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Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is a key component of the mitochondria—the energy-producing units of the cells in your body. Since your heart cells can’t function without energy, they can’t function without CoQ10. † As you age, your body's natural production of CoQ10 declines, making CoQ10 supplementation even more important.
Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is a key component of the mitochondria--the energy-producing units of the cells in your body. Since your heart cells can't function without energy, they can't function without CoQ10. † As you age, your body's natural production of CoQ10 declines, making CoQ10 supplementation even more important.
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| Suggested Use
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| One softgel capsule three times daily.
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| Ingredients/Supplement Facts
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| Supplement Facts |
Serving Size: 1 Softgel Capsule |
| Ingredients |
Amount |
%DV |
| Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) (ubiquinone 10) |
100 mg |
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| Calories |
5 |
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| Other
Ingredients:soybean oil, gelatin, glycerin, beeswax, and lecithin. |
Contains No: sugar, salt, yeast, wheat, gluten, corn, dairy products, artificial coloring, artificial flavoring and preservatives. This product contains natural ingredients; color variations are normal.
†: Daily value not established.
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How Does It
Work?:
CoQ10, also referred to as coenzyme Q 10 or
ubiquinone, is a natural
fat-soluble nutrient present in virtually all living cells in the body.
CoQ10 has a crucial role as a cofactor in the mitochondrial synthesis of
cellular energy. CoQ10 also functions as a potent
antioxidant.
The Mitochondria: Engine of the Cell
Mitochondria are highly specialized structures (organelles) within each
nucleated cell—almost considered a “cell within a cell.” The number of
mitochondria in a cell depends on the cell's function. Therefore, cells that
require heavy energy demands—heart muscle cells, for example—have higher counts
of mitochondria. The mitochondria's primary responsibility is to capture most of
the energy in nutrients and convert it into cellular energy. This energy
conversion and storage is a complex, multi-step process, but it follows a very
specific pathway.
Converted cellular energy is stored in the
energy-yielding molecule adenosine triphosphate (ATP) used to fuel the cell's
activities. (This is similar to the energy stored in gasoline that is used to
fuel automobiles). Because this process requires oxygen, it is often referred to
as cellular respiration. Pulling as many electrons out of the nutrients as
possible is the goal of cellular respiration. That's why part of the pathway is
referred to as the electron pathway chain.5,6 CoQ10 functions as a
vital link in the process of converting nutrients into ATP. Cellular respiration
and the electron transport chain are completely dependent on CoQ10.
Mitochondria are encased in double membranes.
The smooth outer membrane encloses the periphery of the mitochondria and the
inner membrane is enfolded to form the cristae. CoQ10 is found in the cristae
folds. These folds provide a large surface area for cellular respiration, much
in the way that a complex shore adds more miles of coastline.
Mitochondria are unusual organelles in that
they contain their own deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and ribonucleic acid (RNA).
Insufficient CoQ10 levels may have an effect on cellular respiration and
mitochondrial DNA.
CoQ10 and Support of Cardiac Health
Cardiac cells require large amounts of uninterrupted energy. They have a greater
number of mitochondria and subsequently more CoQ10 than any other type of cell.6,7
Because of this association, CoQ10's support of cardiac health is well
researched and documented.† CoQ10 supports healthy heart
contractility and subsequent circulation, healthy blood pressure levels already
within the normal limits, and exercise endurance.†2,7-11
CoQ10 and Support of Immune Health
CoQ10 is necessary for immune health. Increased free radical activity causes
damage to cell membranes, mitochondria, and DNA. Supplementation with CoQ10
provides enhanced antioxidant activity that is supportive of the immune system.
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