CoEnzime Q-10

Coenzyme Q10
Coenzyme Q10 is an essential nutrient that supplies the biochemical "spark" that creates cellular energy. CoQ10, a complex organic compound also know as ubiquinone, is produced naturally in all plants and animals.
The ability of the human body to manufacture its own CoQ10 can decrease with age. Without it, muscles, nerve impulses and body organ activities may slow down. CoQ10 is recommended for cardiovascular health, aging, infections, periodontal disease and increased energy levels.
What is Coenzyme Q10?
Coenzyme Q10 is a rising star on the nutritional health enhancement stage. Coenzyme Q10 is best understood as a central player in the moment by moment process of extracting the energy contained in our food. Without a steady transfer of energy from the foods we eat, delivered into our energy-dependent metabolic machinery, our life-force could not be sustained.
Our quality of health is directly related to usable cellular energy. It has been estimated that with a 25% deficiency in coenzyme Q10, serious metabolic health problems arise, and at a 75% deficiency, death ensues.
How is Coenzyme Q10 Created?
Coenzyme Q10 is also called ubiquinone, because its presence in nature is ubiquitous, meaning universal or everywhere. Plant and animal foods regularly supply the body with a daily micro-stream of coenzyme Q10. The body is able to produce coenzyme Q10 if adequate other nutrition is present and liver function is healthy. Deficiencies of coenzyme Q10 can arise when people fail to choose most of their food from the natural whole food category. Manufactured and refined foods may fail to deliver sufficient quantities of coenzyme Q10, or the nutrition required to produce coenzyme Q10 in the body.
Who Should Use Coenzyme Q10?
Coenzyme Q10 supplementation makes the most sense in those who are older, in whom nutritional deficiencies and compromised liver function have curtailed coenzyme Q10 production. Every bodily system will benefit in the older person. Of special importance is the way coenzyme Q10 enhances immune system performance, cardio performance, especially with heart failure and congestive heart failure, and liver and kidney performance. Nevertheless for those who seek optimal nutritional enablement, daily supplementation can be justified without regard to age (30 to 60 mg).
Is Coenzyme Q10 An Antioxidant?
Coenzyme Q10 also acts as an antioxidant, preserving our cells from damage due to inappropriate oxidation. Inappropriate oxidation accelerates the cellular decline of body tissues and the aging process. Athletes in particular may benefit from 30 to 60 mg per day due to the greater flow of oxygen through the body. Even those who daily endeavor to stay physically fit may need to enhance control over inappropriate oxidation.
How Do I Use Coenzyme Q10?
Routine daily supplementation is recommended in the older set, and may be useful in a younger set suffering from chronic infections of any kind, and chronic fatigue syndrome. Coenzyme Q10 is oil soluble and best absorbed in the oily meal portion, so it should be taken with meals.
Anywhere from 30mg to 120mg per day may be appropriate, depending on age, size, and severity of health problems. Higher doses are quite well tolerated if you and your physician feel it will be beneficial. It is best to divide your daily dose into 30 to 60 mg doses taken at meal time. Divided doses ensure more successful absorption of the full daily dosage.
Speak With Your Physician!
Please speak with your physician before starting coenzyme Q10, if you have serious health problems and/or heart failure being treated by medication. This helps your physician monitor your expected benefit and tailor medication. Coenzyme Q10 is a natural part of human nutrition. You may want to present this information sheet to your physician