Coenzyme Q-10 (CoQ10)

What is Coenzyme Q10?

Coenzyme Q10 (ubiquinone) is a fat-soluble vitamin-like substance present in every cell of the body.

Our bodies are able to produce some amount of the CoQ10 that we need. The rest is synthesized from the foods we eat. Coenzyme Q10 is synthesized in all tissues and in healthy individuals normal levels are maintained both by CoQ10 intake and by the body's synthesis of CoQ10. It has no known toxicity or side effects.

CoQ10 levels decrease with age and are low in patients with some chronic diseases such as heart conditions, muscular dystrophies, Parkinson's disease, diabetes. Some prescription medications may also lower CoQ10 levels. Levels of CoQ10 in the body can be increased by taking CoQ10 supplements.

Uses for Coenzyme Q10

• High blood pressure (hypertension)
• Alzheimer's disease
• Angina (chest pain from clogged heart arteries)
• Cardiomyopathy (dilated, hypertrophic)
• Exercise performance
• Gum disease (periodontitis)
• Heart attack (acute myocardial infarction)
• Heart failure
• Heart protection during surgery
• Muscular dystrophies

Coenzyme Q10 food sources

Coenzyme Q10 is naturally present in small amounts in a wide variety of foods. But is particularly high in fish and meat. The highest dietary sources of Coenzyme Q10 come from fresh sardines and mackerel, the heart, liver and meat of beef, lamb and pork along with eggs.

There are also plenty of vegetable sources of Coenzyme Q10. The richest are spinach, broccoli, peanuts, wheat germ and whole grains. However, the amount is significantly smaller than that found in meats. Also, it is important to note that these foods must be raw, fresh and unprocessed - no milling, canning, preserving, freezing.

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