I regularly get questions about whether supplements are all hype. Frankly, there is so much hype on 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.

Almost 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. Somewhere between ages 35 or 40, the body’s ability to synthesize CoQ-10 diminishes and levels of CoQ-10 decline which then causes ramifications on cardiovascular and neurological health as well as the immune system.

Chances are pretty high that individuals are not getting enough CoQ-10 in their diet either.  Add environmental toxins to the mix, which further reduce CoQ-10, our bodies suffer 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 achieve sufficient CoQ-10 intake. Of course, this is not realistic or even 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 a supplement of CoQ-10 to ensure you are getting the proper amount required.

My OPTI CoQ-10 supplement is an oil-based formulation, which is important since CoQ-10 is lipid soluble. Personally, I also add natural vitamin E which helps to stabilize and enhance the absorption of the vitamin. The CoQ-10 is a nutrient that has been shown in research studies to extend cell life and improve your energy levels.