CoQ10 30 mg Vegetarian 60 Vcaps from NOW Foods

Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is a powerful antioxidant that protects the body from free radicals1 and helps preserve vitamin E, the major antioxidant of cell membranes and blood cholesterol.

CoQ10 is also called ubiquinone, a name that signifies its ubiquitous (widespread) distribution in the human body. CoQ10 is used by the body to transform food into the energy on which the body runs, ATP.

CoQ10 supplementation has been investigated as a way to improve physical endurance because of its effect on energy production. However, most research shows that CoQ10 does not improve athletic performance. In other research, investigators reported no differences in CoQ10 in muscles or blood from patients with fibromyalgia compared to healthy people.

What characteristic does every cell in the human body share?

They all contain substantial amounts of coenzyme Q10. Without an ample supply, our body simply can not function at peak performance. As an active contributor to all aspects of cellular function, CoQ10 has become universally regarded as one of the most vital nutrients ever made available to the public.

As a powerful antioxidant, it significantly reduces the oxidation of LDL cholesterol, and is absolutely essential to the production of energy within the mitochondria. And just as the human heart contains high concentrations of this absolutely crucial nutrient, without it we would be unable to produce enough energy to live.

What is CoQ10 and what is it good for?

CoQ10 (abbreviated for coenzyme Q10) is a vitamin-like compound also known as ubiquinone. Ubiquinone combines two terms that describe this substance well – a quinone is a type of coenzyme and ubiquitous indicates it exists everywhere in the human body, which it does. CoQ10 plays an important role in your body’s energy production and is an essential component of the mitochondria, where it helps to metabolize fats and carbohydrates and maintain cell membrane flexibility. CoQ10 is also involved in the production of several key enzymes that are used to create ATP, which is burned by your body for energy, and in the energy transfer between mitochondria and cells. Without CoQ10, you would not be alive or able to function.

CoQ10 is also an effective antioxidant that may beneficially affect the aging process. As we age, our bodyÂ’s production of CoQ10 declines by as much as 80%. Because it is so important to energy production, and therefore life, researchers believe that this decline may be a factor in the effects of aging on the human body.

The highest levels of CoQ10 are found in tissues in the body that work the hardest, like the heart, the liver, etc. Initial studies into CoQ10 found that persons with cardiac insufficiencies had very low levels of CoQ10, and supplementation increased CoQ10 levels. So CoQ10 is not only an effective antioxidant, but it supports cardiovascular health as well.

Supplement Facts

Serving Size: 1 Vcap®

Servings Per Container: 60 Vcaps®

Coenzyme Q10 30 mg *

* Percent Daily Values are based on 2,000 calorie diet.

† Daily Value not established.

Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, take 1 CoQ10 capsule daily, preferably with meals. We highly recommend taking this product with a source of essential fatty acids such as Now Flax Oil, Evening Primrose Oil, Borage Oil or Omega-3 Fish Oil.