The Use of the Coenzyme Q10 as a Food Supplement in the Management of Fibromyalgia: A Critical Review

The coenzyme Q(10) is a naturally occurring benzoquinone derivative widely prescribed as a food supplement for different physical conditions and pathologies. This review aims to sum up the key structural and functional characteristics of Q(10), taking stock of its use in people affected by fibromyalgia. A thorough survey has been conducted, using Pubmed, Scifinder, and ClinicalTrials.gov as the reference research applications and registry database, respectively. Original articles, reviews, and editorials published within the last 15 years, as well as open clinical investigations in the field, if any, were analyzed to point out the lights and shadows of this kind of supplementation as they emerge from the literature.

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This review summarizes the structural and functional characteristics of coenzyme Q(10) and evaluates its use in individuals affected by fibromyalgia. Through a comprehensive analysis of literature and clinical studies from the past 15 years, the advantages and limitations of this supplement are highlighted.