It sparks the chemical conversion of sugar into energy. How it's available Co Q supplements come in chewable wafers and pills, containing between 30 and several hundred milligrams each and recommended for one to three doses per day. Potential for benefit Mixed and still theoretical, not scientifically proven. Potential for harm Small. There's no evidence of complications from Co Q or any suggestion that it interacts with other drugs.
Some users report minor gastrointestinal problems or diarrhea.
The biggest known risk is to the bank account, since the product can be quite expensive, running as much as several hundred dollars per month, depending on the dose. What's next NIH-funded studies of Co Q in patients with Parkinson's disease and Huntington's disease are ongoing. Results won't be available for at least a year. News Jobs AP Shopping Archives Entertain.