CoQ10 and Perimenopause: A Holistic Approach to Energy, Healing, and Balance
I absolutely love talking about perimenopause, even in my early forties.
When chronic, unprocessed emotions remain buried, they often find expression through the body. Perimenopause often begins with unexpected symptoms, and it becomes important to start noticing and understanding these changes.
In my view, this stage of life is an invitation to heal on a deeper level. Healing can be deeply transformative, but it needs solid groundwork first. Just as a dedicated training regimen requires a nutritional foundation to achieve a desired outcome, you can’t embark on a deep healing journey after years of depletion without proper remineralisation. Otherwise, it becomes overstimulation while the body isn’t ready for the change.
Understanding CoQ10 in Menopausal Health
CoQ10 (coenzyme Q10) is a vitamin-like compound naturally produced by the body that plays a key role in energy production and protecting cells from damage. Although the body makes it on its own, levels tend to decline with age, hormonal dip, chronic stress, illness, and certain medications such as statins.
I am not prioritising supplementation unless it is well reasoned. However, unless you regularly eat organ meats, it is difficult to maintain CoQ10 levels through diet alone, especially during menopause, when hormonal changes, stress, and ageing increase demand. It is often necessary to help restore balance.
Symptoms of low CoQ10 during menopause:
•Persistent fatigue or low stamina
•Feeling drained even after rest
•Reduced exercise tolerance or slower recovery
•Muscle weakness or heaviness
•Brain fog or reduced mental clarity
•Difficulty concentrating
•Slower thinking or mental fatigue
•Mood-related symptoms
•Low mood or mild depressive symptoms
•Increased irritability
•Muscle and physical discomfort
•Muscle aches or unexplained soreness
•Increased muscle stiffness
•Reduced physical resilience
•Cardiovascular / circulation-related signs
•Reduced cardiovascular endurance
•Palpitations
•Increased sensitivity to oxidative stress
•Slower recovery from illness or stress
Before supplementing with CoQ10, it is useful to understand that deficiencies in vitamin A, selenium, B vitamins, and magnesium may impair its proper utilisation. For best results, supplementation can be combined with appropriate dietary recommendations.
So how do we choose a suitable CoQ10 supplement? A good option is one that is non-GMO, high-strength, and made with pure ingredients without additives.
A Holistic Perspective on Support and Healing
While CoQ10 can be a valuable support during menopause, it is also important to note that homeopathic remedies may be more effective when nutrient levels are adequately supported. This is because the role of homeopathic remedies is to stimulate the body to return to its natural equilibrium; however, without the essential building blocks needed for this process, they can become overstimulating, or less effective.
It is all about understanding the comprehensive, practical approach that homeopathy offers and how to apply it in practice. These building blocks form the foundation for moving beyond the idea that “homeopathy doesn’t work,” and for highlighting its true potential and benefits when remedies are applied at the right time and under the right conditions.
Personal Experience with CoQ10
Personally, CoQ10 supplementation has been a great support during perimenopause, providing the energy I need to navigate daily life, stay focused on deeper healing, and continue my journey with a stronger constitution, allowing me to go further in the process—so once everything is in place, it is ready to support something even deeper for those who are truly prepared for more, because this phase of life is a golden era not to be wasted, but enjoyed.
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