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| Cellular Energy Production |
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Essential to life, CoQ10 works at the cellular level to produce biologic energy in the form of ATP (adenosine triphosphate).
It serves as a vital link in the “electron transport chain,” which is the final step in the production of ATP in the mitochondria inside cells.
If lacking adequate CoQ10, cells become energy-deficient.
Cells if nourished with adequate levels of CoQ10, enable tissues, organs and systems to function optimally. |
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| Antioxidant Protection |
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CoQ10 is a versatile and powerful antioxidant. It functions in a manner similar to Vitamin E.
CoQ10 stabilizes cell membranes, thus protecting them from free-radical damage.
Reduced form of CoQ10, ubiquinol-10, has been found to protect LDL against peroxidation by free radicals more effectively than Vitamin E.
CoQ10 as ubiquinol10 can regenerate and recycle antioxidant vitamins E & C.
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| Heart Health |
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The heart is the hardest-working muscle in the body. Because of its high energy requirements, It needs to be well supplied with CoQ10 at all times. The highest concentration of CoQ10 occurs in mitochondria of the heart muscle tissue.
Numerous clinical studies have demonstrated significant improvements in
heart function with oral administration of CoQ10.
Studies show that pre-supplementation with CoQ10 before cardiac surgery improves
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Tissues and cells involved with immune function are highly energy-dependent and require an adequate supply of CoQ10 for optimal function.
Experimental research on animals has shown that CoQ10 enhances immune functions such as the activity of phagocytes, and antibody production. |
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| Need For CoQ10 Supplementation |
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Studies indicate that blood levels of CoQ10 decline with age. Researchers have demonstrated that inadequate CoQ10 status becomes more prevalent as we age. We may lose our ability to produce adequate amounts of CoQ10 as we age.
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| Periodontal Health |
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Healing and repair of the gingival tissue requires a large amount of cellular energy production.
Published research has reported significant improvement in the health of gingival tissues by oral administration of CoQ10. |
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A number of researchers are speculating that because CoQ10 functions both as a Cell Energizer & Antioxidant, it might play an important role in protecting the brain.
Studies suggest that many neural and brain problems have their beginnings in oxidative damage, inflammation and mitochondrial impairment.
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| Vitamin E’s Partner |
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LDL oxidation is a process suspected as one of the contributing factors in antherogenesis (heart disease). In-vitro studies suggest CoQ10 in combination with Vitamin E protects LDL cholesterol from oxidation more effectively than Vitamin E alone. Protecting LDL from being oxidized by free radicals is now thought to be important for cardiovascular health. |
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