CoQ10 shows limited efficacy in EDThe Role and Efficacy of Coenzyme Q10 in the Management of Erectile Dysfunction in a Hypertensive Male: An Interventional Study.
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We conducted a study to explore the effectiveness of Coenzyme Q10, or CoQ10, in treating erectile dysfunction (ED) among hypertensive men. This was a well-structured interventional study where we examined 230 hypertensive male patients. They were randomly divided into two groups—one received daily CoQ10 along with their regular antihypertensive medications, while the other group continued with their antihypertensive therapy alone.
Over three months, we assessed the erectile function of participants using the International Index of Erectile Function Test (IIEF-5). In our analysis of the findings, we noted that while overall improvements in erectile function were observed, the difference between the CoQ10 group and the control group was not statistically significant. Specifically, only about 20% of the participants in the CoQ10 group reported improvement after three months, indicating some potential benefit for men experiencing mild ED.
It's essential to mention that while we saw some gains in erectile function, particularly in a subgroup of men with mild ED, the overall impact of CoQ10 when combined with other treatments didn’t demonstrate a significant advantage. Thus, while CoQ10 may offer some hope for those with mild forms of ED, we conclude that the treatment alone may not be sufficient for all hypertensive patients suffering from this condition.