What is CoQ10?
CoQ10, or coenzyme Q10, is a coenzyme the body makes naturally.
It is found inside cell membranes and is especially concentrated in organs that use a lot of energy, such as the heart, liver, kidneys, and muscles.
How does CoQ10 work?
CoQ10 helps shuttle electrons inside mitochondria during energy production.
A simple way to picture it: cells need a working energy chain, and CoQ10 is one of the compounds that helps that chain move energy along.
Why people use it
People use CoQ10 in energy, healthy-ageing, and exercise-related nutrition routines.
The body makes CoQ10, but interest often increases with age or when someone wants more targeted mitochondrial nutrition.
Food sources or natural sources
CoQ10 is made by the body and is also found in small amounts in foods such as meat, fish, nuts, and some oils.
Interesting fact
CoQ10 gets its name from coenzyme Q and the number 10, which refers to part of its chemical tail structure.
Safety notes
CoQ10 may not be suitable with some medicines, including blood-thinning medication, unless a healthcare professional has confirmed fit.
Simple takeaway
- CoQ10 is naturally made by the body.
- It helps cells produce usable energy.
- It is found in small amounts in meat, fish, nuts, and oils.
Common questions
What does CoQ10 do in the body?
It helps mitochondria produce usable energy.
Does the body make CoQ10 naturally?
Yes, the body makes CoQ10.
Which foods contain CoQ10?
CoQ10 is made by the body and is also found in small amounts in foods such as meat, fish, nuts, and some oils.
Which Supremo products contain CoQ10?
CoQ10 appears in Supremo Liposomal PQQ, Supremo Liposomal Delux, Supremo Liposomal Female 40+ and Supremo Liposomal Men's 40+.
Supremo products containing CoQ10
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This article is for educational purposes only and does not replace advice from a qualified health professional. Speak to a healthcare professional if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication, managing a diagnosed health condition, or unsure whether a supplement is appropriate for you.