CoQ-10? Hype or Health?

I get questions all the time about whether supplements are all hype. Sadly, there’s lots of hype around CoQ10, so let’s separate truth from hype today.

CoQ-10 is an important antioxidant. It is found in every cell of the body and supports energy production in all the body’s cells and also provides wide-ranging cardiovascular support. Specifically, CoQ-10 supports the production of ATP (adenosine triphosphate), a molecule that fuels all cell functions.

Nearly all of the body’s energy processes depend on CoQ-10 and levels are highest in the heart because it is a high-energy organ. Around age 35 or 40, the body’s ability to synthesize CoQ-10 diminishes and levels of CoQ-10 decline in the body to have ramifications on cardiovascular and neurological health as well as the immune system.

Chances are that you are not getting enough CoQ-10 in your diet either, and because environmental toxins also reduce CoQ-10, your body suffers a triple whammy: decreased internal production, insufficient diet levels and diminishing toxins.

From a dietary perspective, you’d have to eat several pounds of meat, nuts or sardines every day to get sufficient CoQ-10 intake. Of course, this is not feasible! CoQ-10 is a vital nutrient and you are likely not getting enough. So, no matter your age or current state of health, you should be taking CoQ-10. My private label supplement is an oil-based formulation, which is important because CoQ-10 is lipid soluble. I also add natural vitamin E which helps to stabilize and enhance the absorption of the CoQ-10. This is a nutrient that has been shown in research studies to extend cell life and improve your energy levels.

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