Can We Really Trust CoQ10?

Before you  buy that garden-variety CoQ10 from a big box store, take heed.  Experts all agree (and research supports) that this amazing supplement can work wonders, but it can also fail. 

Why? Because CoQ10 is difficult for the body to absorb.  If your body can’t absorb it, then you won’t reap any of its numerous benefits.

While many companies make coq10 supplements, they are not all created equal.Some merely pass thru your body without giving you much benefit. We have found a coq10 supplement that provides 8 times  the coq10 levels than traditional coq10. This supplement was created by a cardiologist / nutritionist with over 30 years of experience in the medical field. It provides not only a high quality coq10, but additional ingredients to help make a healthy heart and provide more energy.

I have researched supplements for years and consider myself fortunate to have found this amazing source of coq10 with such heart healthy benefits.

What is Coq10?

CoQ10 (also known as coenzyme Q10 or ubiquinone) is a vitamin-like, oil-soluble substance that is found primarily in mitochondria in the human body. For anyone who doesn’t remember high school biology, mitochondria are the cell’s power producers. They convert energy into forms that are usable by the cell. Coq10 plays such an important role in energy production that 95% of the body’s energy supply is created this way. The highest concentrations of coq10 are found in the heart, liver, and kidneys.

In the bloodstream, Coq10 is primarily carried by low and high density lipoproteins. It is believed that coq10 is one of the first antioxidants to be depleted when low-density lipoproteins start to oxidize. For this reason, coq10 plays an important role in preventing the oxidation of lipoproteins, thereby reducing the risk of arteries getting plaque damage.

The History of Coq10

Prof. Frederick L. Crane at the University of Wisconsin first discovered coq10 in 1957. In 1958, Karl Folkers reported its chemical structure. In 1972, Karl Folkers and Gian Paolo Littarru, while working on separate projects, managed to find that patients with heart disease also suffered from low levels of coq10.

Since the 1980s, we are very fortunate to see an increase in the number of clinical trials being done on coq10. This helped us gain a lot of the coq10 knowledge that we have today. Thanks to this research, people have taken coq10 for a number of reasons including:

• Heart failure
• After a heart attack
• High blood pressure
• High cholesterol
• Diabetes
• Gum disease, and more.

Getting Coq10 from Foods

There are many different nutritional sources for coq10 including fish, meat, nuts and even some oils. CoQ10 can also be found in lower levels in vegetables, fruits, and cereals. For most people, the average dietary intake is only 3 to 6 mg a day. For a lot of people, especially those over 40, this may not be enough. If you are over 40, your body has a greater need for coq10. I have read research that says healthy people may want to take around 30mg of coq10 per day. Others may need more.

Personally, I take 100mg of coq10 daily and combine it with L-Carnitine per Erika Schwartz, M.D.’s recommendation in “Natural Energy: From Tired to Terrific in 10 Days”. I find this combination gives me additional healthy energy that does not leave me feeling “wired”. Erika also covers the different dosages for special needs.

Coq10 Supplementation

Since most people only get 3 to 6 mg of coq10 daily through food, supplementation can be helpful. There are many different benefits of coq10 ranging from increased energy to treatment for heart disease. Click here to learn more about coq10 benefits. As the human body ages less coq10 is produced, so supplementation can become very important.

Not all coq10 supplements are created the same and some companies have made vast improvements trying to maximize how much coq10 gets into the body from a single dose. Some of these methods include reducing coq10 particle size, creating soft gel capsules with an oral suspension, and trying to increase the water solubility of coq10. In the end, this means the cheapest coq10 supplement may not be the best value because our bodies don’t get as much coq10.

Coq10 Toxicity

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Coq10 exists in our bodies from birth. It is a vital part of energy production. Low levels of coq10 have been associated with many health problems. After age 40 our bodies can slowly become more coq10 deficient each year. How will you make sure you get enough?

In this article, you will learn about the coq10 benefits, side effects, and dosages. At the end of the article, you will not only know the coq10 benefits, but also the dangers of taking this supplement.

CoQ10 Benefits

CoQ10 benefits go beyond its primary function of creating energy in the form of ATP. Most of the energy in your body is created via coQ10. There are many potential benefits in taking a coq10 supplement. High concentrations of CoQ10 can be found in major organs like the heart, the kidneys, and liver.

CoQ10 Helps Your Heart

CoQ10 benefits are evident in its proven ability to maintain a healthy cardiovascular system. Many people who experience heart failure are known to lack coq10. Chronic heart failure has been linked to low concentrations of coq10 plasma molecules. In several countries in Europe, coq10 is available both as a supplement, and as a drug. CoQ10 helps to oxidize the circulating LDL; hence playing a key role in preventing atherosclerosis – a major cause of heart attacks, ischemic stroke and heart failure.

Recent studies have shown that the administration of CoQ10 followed by active cooling increases the survival chances of people who have suffered cardiac arrest.

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Are all coq10 supplements equal?

The short answer to this question is no. Here is one review that demonstrates how some coq10 supplements are different from others. A few companies are researching ways to make coq10 easier for the body to absorb. In this case, you can get 8 times more coq10.

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Many people want to know whether there is any connection between coenzyme Q10 (a.k.a. coq10) and statins. Well, many studies say yes, and most of them have indicated that coq10 and statins interaction can put millions at risk.

Drugs that are classified as statins are often prescribed for preventing or treating atherosclerosis, which is a buildup of plaque (cholesterol based) in the arteries, as it is known to induce stroke and heart attack. Statins work in the liver by inhibiting the release of the HMG-CoA reductase enzyme that is responsible for the production of cholesterol.

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