Properties And Efficacy Of CoQ10

Coenzyme Q10 is a benzoquinone compound first isolated from the mitochondria of cattle hearts by Frederick Crane of Wisconsin, USA. The identification and synthesis of the chemical structure was completed in 1958.

Coenzyme Q is a naturally occurring coenzyme, present in the tissues and cells of all species, mainly located in the inner membrane of mitochondria, is formed by combining benzoquinone ring with isoprenoid chain, the length of the side chain varies from species to species, in the human mitochondria, coenzyme Q mainly contains 10 isoprene groups, so it is named CoQ10.

Coenzyme Q10 is mainly synthesized in mitochondrial membranes, and a small part is obtained through diet.

Coenzyme Q10 is an important intermediary role in the mitochondrial electron transport chain, mainly involved in the synthesis of Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP), which provides energy for muscle contraction and other important cellular functions, and therefore affects all cells, especially cells with high energy needs, such as the heart, lungs, liver, kidneys, spleen, pancreas and adrenal glands, which are extremely important for health.

When it is reduced, CoQ10 is also the most important lipid antioxidant in the body, reducing free radical production and preventing protein, lipid and DNA oxidation.

In addition, coenzyme Q10 can inhibit the inflammation-related cytokines TNF-α, NF-κB, and affect the expression of metabolism and transport-related 100 groups of genes.

Efficacy of Coenzyme Q10: 

1.Improve physical activity-related fatigue; 

2. Significant improvement of endothelial function through flow-mediated dilation; 

3. It has positive help for blood sugar control; 

4. Has the effect of reducing a variety of pro-inflammatory hormones; 

5. It can reduce the mortality rate of heart failure patients and improve exercise ability.