topicCoenzyme Q10 Statin Myalgia Meta-Analysis
claimThey can cause various side effects, in particular statin-associated muscle symptoms (SAMS) associated with mitochondrial dysfunction and micronutrient depletion.
evidence level1
citationKovacic S (2025)
sourceEffects of coenzyme Q10 supplementation on myopathy in statin-treated patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
topicCoenzyme Q10 Statin Myalgia Meta-Analysis
claimOverall, a significant reduction in SAMS, measured as pain intensity, after CoQ10 supplementation was found: weighted mean difference (WMD) -0.96 (95% Confidence Interval -1.88; -0.03), p < 0.05.
evidence level1
citationKovacic S (2025)
sourceEffects of coenzyme Q10 supplementation on myopathy in statin-treated patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
topicCoenzyme Q10 Statin Myalgia Meta-Analysis
claimStatins are effective drugs for lowering hypercholesterolemia and preventing cardiovascular diseases.
evidence level1
citationKovacic S (2025)
sourceEffects of coenzyme Q10 supplementation on myopathy in statin-treated patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
topicCoenzyme Q10 Statin Myalgia Meta-Analysis
claimDespite major advancements in pharmacotherapies and interventional cardiology, substantial residual risk persists among patients with established disease ().
evidence level3
citationWu Xun (2026)
sourceAdvances in cardiovascular supplementation: mechanisms, efficacy, and clinical perspectives
topicCoenzyme Q10 Statin Myalgia Meta-Analysis
claimAdditionally, many nutraceuticals are perceived to possess favorable safety and tolerability profiles compared to conventional medications, making them attractive for long-term risk reduction ().
evidence level3
citationWu Xun (2026)
sourceAdvances in cardiovascular supplementation: mechanisms, efficacy, and clinical perspectives
topicCoenzyme Q10 Statin Myalgia Meta-Analysis
claimBanach et al., 2018 Cicero et al., 2017 Sesso et al., 2008 However, the field is marked by heterogeneous and sometimes contradictory evidence.
evidence level3
citationWu Xun (2026)
sourceAdvances in cardiovascular supplementation: mechanisms, efficacy, and clinical perspectives
topicCoenzyme Q10 Statin Myalgia Meta-Analysis
claimRoth et al., 2020 Ganda et al., 2018 Visseren et al., 2021 Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of mortality worldwide, accounting for nearly one-third of global deaths each year ().
evidence level3
citationWu Xun (2026)
sourceAdvances in cardiovascular supplementation: mechanisms, efficacy, and clinical perspectives