What Is Coq10?
Coenzyme Q10, also known as CoQ10, is a fat-soluble nutrient that is produced by the body but can also be obtained from food. It is not considered a vitamin because you are able to synthesize CoQ10 and it is found in virtually all of the cells in your body. Canola oils, nuts, meat, poultry, fish and soybeans are the richest sources of CoQ10.
A deficiency is rare and is caused by a genetic disorder that interferes with the production of CoQ10 resulting in neurological and muscular symptoms. Coq10 is a critical part of a process that occurs in the mitochondria, or “powerhouse of cells,” that is responsible for converting energy from food to a form of energy that is used by cells.
What Is Vitamin E?
Vitamin E is a fat-soluble nutrient that is found in foods and also is available as a dietary supplement.
Benefits of CoQ10 and Vitamin E
Vitamin E along with CoQ10 are effective antioxidants in the cells of the human body. Coq10 is needed to regenerate vitamin E after it has neutralized a free radical. This has not yet been consistently demonstrated in human studies, but the results from animal studies are encouraging.
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Boost Synthesis Of Coq10
Your body makes all of the CoQ10 it needs, which is important because every cell depends on CoQ10 to produce energy. Coq10 supplements come in two forms, ubiquinone and ubiquinol.
Ubiquinone is most often used, but inside your body it must be metabolized into CoQ10’s active form, ubiquinol.
Coq10 And Vitamin E Work Together
In the process, free radicals damage cells, change DNA and eventually cause health problems such as heart disease. Antioxidants offer protection by neutralizing the free radicals before they interact with cells.
When a molecule of vitamin E reacts with a free radical, its form changes, which leaves it unable to continue neutralizing free radicals. Coq10 has the ability to turn vitamin E back into its original form so that it can continue to combat free radicals, reports the Oregon State University. Tips to Increase Absorption
You won’t benefit from taking large doses of CoQ10 because the amount absorbed into the bloodstream decreases as doses get higher.