Complementary/Integrative Therapies That Work: A Review of the Evidence.
Study Goal
The researchers aimed to evaluate the role of Coenzyme Q10 as an adjunctive therapy for heart failure.
Results Summary
The study suggests Coenzyme Q10 can be useful as adjunctive therapy for heart failure, though the abstract does not provide specific efficacy details.
Population
Patients with heart failure (specifics not detailed).
Effective Dosage
Not specified
Duration
Not specified
Interactions
None mentioned
| Intervention | Direction | Endpoint | Population | Dosage | Impact | Claim # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Acupuncture | decrease | chronic low back pain | - | - | is effective | #1 |
Mind-body interventions | decrease | insomnia | - | - | may be helpful | #2 |
Exercise | decrease | anxiety symptoms | - | - | can reduce | #3 |
fish oil | decrease | hypertriglyceridemia | - | - | can be useful | #4 |
St. John's wort | decrease | depression | - | - | can be useful | #5 |
Ginkgo biloba extract | decrease | dementia | - | - | can be useful | #6 |
coenzyme Q10 | decrease | heart failure | - | - | can be useful | #7 |
Probiotic supplementation | decrease | antibiotic-associated diarrhea | - | - | can significantly reduce | #8 |
Significant evidence supports the effectiveness and safety of several complementary or integrative treatment approaches to common primary care problems. Acupuncture is effective in the management of chronic low back pain. Mind-body interventions such as cognitive behavior therapy, yoga, tai chi, qi gong, and music therapy may be helpful for treating insomnia. Exercise can reduce anxiety symptoms. Herbal preparations and nutritional supplements can be useful as first-line therapy for certain conditions, such as fish oil for hypertriglyceridemia, St. John's wort for depression, and Ginkgo biloba extract for dementia, or as adjunctive therapy, such as coenzyme Q10 for heart failure. Probiotic supplementation can significantly reduce the likelihood of antibiotic-associated diarrhea. Physicians should caution patients about interactions, and counsel them about the quality and safety of herbal and nutritional supplements.