Coenzyme Q10 (as ubiquinone) Facts

Proper intake from diet and supplementation helps maintain levels, supporting energy production and antioxidant protection, especially in energy-demanding organs, such as the heart, brain, and muscles.

Key Benefits of Coenzyme Q10 (as ubiquinone):

• CoQ10 supports mitochondrial energy production.
• Provides antioxidant support for high-energy organs like the heart and brain.
• May support healthy aging and resilience as levels decline with age.

Why it Matters:

CoQ10 levels naturally decrease with age,which may affect how efficiently cells produce energy ¹.
CoQ10 also functions as an antioxidant, helping protect cells from oxidative stress and supporting overall cellular health ².
It is difficult to achieve necessary levels through diet alone (e.g., richest food sources like organ meats and oily fish provide only a few milligrams per serving). Supplementation can restore or maintain levels that decline with age and stress.

Citations:

1. de Barcelos IP, Haas RH. CoQ10 and aging. Biology (Basel). 2019;8(2):28. doi:10.3390/biology8020028
2. Littarru GP, Tiano L. Bioenergetic and antioxidant properties of coenzyme Q10: recent developments. Mol Biotechnol. 2007;37(1):31-37. doi:10.1007/s12033-007-0052-y