Coenzyme Q10 helped woman lower blood pressure, blood sugar

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Q: I recently started taking CoQ10 at my daughter’s suggestion. (Her doctor is also a naturopath.) To my surprise, my home blood pressure readings, which had been in the 160/80 range, dropped to 130/80 or lower almost immediately. In addition, my daily blood sugar readings are lower without any change in diet.

My primary care provider has never objected to any of my supplements, which include a multivitamin for women over age 50, krill oil, vitamin B complex, garlic, tart cherry extract and aloe vera capsules. In addition to low thyroid and high blood pressure, I have chronic kidney disease, diabetes and gout. All of these developed after I took prescribed “preventive” statin drugs at age 55.

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A: Your fascinating testimonial sent us to the medical literature. There we found research confirming that Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) can lower blood pressure in people with cardiometabolic disorders (Advances in Nutrition, Sept. 20, 2022).

We were somewhat surprised to find that CoQ10 supplements can also assist in blood sugar control and lower triglycerides in Type 2 diabetes (International Journal of Endocrinology, Sept. 16, 2018).

Interesting! Please check with your medical provider before beginning any new supplements. The article states CoQ10 is contraindicated for those taking blood thinners.

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