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Coenzyme Q10
Does coenzyme Q10 work?
Because people with some diseases have reduced levels of coenzyme Q10, scientists have studied whether coenzyme Q10 supplements have health benefits. These studies are not conclusive. Some preliminary studies suggest coenzyme Q10 may possess protective properties, but more testing is needed. of 14 trials stated that CoQ10 users had greater exercise capacity and lived longer than those treated with a Placebos . Coenzyme Q10 appears to help protect the heart from the toxic effects of cancer chemotherapy drugs such asdoxorubicinanddaunorubicin. Coenzyme Q10 has also been studied as a drug to help relieve muscle problems (including statin-related muscle problems), weakness, cramps, and soreness, but its effectiveness is not clear. 