Q10 coenzima

Q10 coenzyme

Coenzyme Q10 represents a fundamental element for the proper functioning of mitochondria, intracellular organelles that play a central role in the process of cellular respiration, through which they produce energy in the form of ATP.

Coenzyme Q10, is most abundant in the heart, liver, kidneys and pancreas, is present in every cell of the body, not surprisingly, the scientific term by which it is indicated as ubiquinone, from the Latin ubi, meaning everywhere. It is also referred to as vitamin Q but, because it is synthesized by the body, it cannot be considered a true vitamin.

Q10 levels become depleted with age and the use of certain medications. Each body requires different amounts of Q10 depending on health, age and lifestyle. CoQ10 is a natural antioxidant that activates cellular energy production. This function is particularly important for organs with high energy demands, such as the heart, liver and kidneys. CoQ10 concentration tends to decrease with aging resulting in a decrease in energy efficiency and antioxidant activity.

Low levels are also recorded in the presence of certain chronic conditions, such as those resulting from heart problems, Parkinson’s disease, muscular dystrophy, diabetes, cancer, AIDS and statin therapy. Lower Q10 values were also found in athletes involved in endurance sports.

Good coenzyme Q10 supplementation helps to:

• Support for cardiovascular disease
• Promotes the maintenance of heart health
• Prevents thromboses
• Relieves angina pains
• Relieves myopathy caused by statins (muscle fatigue).
• Antioxidant protection from free radicals
• Slows down ageing
• Important for people taking certain medications such as statins
• Replenishes CoQ10 supplies that naturally decline with age
• Produces cellular energy where our body needs it
• Useful in endurance sports
• Reduce fatigue and improve athletic performance

No specified side effects or toxicity even at high doses.