| The nutrient Coenzyme Q10
is found in every cell in the body, thus its other name, ubiquinone
(from the word ubiquitous and the coenzyme quinone).
Ubiquinone is a naturally-occurring substance with a
molecular structure that is similar to vitamin K. Because
the body must have energy available to perform even the simplest operation, Coenzyme Q10 is considered essential
for the body's cells, tissues and organs. Even though the body has the ability to produce Coenzyme
Q10, deficiencies have been reported in a range of clinical conditions.
Known results of using Coenzyme Q10 as an oral supplement
are energy increase, improvement of heart
function, prevention and cure of gum
disease, a boost to the
immune system
and possible life extension. AIDS is a
primary target for research on coenzyme Q10 because of
its immense benefits to the immune system.
The greatest amount of the coenzyme (and, therefore, the
greatest need for the enzyme) is contained in the heart
and liver, which accounts for its positive results in the
treatment of cardiovascular disease, angina
pectoris, coronary disease, congestive heart
failure, cardiomyopathy, hyperthyroid
heart failure, mitral valve prolapse and hypertension.
Coenzyme Q10 may prove of benefit to those who are
overweight because it improves the efficiency of energy
production at the cellular level. It has also
demonstrated excellent results in clinical trials on periodontal disease by speeding up healing time, reducing
gum pockets, and improving other factors associated with
gum disease.
Coenzyme Q10 is also known as:
COQ10, Co-Q10, Ubiquinone
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