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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. It is estimated that free radicals are responsible for upto 80% of our degenerative diseases such as Cancer, Cataract & premature Aging.
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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 impaired
heart function with oral administration of CoQ10.
CoQ10 deficiency is common in patients with heart diseases, such as Congestive Heart Failure, Angina & Arrhythmia.
Biopsy results from heart tissue in patients with various cardiovascular diseases indicate a CoQ10 deficiency in many of the cases.
Studies show that pre-supplementation with CoQ10 before cardiac surgery improves
recovery and post-surgery cardiac function. |
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| Blood Pressure |
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CoQ10 deficiency was shown to be present in 39% of patients with high blood pressure.
CoQ10 is not a specific high blood pressure supplement. Rather, it seems to correct some hydrosoluble abnormality that in turn has a favorable influence on the blood pressure, which typically comes down only after 4 to 12 weeks of CoQ10 supplementation.
CoQ10 reduces Hypertension; average reductions in both Systolic & Diastolic Blood Pressure are about 10%. It reduces Systolic pressure in Isolated Systolic Hypertension cases.
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| Immune Health |
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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.
Remember : Many diseases are ultimately a defeat of the immune system.
Many chronic diseases are associated with a slow or depressed immune system resulting in diseases such as arthritis, some forms of heart disease and recurrent infections. In addition immune function tends to decline with age.
Studies conducted on HIV/AIDS patients indicated improvement in immune function
with CoQ10 supplementation.
Experimental research on animals has shown that CoQ10 enhances immune functions such as the activity of phagocytes, and antibody production. |
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| Blood Sugar |
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A number of researchers have demonstrated that diabetics have depressed levels of CoQ10, especially insulin dependent diabetics. CoQ10 has also demonstrated a protective effect on the beta cells of the pancreas, which are otherwise highly susceptible to free radical damage.
Another reason for diabetics to supplement CoQ10 is to help maintain heart health. Diabetics have an increased risk for various cardiovascular problems. |
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| Extends Youth |
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Human aging and photo-aging (development of wrinkles) may result in part due to a decline in the levels of the endogenous cellular antioxidant CoQ10 after the age of 20.
Studies indicate that blood levels of CoQ10 decline with age. Researchers have demonstrated that inadequate CoQ10 status becomes more prevalent as we; and age health
problems become more. We may loose our ability to produce adequate amounts of CoQ10 as we age.
Taken regularly CoQ10 fights the aging process as it contributes to good health and longevity.
CoQ10 levels in the body reach their maximum at age 21, and then begin to fall. By age 30, your CoQ10 levels fall by 25% and by age 39-43, to 50%. No wonder you are out of energy
as you get older!
Supplemental CoQ10 can help you look and feel younger, be stronger and healthier. |
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| Periodontal Disease |
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Another amazing contribution of CoQ10 is in preventing or correcting gingivitis, inflamed and swollen gums. Left untreated, gingivitis (an early stage of gum disease) can lead to periodontal disease.
Periodontal disease affects nearly 60% of young adults and majority of individuals over the age of 65. Gingival tissues in people with periodontal disease have been found to be deficient in CoQ10.
Healing and repair of the gingival tissue requires a large amount of cellular energy production.
Several clinical trials, have reported significant improvement in the health of gingival tissues by oral administration of CoQ10. |
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Cancer |
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One of the major contributors to cancer development is oxidative stress and the damage caused by free radicals. Free radicals not only weaken our immune system, they can directly damage the genetic material of our cells leading to mutations and tumor growth. Because of its immune-enhancing and antioxidant effects, CoQ10 has been used in treating cancer.
Observational studies of women diagnosed with Breast Cancer have reported reduced blood CoQ10 level, while studies indicate remission or partial remission in patients with tumors who take CoQ10.
CoQ10 should definitely be used by cancer patients after taking any chemotherapy drug associated with heart toxicity.
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| Loss of Brain Function |
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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 preventing degenerative brain diseases such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s & ALS.
It may also prevent gradual loss of memory and reduced brain function that is often considered “normal” to aging.
Studies suggest that many neural and brain problems have their beginnings in oxidative damage, inflammation and mitochondrial impairment.
It is believed that the decline of brain function can be slowed down, prevented, and in many cases even reversed by regular intake of CoQ10.
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| Weight Loss |
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CoQ10 is shown to speed up metabolism and contribute to weight loss. Low CoQ10 status may contribute to a depressed metabolic rate in the body, causing obesity.
Serum CoQ10 levels were found to be low in almost half of the obese subjects tested
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100mg/day of CoQ10 was shown to produce significant weight loss. |
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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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| Migraine |
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| CoQ10 reduces both the frequency and the duration of migraine attacks. |
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