Coenzymw Q10

For a while now I have had problems with aching calf muscles when I go hiking more than about 7 or 8 miles a day, especially uphill,and I can tell that this is more than normally being unfit

My doctor can't seem to find a cause or a cure, so I was thinking of trying Coenzyme Q10 tablets
They might also help deal with my diabetes and blood pressure

I can't find any serious side effects, and I'm thinking that even if they don't do any good there's no harm in trying them

Any comments, please?

Re: Coenzymw Q10

From the web.

"Other reported side effects include rashes, nausea, upper abdominal pain, dizziness, sensitivity to light, irritability, headache, heartburn, and fatigue. Medicines for high cholesterol (statins) and medicines that lower blood sugar cause a decrease of CoQ10 levels and reduce the effects of CoQ10 supplements."

Re: Coenzymw Q10

I remember a few years ago we were all recommended to give them to kids to help memory and brains. I decided anything to help concentration at the time was worth doing because Nathan was going through a period of playing up at school because he was bored. So I gave him one each morning for a week, by end of the week he was wearing sunglasses, this was February ! He had a mystery rash we were applying cream to, and his temper was up, normally such a load back chap he was shouting at his brother !

Stopped them and it took two weeks for him to get back to normal, and after a good talk we realised his boredom at school was because he couldn't hear the teacher, so trip to GP and ears syringed and all was cured.

I'm not saying don't take them but be aware they can cause problems and you need to watch out for them.

Re: Coenzymw Q10

If it were me, I would be looking at the supply of blood to the muscles, which would include congestive heart failure, Claudication and the like.

Mind, after 7-8 miles it could be as simple as old age catching up with you.

Re: Coenzymw Q10

You may have read this already Zulu, but I'll post the link incase you haven't.
I do think Fogey may have a point about claudication though.
Best check it out.

https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-sup...0/art-20362602

Re: Coenzymw Q10

Did you ask your doctor about this?