Understanding what is CoQ 10 and Its Benefits

What is CoQ 10?

CoQ 10 is a supplement which was discovered by Dr. Frederick Crane in the year 1957 at the University of Wisconsin, and is taken by people to compensate the deficiency of Coenzyme Q 10 which is an enzyme that is naturally produced in the human body. Apart from supplementing the body with Co-Enzyme Q 10, CoQ 10 provides various other benefits and is taken as a health supplement. CoQ 10 comes in two forms. The traditional CoQ 10 is with Ubiquinone and the latest CoQ 10 Ubiquinol with Ubiquinol nutrient. In CoQ 10, the Co is the abbreviation of Coenzyme, the letter Q stands for quinone and the number 10 stands for the number of isoprenoid which is in the tail portion of the molecule. Like Garcinia, the coq10 supplement can either be purchased online or at any food store.

Getting to know Coenzyme Q 10

Coenzyme Q 10, a substance produced in the human body, found in the mitochondria or energy producing part of your cells, plays a vital role in the process of producing energy and is also a powerful antioxidant. The body should have sufficient coenzyme for the energy producing cells to function properly and it cannot survive without Coenzyme Q 10. But when the body is not be able to produce the required coenzyme it can lead to fatigue and lack of stamina and various other health problems. At this stage CoQ 10 dietary supplements are recommended by the doctor, to help the body get sufficient amount of Coenzyme. The CoQ 10 deficiency is mostly seen in elderly people and very rarely seen in children and young adults.

Causes for CoQ 10 deficiency

• Improper synthesis of CoQ 10

• Insufficient dietary intake

• Aging

• Diseases

• Certain medication

Food sources of CoQ 10

Educating yourselves about the foods that contain CoQ 10 and including these foods in your daily diet will help in the intake of certain amount of CoQ 10 everyday. The foods that contain CoQ 10 are:

• Beef

• Fish - Sardines, yellow tail, tuna and Mackerel

• Reindeer meat

• Pork heart

• Eggs

• Fresh milk

• Broccoli

• Spinach

• Oils - Corn oil, Sesame, and Soya bean oil and Cottonseed oil

• Nuts

• Whole grain

CoQ 10 deficiency can cause

• Weak immune system

• Fatigue

• High blood pressure

• Increased risk of heart disease

• Increased risk of Obesity

• Migraine

• Increased risk of Fibromyalgia

• Neurological disorders

Benefits of CoQ 10

Studies show that taking CoQ 10 has the following benefits

• Builds up energy and fights fatigue

• Protects against heart disease

• Protects the skin from premature aging

• Prevents Migraine

• Helps in weight loss by stimulating metabolism

• Helps to slow the progression of Parkinson's disease

• Lowers Blood Pressure level

• Boosts the immune system

• Improves male fertility

CoQ 10 test and treatment

The deficiency in CoQ 10 can be determined by a blood test in a lab, ordered by a qualified medical professional and treated by regular intake of CoQ 10 supplement which are available in ranges of 10 mg to 300 mg per capsule. Dosage as recommended by the physician.