CoQ10 is The Heart And Energy Booster—Needed By Every Cell. The Latin word ‘ubique’ means ‘everywhere’; ubiquinone is another name for coenzyme Q10, or CoQ10 for short, because it is found in every live human cell, where it is essential for life and health. CoQ10 is a fat-soluble, vitamin-like nutrient that helps produce energy at the cellular level, fueling the cells and muscles. In cells, CoQ10 is concentrated in the energy production units called mitochondria. Respiration (the ‘Krebs Cycle’) takes place in the mitochondria, combining glucose with oxygen, into useful body energy (‘ATP’) and carbon dioxide. CoQ10 carries electrons that are needed by the mitochondria to do their job. CoQ10 is found in high concentrations in the heart, kidneys, and liver. It also enhances immune system function and is a potent antioxidant, scavenging free radicals to protect cells from oxidative damage. An essential nutrient that helps trigger cellular energy production. Coenzyme Q10, 400 mg from webber naturals® provides optimal amount of CoQ10 to help support healthy nerves, muscles and cells. Are you over the age of 50? It may be time to take more CoQ10. Coenzyme Q10 is produced by the body, usually in good supply in our early years, but supplemental CoQ10 can be needed when the body simply does not make enough. Since the heart is the most active muscle in the body, a CoQ10 deficiency affects the heart most and can lead to serious health problems. Many medical experts think that age-related health problems are made more severe and progress more quickly due to declining levels of coenzyme Q10. A CoQ10 deficiency can also occur as a result of insufficient dietary intake, excessive utilization of CoQ10 by the body, or impairment of CoQ10 synthesis. Cardiovascular diseases, including high blood cholesterol levels and high blood pressure, can increase the body’s demand for CoQ10. Anyone over the age of 50 needs more CoQ10, as levels tend to decline as we age. A growing body of evidence suggests that coenzyme Q10 supplements, alone or in combination with other drug therapies and nutritional supplements, may prevent or treat cardiovascular diseases such as elevated cholesterol levels, high blood pressure, congestive heart failure, cardiomyopathy, mitral valve prolapse, and angina. References: 1. Langsjoen, P.H., and Langsjoen, A.M.,Overview of the use of CoQ10 in cardiovascular disease, BioFactors, 9(2-4):237-284, 1999, 2. Langsjoen, P.H., Langsjoen, A.M., Review of Coenzyme Q10 in cardiovascular disease with emphasis on heart failure and ischemic reperfusion, Asia Pacific Heart Journal, 7(3):160-168, 1998
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