CoQ10

Coenzyme Q10 is synthesized naturally in the body and it is essential for virtually all human tissues and organs. It’s two important functions are :

1. To help in the production of ATP (energy currency!)…anyone else having a citric acid cycle flashback??
2. Aid as an antioxidant (wards off any free radical damage happening in your body!)…

Given its central role in two these two important mechanisms of health, CoQ19 has MANY possible applications!

-Cardiovascular disease: mitochondrial energy production enhances heart pumping ability
-Fatigue spectrum issues: along with other key mitochondrial nutrients, coQ10 can literally enhance energy for those in which this is the limiting factor
-Migraines: along with B vitamins and Magnesium, Coq10 has been shown to improve headache severity and frequency and can be taken alongside other migraine medications
-Anti-aging: a bit out of my wheelhouse (at least professionally!), but I mention it because you may see CoQ10 (as “ubiquinone”) in many of the OTC creams you purchase. There are studies that show it protects against UV light exposure that can result in free radical destruction to your skin.

It’s well tolerated, and safe to say an essential nutrient given its key role in mitochondrial cellular energy production! Check with your doctor if this is right for you.