Description
Co-Enzyme
Q-10 100 mg. chewable tablets (wafer shaped):
Kirkman's
CoEnzyme Q10
Coenzyme
Q10 is also known as "ubiquinone" and most commonly
as CoQ10. This
substance is an essential component of mitochondria-the
energy producing unit of our body cells. Every body process
including all immune responses requires CoQ10.
The
body manufactures CoQ10 but many people don't make it
very efficiently due to the highly complicated biochemical
process involved. The quantity of CoQ10 obtained from
dietary sources is often insufficient. Poor diets can
lead to a CoQ10 deficiency as can aging.
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How
can CoEnzyme Q10 Supplementation Help Individuals
CoQ10
is a necessary component of the energy producing process
of every cell. No other substance can be substituted for
it and without it there literally is no life. In order
for the body to produce an immune response, a constant
supply of energy is required and to produce this energy,
a continuous and adequate amount of CoQ10 must be present.
Coenzyme
Q10 also has very strong antioxidant power. Antioxidants
protect against free radical damage. Simply defined, a
free radical is a highly reactive molecule which can bind
and damage (or destroy) body cells. Oxidative free radical
damage is what makes us age. Antioxidants can help neutralize
free radicals. Antioxidants seem to work best in combination,
and CoQ10 does work synergistically with other antioxidants
such as vitamin C, vitamin E and beta carotene.
Other
potential benefits of CoEnzyme Q10
CoQ10
may have a place in cardiovascular health. The main detoxifying
organ in our bodies is the liver. In order to accomplish
the detoxification, continuous cellular energy is required.
CoQ10 helps support this cellular energy.
Is CoEnzyme Q10 Safe?
Long
term use of CoQ10 has exhibited no adverse effects. It
is well tolerated by the body and the only reported side
effect has been slight nausea or discomfort and this is
extremely rare. When a group of 5,143 patients were given
CoQ10 (30 mg.), less than 1.5% reported any side effects.5
Why
might I need to supplement with CoEnzyme Q10?
CoQ10
is a totally natural substance and is found in many foods.
Foods richest in the nutrient are organ meats such as
liver, heart or kidney and certain fish, mainly sardines
and mackerel. Other sources include eggs, spinach, broccoli,
potatoes, corn and sesame seeds. Various nuts such as
pistachios, walnuts, peanuts, chestnuts and almonds also
contain CoQ10. Unfortunately, foods which are cooked or
processed have their levels of CoQ10 reduced.