CLAIM CARD
Mechanistically, CoQ10's role as a mitochondrial electron carrier and lipid-soluble antioxidant provides a plausible substrate for cardiometabolic benefit. Zhang (2026) documented significant reductions in inflammatory markers alongside glycemic improvements, consistent with mechanistic pathways linking mitochondrial dysfunction to insulin resistance and chronic inflammation. Preclinical data cited within this systematic review support CoQ10-mediated improvements in endothelial function and oxidative stress buffering. The RCT by Donnino (2015) extends this mechanistic framework to critical illness, where mitochondrial bioenergetic failure is a hallmark of septic shock.
Evidence grade: exploratory
Contradiction status: none
Publication: b8dee5f7-0023-4af5-bacc-446de915555a
Provenance: Derivation Web chain
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