CoEnzyme Q10 100 mg 30 Gels

Co-Enzyme Q10 (ubiquinone) is an important rate-limitingcofactor in the mitochondrial electron transport chain, thebiochemical pathway in cellular respiration from whichadenosine triphosphate (ATP), the form of energy used bythe body, is derived. Since cellular activities are dependentupon energy, co-enzyme Q10 is crucial for the efficientfunctioning of nearly every cell.In addition to its well-established function as a component ofthe mitochondrial electron transport chain, co-enzyme Q10has in recent years acquired increasing attention regardingits antioxidant properties. Co-Enzyme Q10 occurs in allcellular membranes as well as in blood serum and in serumlipoproteins. As a lipid-soluble antioxidant, co-enzyme Q10efficiently protects membrane phospholipids and serum lowdensitylipoproteins from lipid peroxidation. And, as recentdata indicate, it also protects mitochondrial membrane proteinsand DNA from free radical induced oxidative damage. Theseeffects of co-enzyme Q10 are independent of those of otherantioxidants, such as vitamin E; although co-enzyme Q10can also extend the functions of vitamin E by regeneratingit from its oxidized form. Tissue co-enzyme Q10 levels areregulated through the mevalonate pathway, increasing withvarious forms of oxidative stress, and decreasing duringaging. Related to its antioxidant properties, co-enzyme Q10is important for normal immune function. This has beenshown in a number of experimental and clinical studies.Healthy people have the ability to synthesize adequate amountsof co-enzyme Q10. According to Dr. Karl Folkers and otherresearchers, humans can synthesize co-enzyme Q10 from theamino acids tyrosine or phenylalanine and mevalonic acid,all of which are abundant in the body. However, the synthesisis a complex process involving 15 separate steps whichrequire many enzymes, nutritional mineral cofactors, andvitamin coenzymes.As a result, the biosynthesis of co-enzyme Q10 in the humanbody requires a good diet – one that is high in vitamins,minerals, and other nutrient factors. Yet, it has been shownby NHANES I and II studies that many Americans do notconsume an adequate diet. Rather, for many, dietary intakeof water soluble vitamins, vitamin A, and some minerals andtrace elements is insufficient. Many of these nutrients areessential for the biosynthesis of co-enzyme Q10. Thus, it isnot surprising that the nutritional status of co-enzyme Q10tends to decline with advancing age. In addition, it has beenshown that in disease states, nutrients from food sources maynot be readily absorbed or bioavailable. According to Folkersand other experts, co-enzyme Q10 should be considered anessential nutrient, as it is well established that co-enzyme Q10is essential for the health of every cell in the human body.