquinol in heart failure patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Most Relevant Research
We explored the effects of coenzyme Q10 (CoQ-10) on heart failure (HF) patients by analyzing past literature. Our systematic review examined studies from MEDLINE and the Cochrane Library, focusing on how CoQ-10 influences outcomes like HF-related mortality, exercise capacity, and left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF).

The results from 16 studies showed some promising findings. CoQ-10 was found to significantly lower HF-related mortality by 40%, which is a notable benefit for patients. Additionally, we observed improvements in exercise capacity for those taking CoQ-10. However, when it came to the impact on LVEF, the results were not statistically significant. While there wasn’t a clear-cut improvement in LVEF, we acknowledge that this aspect needs further exploration to fully understand CoQ-10's potential.

In summary, CoQ-10 appears to be effective in reducing mortality rates and enhancing exercise capacity among heart failure patients. Nonetheless, the effect on LVEF is still uncertain and merits additional investigation.
9.5
Skin and heart benefits
Most Useful Review
CoQ10 is an excellent energy source, providing significant benefits for the skin, heart, and brain. It acts as the perfect antioxidant for supporting our cardiovascular health.

Heart Disease details

SCIENTIFIC SCORE
Possibly Effective
Based on 16 Researches
7.9
USERS' SCORE
Good
Based on 2 Reviews
8.3
9
CoQ-10 improves heart failure outcomes
Evaluating the efficacy of ubiquinol in heart failure patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Most Relevant Research
We explored the effectiveness of coenzyme Q10, commonly known as CoQ-10, in treating heart failure (HF) by reviewing multiple studies. Our systematic analysis included research from respected databases like MEDLINE and the Cochrane Library, where we focused on three main outcomes: heart failure-related mortality, exercise capacity, and left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF).

From the 16 studies we examined, we observed that CoQ-10 treatment significantly decreased HF-related mortality by an impressive 40%. Additionally, we noted improvements in exercise capacity among patients, indicating that CoQ-10 could help individuals with heart failure engage in more physical activity and improve their quality of life.

However, when it came to LVEF—the measurement of how well the heart pumps blood—CoQ-10 did not show significant changes. Despite this, we believe that its potential impact on LVEF should be investigated further, as the data does suggest there may be benefits that warrant additional research.

In summary, while CoQ-10 proved to be beneficial in enhancing exercise capacity and reducing mortality associated with heart failure, the exact effects on LVEF remain unclear and would benefit from more focused studies in the future.
8.8
Effective for heart disease
Most Useful Review
High-quality brand with good ingredients that I believe supports heart health. I started on a low dose and have since increased it for better results.
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