What is CoQ 10?

Coenzyme Q 10 (CoQ 10) is a natural antioxidant synthesized in body cells. It is naturally present only in small amounts in a wide variety of foods, and comes in two forms: ubiquinol, the active antioxidant form, and ubiquinone, the oxidized form, which the body has to convert to ubiquinol. Both types are available in supplements and deliver pretty much the same therapeutic effects: antioxidant, heart protective and migraine prophylactic. 

 The beneficial effects of CoQ 10 are focused on its vital role in oxygen utilization and energy production, particularly in heart and skeletal muscle cells. A typical North American diet includes approximately 10 mg of CoQ 10 daily, thus taking CoQ 10 supplements is recommended to meet the daily value. Although CoQ 10 can be synthesized in the body, deficiency occurs due to disease, low dietary intake, or CoQ overuse. Symptoms of deficiency include high blood pressure, chest pain and, in severe cases, heart failure. 
Benefits of CoQ 10

 Antioxidant : 
Early studies proved that CoQ 10 also provides antioxidant benefits by preventing the production and propagation of lipid peroxyl radicals -  a harmful substance from fat metabolism which damages the cell. Unlike other antioxidants, CoQ 10 inhibits both the initiation and the propagation of this step, providing more potential benefit in cardiovascular disease. 

 Heart Health : 
Coenzyme Q 10 assists in maintaining the normal oxidative state of LDL cholesterol, helps assure circulatory health, and supports optimal functioning of the heart muscles. Studies in both animals and humans proved significant association between decreased levels of CoQ 10 and a wide variety of heart diseases. A clinical study found that patients on daily CoQ 10 were less likely to have subsequent heart attacks and chest pain. The patients were less likely to suffer from heart diseases than those who did not take the supplements. In addition, several studies involving small numbers of people showed that taking CoQ 10 lowers blood pressure by up to 17 mm Hg in 4 to 12 weeks. 

 Migraine Relief : 
Migraines are severe disabling headaches that affect up to 17 percent of the population. A study from Neurology found that Coenzyme Q10 plays a role in reducing the number and severity of migraine headaches. Among 43 patients, a group who took 100 mg of CoQ 10, three times daily, reported significantly reduced frequency and severity of headaches than a placebo group. 

 Cautions: 
Coenzyme Q 10 is safe for most adults when taken by mouth or when applied directly to the gums because CoQ 10 is well tolerated in the human body. However, since CoQ 10 is a powerful antioxidant that helps decrease blood pressure, taking CoQ 10 along with medications for high blood pressure might need consultation with a health care practitioner. 
Nutridom CoQ 10 : 

 Taking 100 mg of supplemental CoQ 10  2-3 times per day is recommended for therapeutic effect. Since, CoQ 10 is insoluble in water, taking it with a meal containing fat is recommended for absorption. Nutridom CoQ 10 is packed in lipid-based soft-gels for absorption and freshness






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