Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is a vitamin-like substance that's manufactured by the body and is found in every living cell. CoQ10 occurs naturally in the tissues of almost all plants and animals, including humans. CoQ10 is critical for the production of energy that keeps cells, tissues and organs functioning properly. CoQ10 is found in high concentration in the heart, liver, kidneys and pancreas””all of which require greater levels of energy for proper functioning.
CoQ10 is also known to be a powerful antioxidant. It helps protect the proteins, lipids, and DNA of cell mitochondria from the damaging effects of free radicals. It may help protect the cells from the effects of aging.
Should you take a CoQ10 supplement? It's certainly up to you or your physician to decide, but remember that levels of CoQ10 decrease with age, beginning in the mid-thirties. The general recommended supplementation dose for healthy adults is between 30 mg and 90 mg per day. Protect your heart”¦ and the rest of your body”¦with CoQ10!