Coenzyme Q10, or CoQ10, is a health supplement that plays many important roles in the human body. Coenzyme Q10 supplements are used to treat a variety of diseases, including Parkinson's disease, heart disease and others. Typical doses of coenzyme Q10 range from 30 to 200 mg per day, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center, although the specific dose depends on the condition being treated. Like other health supplements, you should consult a health care provider before taking coenzyme Q10.
Parkinson's Disease
One common use of coenzyme Q10 is in treating Parkinson's disease. The doses used to treat Parkinson's disease are typically higher than doses used for other reasons, often starting at 300 mg per day. In certain situations, Parkinson's disease may be treated with doses of up to 3,000 mg per day, the Linus Pauling Institute states. You should only take doses this large under close supervision of a qualified healthcare provider.
Heart Disease
Heart disease is another common condition treated with coenzyme Q10 supplements. Doses of 100 mg per day are often taken by healthy adults to prevent heart failure, MedlinePlus reports. A person who had experienced a heart attack may take a higher dose of 120 mg per day to prevent a second heart attack. Doses of 120 to 200 mg per day may also help lower blood pressure.
Deficiency
The human body can produce coenzyme Q10, which means that cases of coenzyme Q10 deficiency rarely result from a lack of dietary intake. However, certain health conditions can cause a coenzyme Q10 deficiency, which is often treated with a dose of 150 mg per day, MedlinePlus states.
Other Diseases
Several other diseases may be treated with coenzyme Q10 at different doses. A dose of 100 mg per day is often used to treat muscular dystrophy. Diseases affecting the mitochondria, such as mitochondrial encephalomyopathies, are often treated with 150 to 160 mg per day. A dose of 200 mg per day can be taken to treat HIV/AIDS.
Additional Uses
Coenzyme Q10 can also be taken to treat male infertility, at a dose of 200 to 300 mg per day. Doses of 300 mg per day may also prevent migraine headaches. Preeclampsia, a condition that sometimes arises during pregnancy, may be prevented with daily doses of 200 mg of coenzyme Q10, from the 20th week of pregnancy until delivery.
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