COQ10 vs Propranolol for heart & lipids
Short answer: For heart & lipids, users rate them about the same: 100% report improvement with COQ10 (21 reports) and 100% with Propranolol (12 reports).
COQ10 has 176 meta-analyses and 405 randomized trials on PubMed; Propranolol has 268 and 1,961.
Based on 713 reports about COQ10 and 166 about Propranolol. Not medical advice.
| COQ10 Supplement | Propranolol Medication | |
|---|---|---|
| Users say it helped | 65%helped164 reports · high confidence | 79%helped105 reports · high confidence |
| Verdict | Mostly positive | Mostly positive |
| Research | AResearch: Strong | AResearch: Strong |
| Meta-analyses / RCTs | 176 / 405 | 268 / 1,961 |
| Mainly used for | ||
| Anxiety % reporting improvement | 100% (3) | 94% (101) |
| Energy % reporting improvement | 93% (97) | — |
| Heart & lipids % reporting improvement | 100% (21) | 100% (12) |
| Focus % reporting improvement | 68% (19) | 100% (4) |
| Mood % reporting improvement | 91% (11) | 20% (5) |
| Common side effects | aggression, brain fog, skin rash, stomach issues | insomnia, depression, fatigue, weight gain |
| Typical dose reported | 200 mg | Not listed |
These findings suggested that CoQ10 pretreatment is an effective intervention in improving IVF/ICSI outcomes for women with DOR. Still, this meta-analysis included relatively limited sample sizes with poor descriptions of their methodologies. Rigorously conducted trials are needed in the future.
Ann Med, 2024 ↗“I rely on 200mg of Qunol Co-enzyme Q10 to take with my 40mg of Crestor to prevent statin side effects. Works wonderfully.”
In this systematic review and network meta-analysis, mirtazapine, biperiden, and vitamin B6 were associated with the greatest efficacy for AIA, with vitamin B6 having the best efficacy and tolerance profile. Trazodone, mianserin, and propranolol appeared as effective alternatives with slightly less favorable efficacy and tolerance profiles. These findings should assist prescribers in selecting an appropriate medication for treating AIA.
JAMA Netw Open, 2024 ↗“I just got a script for propranolol that I can take as needed and it's been a game changer.”
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