Coenzyme Q10

Coenzyme Q10

Coenzyme Q10 (other names: coenzyme Q10, ubiquinone, which means ubiquitous) is a vitamin-like substance of lipid nature. The production of 95% of cellular energy depends on the work of coenzyme Q10.

Content in the body is about 1 g. It is formed in all cells of the body, however, in extreme situations and various diseases, when a large amount of energy is required, the own resources of coenzyme Q10 are not enough. With age, the formation of coenzyme decreases (at 60 years old – by 40-60%), which accelerates aging. In addition, the content of coenzyme Q10 in the body decreases with high physical activity, stress, oxidative stress, and severe illnesses.

Coenzyme Q10 is an effective antioxidant. Able to recover (regenerate) during oxidation and restore the activity of vitamin E.

Organs such as the heart, liver, brain, kidneys, spleen, pancreas consume large amounts of energy. Therefore, deficiency of Coenzyme Q10 in these organs can be the cause of serious metabolic problems and diseases. Coenzyme Q10 deficiency is associated with more than 60 diseases. It is used for different indications:

• Cardiology – coronary heart disease (recommended 100 mg/day), cardiomyopathy, acute coronary syndrome (recommended 100 mg/day), myocardial infarction, post-infarction condition, endothelial dysfunction, chronic heart failure (recommended 200-300 mg/day), congenital heart defects, heart rhythm disturbances.
• Hypertension – lowers blood pressure (recommended 100-200 mg/day).
• Atherosclerosis – inhibits cholesterol biosynthesis.
• Neurology – chronic fatigue syndrome, neurodegenerative and senile diseases, Parkinson’s disease (recommended 1200 mg/day).
• Muscle diseases – myopathies, including Duchenne dystrophy.

Coenzyme Q10 is recommended to be taken as an ophthalmoprotector for retinal dystrophy; as a hepatoprotector for toxic and viral hepatitis, liver failure; in nephrology for chronic pyelonephritis and metabolic nephropathy; in dermatology to support skin health and rejuvenation, helps with periodontal disease (50-75 mg/day is recommended). It has been established that in cancer, coenzyme Q10 helps inhibit the development of tumors and reduces the toxicity of anticancer drugs. Coenzyme Q10 stimulates all parts of the immune system, increases the activity of phagocytosis and increases the biosynthesis of antibodies, reduces blood sugar (up to 30%), and slows down aging.