Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) Supplement

Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is a compound that helps generate energy in cells. It is also a powerful antioxidant that can protect cells from damage and support overall heart health.
Category
Supplement
Where to get
Available at pharmacies, health food stores, and online.
Prepared by Nick Harper, reviewed by Dr. David James Simpson

CoQ10 FAQ


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What is coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10)?

Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is also known as ubiquinone. The active form is ubiquinol, which is better absorbed by the body. As we age, converting ubiquinone to ubiquinol becomes less efficient. Typically, for those over fifty-five, I recommend taking ubiquinol.

What does CoQ10 do to your body?

Your cells use CoQ10 for growth and maintenance. Levels of CoQ10 in your body decrease as you age. CoQ10 levels have also been found to be lower in people with certain conditions, such as heart disease, and in those who take cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins. CoQ10 is found in meat, fish and nuts.

Is coq 10 FDA approved?

It should be noted that CoQ 10 is not approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of any medical condition. Nevertheless, clinicians daily are faced with problems such as SAMS for which there is no definitive clinical evidence to guide treatment decisions.

Do CoQ10 supplements have health benefits?

It is sold in the United States as a dietary supplement. Because CoQ10 has important functions in the body and because people with some diseases have reduced levels of this substance, researchers have been interested in finding out whether CoQ10 supplements might have health benefits.

What is CoQ10 & how does it work?

CoQ10 may help support the skin, brain, and lungs, as well as protect against chronic diseases like cancer or diabetes. More research is needed to understand its benefits, however. Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is a compound that helps generate energy in your cells. With age, your body produces less of it, but you can also get it from supplements or food.

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