CoQ10- A powerful cellular energizer

Coenzyme Q10 is a vitamin-like compound found in virtually every cell in the body—and is essential to producing the energy needed to keep trillions of cells running smoothly. This cellular energy runs many of our body's key systems including the circulatory, immune, and endocrine systems.

Not getting enough of the right foods, aging, and using oral contraceptives and statin drugs can deplete your body of the all-important coenzyme Q10—leaving you without the energy to fight aging, heart problems, dementia, and cancer.

Fortunately, coenzyme Q10 can be created in all the tissues in the body which makes this the primary source of coenzyme Q10. But this complex process requires at least eight vitamins, several trace minerals, and the amino acid tyrosine. If the body does not get these critical nutrients from the diet, it will be unable to produce the amounts of coenzyme Q10 needed for optimal health.

Aging is another factor in coenzyme Q10 deficiency. At the age of 20, our coenzyme Q10 levels peak. By the age of 40, the body has 40% less coenzyme Q10 than at age 20 and 60% less at age 70.

In addition, statin drugs that are used to lower cholesterol come with side effects that deplete the body of necessary coenzyme Q10. While these drugs effectively block cholesterol production, they also block coenzyme Q10 production leaving the body deficient in this important compound. Birth control pills can also negatively impact coenzyme Q10 levels.

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[phantomvibrationsX]

how can a person find out how to get the bes coq10? is it mercolas stuff?--or life extension? especially with people trying to sell different things on a very scientific subject--how can we know? without just going by a basic feel that they seem smart and trustworthy??

[JigsawHealth]

The one that we recommend is from Swanson's 100% Pure & Natural Ubiquinol. Mostly, it's important to look at the source of the raw material in determining which brand to buy. In this case, Ubiquinol from Kaneka, is widely regarded as the best raw form of Co-Q 10 on the market. A number of companies use this, so it shouldn't be too difficult to find. At the end of the day, it comes down to research and using your best judgment. Hope that helps some! Cheers. :)

Jigsaw Health

[vitallywell]

Do statins kill more people than they save?

[JigsawHealth]

No they don't. They create lots of muscle and joint pain though. And they dramatically lower CoQ10 which could lead to death sometimes. Statins actually save lives for a different reason than lowering cholesterol. They lower inflammation dramatically which is the main cause of cardiovascular and other diseases. Some very knowledgeable docs will give high dose statins immediately upon and following heart attacks.

[Mercury1955]

"and our is" That's not good enough! If you want to sell me you needed to tell me why yours is different.

[sk30l]

Coq10 & Resveratrol are wonder supplements!

[tradewind08]

Avoid Statins like the plague. Money hungry docs and companies like lipitor sell their souls for a buck. Statins cause horrible muscle and joint aches and SEVERELY affect memory. Get off them asaFp. I speak from personal experience.

[magnificmover]

Well... are you going to explain why your product is absorbed more efficiently than others???

[sniper911punk]

can you say bias?

[thetruth786110]

Will this help improve skin??