CO Q10, or Coenzyme Q10
Vitamin Supplementation for Your Eyes

Co q10, or Coenzyme Q10, also known as ubiquinone is a naturally-occurring compound found in virtually every cell in the human body.

It acts as part of another class of substances called enzymes, and is essential for the health of cells, tissues, and organs.

This important fat-soluble antioxidant is found in many foods and made by the body, particularly in heart muscle cells, and is present in all human cells within special structures called mitochondria (the energy generators of the cells) where they synthesize ATP (the energy "currency" of all cells).

Also involved in cell respiration, electron transfer, and the control of oxidation reactions, Co Q10 is important for the health of cells and is particularly vital for the skin.

This essential substance is normally made by the liver and as we get older, our bodies produce it less efficiently.

The level of Coenzyme Q10 is also decreased when someone is placed on statin drugs and is not routinely recommended in combination with statin therapy.

Many studies have confirmed that this antioxidant is effective for the treatment of heart failure, angina, and high blood pressure and protects the body from free radicals that may result in skin damage caused by the suns harmful effects.

While not recommended during pregnancy or lactation, Co Q10 is generally well tolerated with no serious adverse effects over long term use.

That’s why it is popular with those who have active lifestyles or for more mature adults, who need it as a vital catalyst required for the creation of all the aerobic energy needed to maintain life.

A typical dose of Coenzyme Q10 is 30 to 100 mg three times a day.

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