Give Guidance About Coenzyme Q10

Questions often come up about whether coenzyme Q10 works for statin-associated muscle pain...or many other uses.

Coenzyme Q10 is endogenous, with the highest concentrations in the mitochondria of the heart, liver, kidneys, and pancreas. Two physiologic forms are available as supplements...ubiquinone and ubiquinol.

Effectiveness. Explain that the evidence is conflicting over whether coenzyme Q10 is helpful for statin-induced myalgia or myopathy.