CO-ENZYME Q10

CoQ-10, synthesized by the body, is a fat-soluble compound (chemical), which is necessary for the proper functioning and chemical reactions of many organs in the body. It acts as an antioxidant (cell-damaging substance), neutralizing free radicals (waste products made in the body during energy production).

Primary dietary sources of CoQ10 include oily fish (such as salmon and tuna), organ meats (such as liver), and whole grains. Most individuals obtain sufficient amounts of CoQ10 through a balanced diet, but supplementation may be useful for individuals with particular health conditions. 

IS CoQ-10 an essential element of the body?

We like CoQ-10 become regular in our body, so it does not come in the definition of essential elements. With aging, its production in the body starts decreasing. By the age of 40, the level of CoQ-10 remains 95.3% in the liver, 72.63% in the kidney and 68.23% in the heart. At the age of 80, its volume in the body remains 50%. A very small amount of CoQ-10 (5 mg daily) is available from a normal diet. It is found in abundance only in Kaleji (meat of animal parts), which we do not eat regularly. Sometimes in some diseases its need increases and the body is not able to produce as much. In such a situation it is necessary to take the capsules of CoQ-10. Due to lack of CoQ-10 in the body, heart diseases are arrhythmia, atherosclerosis, congestive heart failure, angina and high blood pressure and diabetes, gum disease and stomach abscesses etc.

How CoQ-10 works?

CoQ-10 is an important component of the electron transport chain in mitochondria. In mitochondria, life energy adenosine triphosphate or ATP is produced by the phosphorylation (oxidative phosphorylation) of elements derived from the metabolism of fatty acids, sugars and proteins. The enzyme mechanism used for CoQ-10 electron transport chains is the major sub-component of complexes I, II and III, respectively. It changes the location of electrons from complex I (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide dehydrogenase) and complex II (succinate dehydrogenase) to complex III (ubiquinone-cytochrome c reductase). In this way it serves a very specific role in cellular energy production.

Functions of CoQ-10 in the body

The basic function of CoQ-10 is to produce energy in cells. It is a major component of the internal membrane of mitochondria in cells. The mitochondria are considered to be the power-houses of the cell and this is the life energy ATP used for various cellular metabolic functions and production of many elements. (Adenosine triphosphate ATP). CoQ-10 is an extremely powerful antioxidant like vitamins E and C which protect our entire body and soft organs from external and internal deadly free radicals. Apart from these, it also performs many important functions in the body such as protecting cell membranes and helping in cellular signaling system.

Food that contains CoQ-10 include

• Spinach

• Broccoli

• Soybeans

• Whole grains

• Chicken

• Organ meats

• Grapes

BENEFITS OF COQ-10

• Improve heart health

• Reducing migraines

• Easing statin  side effects

• Anti ageing

• Antioxidant

• Dental disease

• Chronic kidney disease