What is it?

Ubiquinone (CoQ10) occurs naturally in the body. This antioxidant lives in the mitochondria where it is a force to produce energy. It is fat soluble, hydrophobic, and can integrate into fat membranes. It is an essential compound for maintaining the health and function of the cells. It naturally decreases as we age.
The body produces CoQ10 mostly in the liver by using many B vitamins and amino acids for manufacturing. Some foods can be a source of CoQ10; however, amounts are quite small.

What does it do?

• Heart Health: May improve blood vessel function, decrease blood pressure, and support general heart health.
• Energy levels: May help to improve energy levels and fight fatigue.
• Oxidative stress: Fights free radicals which are linked to chronic diseases like diabetes and neurodegenerative disorders. This may also help with fertility due to its ability to maintain egg quality. It also may improve sperm count.
• Migraine prevention: May reduce the frequency of and severity of migraines.
• Exercise performance. Possible increased performance due to improved energy production. Mixed results.
• Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s disease: There is research that shows that CoQ10 may help to protect the nervous system.
Why do I need it?
A person who is deficient in CoQ10 may have poor muscle control, seizures, cognitive problems, muscle contractions, spasticity, nystagmus (abnormal muscle movements), vision loss and nephrotic syndrome. If deficiency is severe, it may be life threatening. In addition, if you take statins for lipid disorders you may want to take CoQ10 along with the statin to prevent deficiency. The theory goes; if statins reduce CoQ10 then the amount of energy produced will be decreased which will increase the chance of muscle aches and pains.
 

What are the side effects?

Rash, diarrhea, digestive problems, fatigue are some of the issues that can occur while taking this product. It may also cause loss of appetite, heartburn, insomnia, vomiting and headaches. At high doses, for long periods of time, it may cause liver enzymes to rise.
In general, at normal doses, it is safe.
CoQ10 should not be taken with blood thinners due to its ability to make blood thinners less effective. Care should be taken if you already take medication to lower your blood sugar. Talk to your health care provider if you take blood pressure medication or if you have very low blood pressure.

Where do I get it?

CoQ10 is found in oily fish, organ meats other meats, nuts, seeds, and legumes. It is also found in some fruits and vegetables. Unfortunately, most people do not eat enough of these things to keep levels normal in the body.
Supplements are dosed at 100 – 200 mg per day. Check with your health care provider before starting this or any other vitamin or supplement. As always, you want to make sure that you are getting quality products. If you go to the drug/grocery store you will see multiple brands of CoQ10. They may not all be what they advertise. I recommend pharmaceutical grade supplements from Xymogen. CoQ Max is an excellent choice. It is certified to have in it what it says it does, and it is made here in the USA. Their products may only be purchased through a health care provider. I will place a link at the bottom of this page for your convenience.

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