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Effect of Coenzyme Q10 Supplementation on Sarcopenia, Frailty, and Falls: A Scoping Review
J Bolt1, S Sandhu, A Mohammadi
1Jennifer Bolt, 505 Doyle Ave, Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada, V1Y 6V8, Phone: 250-469-7070 ext. 13459, Email: jennifer.bolt@ubc.ca, ORCiD ID: 0000-0001-7597-8036.
Abstract:
Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is well-known for its antioxidant effects and has been highlighted in research related to aging and many age-related conditions. However, there is limited research on the benefit of CoQ10 supplementation in conditions impacting the physical robustness of older adults, such as sarcopenia, frailty, falls and osteoporosis. This scoping review identified and summarized 4 studies that assessed the effects of exogenous CoQ10 on outcomes relating to sarcopenia, frailty, and falls. Results of the studies showed statistically significant improvements in a variety of physical robustness related outcomes, however several limitations of these studies prevent conclusive recommendations from being drawn regarding the benefit of CoQ10 supplementation in these conditions. A well-designed randomized control trial assessing the benefit of CoQ10 supplementation on clinically relevant outcomes related to sarcopenia, frailty, and falls may be warranted.
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