Energy at the heart of our mitochondria

Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is a fat-soluble vitamin-like substance. It is found in the mitochondria (the place of cellular respiration, i.e. where oxygen is used) of almost every cell. It is highly concentrated in the heart, liver, muscles and kidneys.
Coenzyme Q10 is an essential element for the transformation of food into cellular energy.

Coenzyme Q10 levels fluctuate with age. In the heart, brain and lungs, they peak at age 20 and then decline.

Coenzyme Q10 is available as a dietary supplement in two forms: ubiquinol or ubiquinone.

Ubiquinol represents the already bioavailable coenzyme Q10 (with added hydrogen).
Ubiquinone must undergo enzymatic processing before it can act within cellular respiration.

Coenzyme Q10 is available in its ubiquinone form and in a fat-soluble oil carrier optimizing its bioavailability. Coenzyme Q10 is obtained by fermentation.

Coenzyme Q10
• Found in the membranes of almost all human tissues and organs, with the highest concentration in the heart.
• Participates in the chain of electron transfer within mitochondria, the cellular components that ensure energy production.
• Exerts an antioxidant function, protecting lipids, proteins and DNA from oxidation phenomena.