Evaluating the Role of Coenzyme Q10 in Migraine Therapy-A Narrative Review

Migraine, with a prevalence of 14-15% in the world population, is one of the diseases that markedly reduce patients' quality of life. Despite extensive therapeutic tools, the search for substances that may have potential therapeutic properties in migraine patients is still ongoing. Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10), as a natural and potent antioxidant, appears to be a valuable adjunct in treating and preventing many conditions, such as cardiovascular, metabolic, autoimmune, or neurodegenerative diseases. This review aims to evaluate if CoQ10 can be a potential therapeutic agent in the treatment of migraine. Based on the studies discussed, CoQ10 may have applications in migraine therapy due to its potent anti-inflammatory and oxidative stress-reducing properties. Furthermore, by improving mitochondrial function, CoQ10 can contribute to the energy supply to brain cells, which is particularly important in migraine. Supplementation with CoQ10 in a wide range of doses has resulted in many therapeutic benefits in subjects, including a decrease in the frequency and duration of migraine attacks, a reduction in nausea, a lower maximum pain during an attack, and fewer days with migraine. Therefore, it seems that CoQ10 may be a relevant therapeutic supplement for the treatment and prevention of migraine.