Table 1.
Characteristics of the study population according to randomization to CoQ10 or placebo.
| Characteristic | Placebo (N=9) | CoQ10 (N=12) |
|---|---|---|
| Age—yr | 60.4 ± 5.9 | 59.3 ± 7.1 |
| Female—no. (%) | 3 (33%) | 5 (42%) |
| White | 8 (89%) | 11 (92%) |
| Current/past smoking | 3 (33%) | 3 (25%) |
| Light/moderate alcohol use | 8 (89%) | 11 (92%) |
| Moderate/vigorous exercise | 6 (67%) | 6 (50%) |
| Health conditions— no. (%) | ||
| Hypertension | 5 (56%) | 5 (42%) |
| Depression | 2 (22%) | 1 (8%) |
| Pulmonary disease | 1 (11%) | 2 (17%) |
| Thyroid disease | 1 (11%) | 1 (8%) |
| Median number concurrent medications, excluding statin, (range) |
5 (1–15) | 4 (1–13) |
| Systolic blood pressure (SBP) | 135.8 ± 10.6 | 125.7 ± 10.7 |
| Body Mass Index (m/Kg2) | 28.3 ± 3.5 | 27.1 ± 3.8 |