Coenzyme Q10 status, glucose parameters, and antioxidative capacity in college athletes.

Chien-Chang HoChing-Yu TsengHung-Wun ChenYi-Wen ChiuMing-Chih TsaiPo-Sheng ChangPing-Ting Lin

Published in: Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition (2020)

Athletes may suffer from a marginal coenzyme Q10 deficiency, and the level was related to glycemic control and antioxidant capacity. Further interventional studies are needed to clarify an adequate dose of coenzyme Q10 supplementation in athletes to optimize their coenzyme Q10 status and athletic performance or recovery during exercise.

Keyphrases

glycemic control
blood glucose
type diabetes
high school
high intensity
insulin resistance
weight loss
blood pressure
anti inflammatory
skeletal muscle