Coenzyme Q10, an anti-oxidant of value to reduce oxidative stress; also useful to reduce statin-induced myalgia

摘要

Complementary medicine is frequently used by patients, particularly those with chronic diseases such as at-risk cardiovascular and diabetes patients. A recent survey in Australia1 showed that almost 50% of diabetic patients are accessing products such as cinnamon and coenzyme Q10 to complete their oral antidiabetic therapy. Recently, the role of coenzyme Q10 as a useful adjuvant to reducing statin-induced myalgia has been under the spotlight. Dr Dirk Blom, University of Cape Town Lipid Research Unit recently noted that there was physiological support for the role of coenzyme Q10 in reducing statin-induced myalgia and evidence that some patients benefit from the therapy.