INFORMATION ON CO-ENZYME Q10
Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) forms part of a family coenzymes Q also called, ubiquinones. It is a vitamin-like, fat-soluble antioxidant naturally found in most tissue of the body.
CoQ10 is a cofactor for the biochemical functioning of other enzymes and essential for the health of every living cell.
It functions primarily as an antioxidant, membrane stabilizer and for mitochondrial ATP synthesis. ATP is the cell's major energy source, driving protein production, muscle contraction and numerous biological processes. As part of the mitochondrial electron transport chain, CoQ10 is vital in the conversion of energy from carbohydrates and fats.
Organs with the highest energy requirements, like the heart, brain skeletal muscle, kidneys and liver, have the highest concentration of CoQ10.
Several studies demonstrated a strong correlation between heart disease and CoQ10 deficiency, as it can help maintain the normal oxidative state of LDL cholesterol, improve circulatory health, and support optimal functioning of the heart muscle. It aids in blood vessel protection, minimises plaque buildup in arteries, and is used to treat muscle breakdown associated with statin medication usage.
Low CoQ10 levels are associated with several diseases including fibromyalgia, depression, male infertility, high blood pressure, aging, migraines, Parkinson's disease, diabetes and gingivitis. Oral supplementation has been shown to improve neurological and muscular symptoms, enhance immune system functioning and help boost physical performance and minimise fatigue.
How it works:
CoQ10 is synthezised from the amino acid L-Tyrosine. It is absorbed from the small intestine into the lymphatics, from where it enters the blood. It is distributed to various tissues of the body and is able to cross the brain barrier.
CoQ10 transports electrons to produce ATP - a process that helps to produce energy, and functions as an mitochondrial antioxidant, neutralising cell damage caused by free radicals - damage that can lead to cancer, heart disease, premature aging and other diseases.
POPULAR USE & PUBLISHED BENEFITS bbbb
- Cardiovascular disease
- Chronic heart failure
- Neurological health
- Mitochondrial disorders
- Immune functioning
- Energy production and metabolism
- Antioxidant
WHOLE FOODS
- Meat: pork heart, reindeer meat, beef heart, pork, beef liver, beef, pork liver, ham
- Oils: soybean, rapeseed, sesame, cottonseed, corn, sunflower, safflower
- Fish: Sardine, mackarel, cuttlefish, yellow tail, tuna, herring, pollock, eel, trout, flatfish
- Nuts, soybeans, peanut, sesame seeds pistachios, walnuts, azuki beans, hazelnuts,almonds, chestnuts
- Chicken and eggs
- Vegetables: spinach, broccoli, sweet potato, sweet pepper, garlic, peas, cauliflower, carrots
RECOMMENDED USE
- Range: 15 - 60mg daily
- Popular use: 30mg daily
- Once daily with meal