Side effects and watch-outs
- GI upset (nausea, diarrhoea) at high doses
- Insomnia if taken late at night
- Mild blood pressure lowering (beneficial or may cause dizziness)
- May interact with warfarin — monitor INR
- Generally very well tolerated
Supplement / Mitochondrial
CoQ10 (Ubiquinone / Ubiquinol)
Mitochondrial coenzyme essential for cellular energy production. Declines with age and depleted by statins. Ubiquinol (reduced form) is better absorbed than ubiquinone. Critical for cardiovascular health and mitochondrial function.
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