Bjørklund G, Semenova Y, Gasmi A, Indika NLR, Hrynovets I, Lysiuk R, Lenchyk L, Uryr T, Yeromina H, Peana M. Coenzyme Q
10 for Enhancing Physical Activity and Extending the Human Life Cycle.
Curr Med Chem 2024;
31:1804-1817. [PMID:
36852817 DOI:
10.2174/0929867330666230228103913]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2022] [Revised: 01/02/2023] [Accepted: 01/26/2023] [Indexed: 03/01/2023]
Abstract
BACKGROUND
Coenzyme Q (CoQ) is an enzyme family that plays a crucial role in maintaining the electron transport chain and antioxidant defense. CoQ10 is the most common form of CoQ in humans. A deficiency of CoQ10 occurs naturally with aging and may contribute to the development or progression of many diseases. Besides, certain drugs, in particular, statins and bisphosphonates, interfere with the enzymes responsible for CoQ10 biosynthesis and, thus, lead to CoQ10 deficiency.
OBJECTIVES
This article aims to evaluate the cumulative studies and insights on the topic of CoQ10 functions in human health, focusing on a potential role in maintaining physical activity and extending the life cycle.
RESULTS
Although supplementation with CoQ10 offers many benefits to patients with cardiovascular disease, it appears to add little value to patients suffering from statin-associated muscular symptoms. This may be attributed to substantial heterogeneity in doses and treatment regimens used.
CONCLUSION
Therefore, there is a need for further studies involving a greater number of patients to clarify the benefits of adjuvant therapy with CoQ10 in a range of health conditions and diseases.
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