Function: Coenzyme Q-10 is involved in energy production within the mitochondria. In this capacity, coenzyme Q-10 facilitates the conversion food to energy that can be used by the body for activity. Coenzyme Q-10 is also a powerful antioxidant, facilitating the removal of destructive free radicals. Virtually every cell of the human body requires coenzyme Q-10, with heart muscle and the liver having the greatest concentration since their mitochondrial contest is the greatest in the body. Athletic Support: Mitigates muscle damage after high intensity training; Trials indicate CoQ10 benefits both strength and endurance; 300 mg of CoQ10 increased power in Olympic athletes. Fatigue: Deficiency causes fatigue due to its role in mitochondrial energy metabolism; chronic fatigue is common when low. Deficiency Symptoms: Deficiency is poorly understood, but may be caused by synthesis problems in the body rather than insufficiency in the diet. Low blood levels have been reported in people with heart failure, cardiomyopathies, gingivitis (an inflammation of the gums) & hypertension Aging is also associated with lower coenzyme Q-10 levels CoQ10 & Statins: It is now established that many patients on statin drugs (cholesterol lowering medications and HMG CoA Reductase Inhibitors) have lowered coenzyme Q-10 levels and are at increased […]
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