| Coenzyme Q-10 exists in every cell
throughout our body and is a major component in the production of
cellular energy, metabolism and free radical scavenging. As we age, our
liver’s ability to synthesize Coenzyme Q-10 gradually declines and this
is a major contributor to the aging process. Coenzyme Q-10 also helps to
support the immune function, produce cellular energy and promote
anti-aging effects. |
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- Coenzyme Q-10 (ubiquinone) 30mg
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- Supports cardiovascular health in individuals with
risk factors for
heart disease and related diseases
- Provides antioxidant protection
- Promotes cellular energy
- Promotes anti-aging effects
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| Contains no wheat, gluten, corn, soy,
dairy, preservatives or artificial color. Store in a cool
dry place. |
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| Take 1 to 2 capsules daily with meals or
as directed by a health care practitioner. |
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What is Co-Q-10?
Co-enzyme Q10 is a vitamin-like compound also known as
ubiquinone. Ubiquinone combines two terms to describe this
substance –quinone is a type of coenzyme and ubiquitous
indicates it exists everywhere in the human body. CoQ10 plays an
important role in the body’s energy production and is an
essential component of the mitochondria, where it helps to
metabolize fats and carbohydrates and maintain cell membrane
flexibility. CoQ10 is also involved in the production of several
key enzymes that are used to create ATP (Adenosine triphosphate),
a key energy storage molecule. Without CoQ10, you would not be
alive.
CoQ10 is also an effective antioxidant that may beneficially
affect the aging process. As we age, our body’s production of
CoQ10 declines by as much as 80%. Because it is so important to
energy production, and therefore life, researchers believe that
this decline may be a factor in the effects of aging on the
human body.
The highest levels of CoQ10 are found in tissues in the body
that work the hardest; like the heart, the liver, etc. Initial
studies into CoQ10 found that persons with cardiac
insufficiencies had very low levels of CoQ10, and that
supplementation increased CoQ10 levels. So CoQ10 is not only an
effective antioxidant, but it supports cardiovascular health as
well.
When and How should I take Co-Q-10?
CoQ10 works better if taken with fats and oils. Many CoQ10
supplements contain oils in the base and are sold as liquid
filled softgel capsules. All forms of CoQ10 will work better if
taken with a meal containing fats or with healthy supplements
providing fat, such as fish oil, flax oil, coconut oil, etc.
COENZYME Q 10 (Co-Q-10) & THE HEART
The cardiovascular system consists of the heart and
approximately 60 thousand miles of blood vessels, called
arteries and veins. The heart pumps blood around the body. The
vessels nourish cells by transporting nutrients and waste
products, through the blood, around the body.
Any interruption in blood supply, for example a heart attack or
stroke, causes tissue death so the maintenance of a healthy
cardiovascular system is essential.
Some medications deplete heart supporting nutrients like
coenzyme Q10, magnesium, potassium and zinc. Ironically several
of these medications are used to treat cardiovascular disease.
Cholesterol lowering medication can deplete coenzyme Q10.
Diuretics, used for high blood pressure, increase the excretion
of minerals like magnesium and potassium. This can cause
problems maintaining heart rhythm and lead to muscle spasms. ACE
inhibitors deplete zinc. Beta-blockers deplete coenzyme Q10.
CoQ10 improves heart function by increasing cellular
oxygenation. It is one of the ten types of coenzyme Q that are
found in nature, but the only one that is used by humans. It
works in areas like our mitochondria (the powerhouse of the
cell) and cell membranes, to deactivate harmful free radicals.
Free radicals are unstable molecules that in their bid to become
more stable must bump into healthy cells and cause damage.
Coenzyme Q10’s antioxidant properties neutralize free radicals
and therefore reduce damage in tissues. Coenzyme Q10 is
especially important in areas of high metabolic activity because
it is involved in the production of ATP, the primary source of
energy for our body. Deficiency of coenzyme Q10 is so harmful
that low levels of this nutrient have been linked to heart
attack. |
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