Coq10 Description
Coq10 -
Coq10, also
called Coenzyme Q10, is a natural substance that resembles in many
ways plain Vitamin E. Coq10 helps cells produce energy and acts as
an antioxidant. Coq10 is produced naturally by the body. Similar to
Vitamin E, Coq10 is found in living cells but the supply therein
decreases markedly as age increases. Research has shown that
supplementation with Coq10 may reduce high blood pressure and the
incidence of heart disease, as well as enhance the immune system. A
popular tendency for use of this supplement is for weight loss
assistance but the efficacy of that is not proven as of this date.
Coq10 is useful in the treatment of some gum diseases and reports
are that it will reduce or ease angina symptoms. Coq10 is most often
available in capsule form. In cancer chemotherapy patients, this
supplement has been shown to actually stimulate the immune system
and ward off heart problems caused by the chemotherapy drugs.
Indeed, low Coq10 levels are common with patients having some forms
of cancer.
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