Coenzyme Q10 (ubiquinone, vitamin Q)

Coenzymes are found naturally in all aerobic organisms or in other words in all essential vitamins and substances which work like vitamins. The main benefits of these coenzymes are that they are known to boost the energy level in the body; helps enhance the body’s immune system. It also works as an anti-oxidant which helps transform the food into ATP or adenosine triphosphate.

The recommended dosage for good health is around 30to90 mg/day. Sources of these coenzymes are found in organ meat like liver, oily fishes and whole grains. There are no side effects as such due to overdose.

CoQ10 100mg : Q10 is a coenzyme which is very valuable as its helps the body fight against heart ailments. Supplements of CoQ10 have shown to help people suffering from congestive heart failures. This coenzyme is also highly recommended for not only heart ailments but also for those suffering from high blood pressures.

Coenzyme A10 or Ubiquinone or Vitamin Q comes under the classified family of ubiquinones. This is found naturally in all aerobic organisms. These are also lopophiclic and water soluble substances which are involved in the transport of the electrons as well as in the energy production in the mitochondria. These coenzymes are also cofactors and these are larger and more complex enzymes in comparison to other enzymes. This coenzyme is also a coenzyme to three other mitochondrial enzymes.

What are the functions and benefits of this coenzyme?

CoQ10 finds its usefulness in the body as it helps transform the food that is ingested into adenosine triphosphate which helps the body to function properly. This enzyme is sometimes given as a supplement or is used as a combination for various modes of treatment and is helpful in treating various ailments especially heart ailments, cancers of the breast, immune deficiency, diabetes mellitus, and muscular dystrophy and other periodontal ailments and diseases.

CoQ10 is also used to help lower the level of blood pressure in the body and apart from this it is also used to prevent the increase in the cholesterol level in the body which is caused due to the oxidizing and plaques in the arteries. The deficiency can lead to the collection of blood in parts of the lungs and legs thus leading to irregular heartbeats etc which leads to heart attacks.

Supplement of this helps improve the blood sugar level and helps manage the level of cholesterol and blood pressure in the body. As an antioxidant it helps prevent cancers which are caused due to the free radicals in the body.

The normal dosage for an adult is around 30-90mg/day. Those suffering from congestive heart ailments, Alzheimer’s disease, angina fibromyalgia are advised to take 100mg twice a day. Those persons suffering from high blood pressures, anti-aging, cancer prevention, gum diseases etc are required to take a minimum dosage of 50mg twice daily and for those suffering from cancer a dosage of 200mg every morning are highly recommended.

Sources of CoQ10 are rice bran, vegetables like spinach, cabbage, potato, sesame seeds, hazel nuts, pistachio, fishes like mackerel, sardines etc. There are no side effects due to an overdose of this vitamin.