| Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is a fat-soluble molecule found naturally in the cell membrane of every cell in the body and is essential for healthy functioning of all tissues and organs. It is present in the body in two forms as ubiquinone and ubiquinol and regularly converts back and forth depending on the energy requirement. In the supplement form, ubiquinone supplements are more stable.
CoQ10 is the only fat-soluble antioxidant synthesized in the body; yet, its internal synthesis gradually starts to decrease once we reach the late twenties. Endogenous production of CoQ10 requires multiple vitamins, amino acids, and minerals as cofactors, and a deficiency of any of these can decrease CoQ10 production. Therefore, it is necessary to supplement CoQ10 from the outside. Since it is a fat-soluble compound, CoQ10 is better absorbed when taken with healthy fats such as omega-3 fatty acids either in the diet or in the supplement forms. |
