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Effects of Coenzyme Q10, Tryptophan, and Magnesium Supplementation on Fatigue in Patients with Fibromyalgia - A Randomized Trial.

Journal of dietary supplements
May 5, 2025
Lluís Rosselló Aubach et al. (3 authors)
Journal ArticleRandomized Controlled TrialHuman StudyClinical
Study Details

Study Goal

The researchers aimed to assess the effects of CoQ10, tryptophan, and magnesium supplementation on fibromyalgia symptoms, particularly fatigue, pain, sleep quality, and functional impact.

Results Summary

The dietary supplement (CoQ10, tryptophan, and magnesium) improved pain intensity, sleep quality, and functional impact in fibromyalgia patients, with no significant effect on fatigue. The ICAF total score improved significantly after 3 months of supplementation. Limitations include a non-significant effect on fatigue and a placebo group showing unexpected fatigue improvement.

Population

Adult patients diagnosed with fibromyalgia for at least two years (mean age: 51.0 years; 96.6% women; 94.4% on pharmacological treatment).

Effective Dosage

Not specified in the abstract.

Duration

Two periods of 3 months each, with a 1-month washout period.

Interactions

None mentioned.

Extracted Claims (7)
InterventionDirectionEndpointPopulationDosageImpactClaim #
CoQ10, tryptophan, and magnesium supplementation
decrease
fatigue
patients with FM
-
improved significantly
#1
CoQ10, tryptophan, and magnesium supplementation
decrease
pain intensity
patients with FM
-
significantly decreased
#2
CoQ10, tryptophan, and magnesium supplementation
decrease
sleep quality
patients with FM
-
showed a significant reduction
#3
CoQ10, tryptophan, and magnesium supplementation
decrease
functional impact
patients with FM
-
showed a significant reduction
#4
CoQ10, tryptophan, and magnesium supplementation
decrease
ICAF total score
patients with FM
-
improved significantly
#5
placebo
decrease
fatigue
patients with FM
-
improved significantly
#6
placebo
decrease
pain intensity
patients with FM
-
significantly decreased
#7
Abstract

Fibromyalgia (FM) is a prevalent and multifactorial condition requiring pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions for its management. Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10), magnesium, and tryptophan are associated with FM symptoms, but their combined effects in this condition are poorly understood. The objective of the study was to assess the effects of CoQ10, tryptophan, and magnesium supplementation in patients with FM. This single-center, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, two-period, two-sequence crossover study included adult patients diagnosed with FM for at least two years. The study comprised two periods of three months each, and a one-month washout period between them. Participants were randomized to receive the dietary supplement or placebo. The primary endpoint was the change in the item fatigue of the combined index of fibromyalgia impact in patients (ICAF). Secondary outcomes included changes in the remaining ICAF factors and items and in the total score. Of 110 enrolled patients, 89 (mean age: 51.0 years; 96.6% women) completed the study. Most participants (94.4%) were on pharmacological treatment for FM. Fatigue improved significantly in the placebo group, with a non-significant reduction in the dietary supplement group. Pain intensity significantly decreased in both groups, while sleep quality and functional impact showed a significant reduction in the dietary supplement group. The ICAF total score improved significantly after 3 months of receiving the dietary supplement. Adverse events (n = 35) were mild and homogenously distributed between groups. The dietary supplement was efficacious in improving physical aspects of FM, including pain, sleep quality, and impact, and showed good tolerability.

Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
HumansUbiquinoneFemaleDietary SupplementsFibromyalgiaMiddle AgedFatigueDouble-Blind MethodTryptophanMaleCross-Over StudiesMagnesiumAdultSleep Quality
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Quality Scores
Safety80
Efficacy70/10
Quality80/10
Research Impact Scores
APT Score0.05
Weight Score2.60
Normalized Score0.76
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