Ubiquinone
About
Ubiquinone belongs to the class of medications called nutritional supplements used to treat coenzyme Q10 deficiency and reduce mitochondrial disorders' symptoms. Coenzyme Q10 deficiency is a condition that can affect many parts of the body, especially the brain, kidneys, and muscles. As its name suggests, the deficiency involves a shortage of a substance called Coenzyme Q10.
Ubiquinone contains Ubiquinone. It has antioxidant property and prevent tissue damage, helps fight oxidative stress, slows down the effects of ageing, protects cognitive health, and improves metabolic functions and heart health.
Take Ubiquinone as recommended. You may experience common side effects, such as nausea, upset stomach, vomiting, loss of appetite, diarrhoea, and skin rash. These side effects do not necessitate medical treatment and will fade with time. However, if these side effects last more than a week, you should seek medical help.
It is advised to consult a doctor before using the Ubiquinone if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Please tell your doctor if you have malabsorption syndrome (difficulty absorbing nutrition from food) so that a doctor may change the dosage form. If you have a history of seizures (fits), liver disease, kidney disease, diabetes, or heart problems, please inform your doctor before using the Ubiquinone.
Uses of Ubiquinone
Medicinal Benefits
Ubiquinone contains Ubiquinone used to treat Coenzyme Q10 deficiency or reduce the symptoms of mitochondrial disorders (conditions that affect energy production in the body's cells). It has antioxidant property and prevent tissue damage, helps fight oxidative stress, slows down the effects of ageing, protects cognitive health, and improves metabolic functions and heart health.
Directions for Use
Storage
Side Effects of Ubiquinone
- Nausea
- Upset stomach
- Vomiting
- Loss of appetite
- Diarrhoea
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
Do not take Ubiquinone if you're allergic to any ingredient in it. If you are pregnant or a nursing mother, it is advised to consult a doctor before using the Ubiquinone. Please tell your doctor if you have malabsorption syndrome (difficulty absorbing nutrition from food) so that a doctor may change the dosage form. If you have a history of seizures (fits), liver disease, kidney disease, diabetes, or heart problems, please inform your doctor before using the Ubiquinone.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interactions: Ubiquinone may have an interaction with anticoagulant medications (anisindione, dicumarol, warfarin)
Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/Established.
Drug-Disease Interactions: No interactions found/Established.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
cautionIt is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Ubiquinone. However, as a precautionary measure, it is advisable not to take or limit alcohol.
Pregnancy
consult your doctorUbiquinone is considered possibly safe to use during pregnancy. However, do not use this product without medical advice if you are pregnant.
Breast Feeding
cautionIt is not known whether ubiquinone passes into breast milk. Do not use this product without medical advice if you are breastfeeding.
Driving
not applicableUbiquinone does not have any reported interaction; hence, you can discuss with your doctor if you experience any difficulty.
Liver
consult your doctorLimited information is available regarding using Ubiquinone in patients suffering from liver impairment. If you have any concerns, please consult your doctor. Your doctor will advise only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Kidney
consult your doctorLimited information is available regarding using Ubiquinone in patients suffering from kidney impairment. If you have any concerns, please consult your doctor. Your doctor will advise only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Children
cautionLimited information is available regarding the usage of Ubiquinone in children. Please seek medical advice from your doctor before using Ubiquinone.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Choose foods that are high in nutrients, such as fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.
- Replace fatty protein sources with lean alternatives and consume small amounts of healthy fat sources for optimum health.
- Instead of saturated and trans fats, use monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats (fish, nuts, and vegetable oils).
- Choose/prepare foods and beverages with fewer added sugars/caloric sweeteners.
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Ubiquinone deficiency / Coenzyme Q10 deficiency: It is a condition that can affect many parts of the body, especially the muscles, brain, and kidneys. As its name suggests, the deficiency involves a shortage of a substance called Coenzyme Q10. Ubiquinone deficiency can lead to seizures, poor muscle tone, intellectual disabilities, involuntary muscle contractions, and eye problems.
FAQs
Ubiquinone is used to treat Coenzyme Q10 deficiency or to reduce the symptoms of mitochondrial disorders (conditions that affect energy production in the body's cells). It has antioxidant property and prevent tissue damage, helps fight oxidative stress, slows down the effects of ageing, protects cognitive health, and improves metabolic functions and heart health.
Ubiquinone is the only fat-soluble antioxidant that our body can produce. It is present in all our body cells, and its production is controlled by the same pathway that controls cholesterol synthesis. Ubiquinone is present in many animal protein sources, vegetables, fruits and cereals.
Two major contributing factors to Ubiquinone deficiency are age and the use of statins. As we get older, the ability to naturally produce Ubiquinone reduces. Statin drugs can inhibit the body's natural production of Ubiquinone during use. Statins block cholesterol synthesis, which is a key step for Ubiquinone biosynthesis, and therefore it has been linked to a reduction in Ubiquinone levels in the body.
Symptoms of Ubiquinone deficiency include physical fatigue and muscle weakness, even while undertaking relatively non-strenuous physical activities such as walking. Low Ubiquinone levels can also cause mental fatigue, with symptoms including difficulty in concentrating and memory lapses.
If you miss a dose, try to take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and take the scheduled dose instead.
