Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is present primarily in the mitochondria.

In a thread on this site, it has been suggested that "damaged mitochondria are at the heart of many forms of [Peripheral Neuropathy]."

CoQ10 generates energy in the form of ATP. "Muscle and nerve cells are big users of ATP."

Statins are known to cause peripheral neuropathy and they are also believed to lower CoQ10.

CoQ10 functions in every cell of the body to synthesize energy, and supplementation can help heart, brain, gums, etc.

It is fat-soluble and best taken with meals containing fat. Some have advised to take it with the fattiest meal of the day for maximum absorption.

"Synthesizing CoQ10 is a complex, 17-step process that requires multiple vitamins and enzymes," according to Ross Pelton.

Recommended dosages range from 30 mg to 300 mg or higher.

"CoQ10 has an excellent safety record."

Related Article: Bioavailability of CoQ10 by Dimitri Papadimitriou, Ph.D.