Coenzyme Q-10

Question 1

use

Answer 1

potent antioxidant in the body, participates in production of ATP at the mitochondrial level

Question 2

therapeutic uses

Answer 2

mitochondrial encephalomyopathies, CHF, and myopathies due ot HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (statins)
angina, dysrhythmias, diabetes
need in elderly appears to be increased
those w/ nutritional deficits may need supplements

Question 3

drug interactions

Answer 3

structurally similar to Vit K2 and may antagonize the effects of warfarin