Coenzyme Q10 and Cardiovascular Health. - CoQ10 is a vitamin-like compound that is produced
naturally in the human body and is also found in
most living organisms. It is also called ubiquinone,
a combination of quinone, a type of coenzyme, and
ubiquitous, meaning it exists everywhere in the human
body. CoQ10 plays an important role in your
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, which is burned by your body for energy,
and used in the energy transfer between mitochondria
and cells. Without CoQ10, you would not be
able to function!
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 percent. 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. Clinical trials on both
animal and human subjects have revealed a marked
decrease in CoQ10 levels in relation to a wide variety
of diseases. As a free radical scavenger, CoQ10
inhibits lipid peroxidation – a normal aspect of
the aging process that is implicated in certain agerelated
diseases. Studies conducted in the last fifteen
years suggest CoQ10 is important for maintaining
healthy intracellular activity, and some researchers
have compared its efficiency to that of vitamin E,
one of the most effective of all dietary antioxidants.
Research has shown that CoQ10, along with glutathione
and selenium, works to regenerate or recycle
vitamin E after it’s capacity to fight radicals has been
diminished, thereby allowing vitamin E to remain
active as an antioxidant for a longer period of time
in your body.
CoQ10 was first discovered by Dr. Frederick Crane
of the University of Wisconsin in 1957. One year
...
Shop by...
Shop by Brands A,D,E,& K Vita's Single B Vitamins B Complex Vitamins C Vitamins MultiVitamins Single Minerals Essential Fatty Acids Special formulas Single Herbs Herbal Blends Guaranteed Potency Herbs Ayurvedic Herbs Glandular Concentrates
