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Peanuts contain 2.67mg of CoQ10 per 100g<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Chicken liver contains 11.6mg of CoQ10 per 100g<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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DEFINITIVE GUIDE TO COQ10 AT A GLANCE<\/span><\/h5>\n

\u2666 CO-ENZYME Q10 can reduce high blood pressure
\n\u2666 COQ10 can improve survival after heart failure
\n\u2666 COENZYME Q10 can counteract free radical damage along with other anti-oxidants
\n\u2666 CO-Q10 supplementation can make up for declining amounts made in the body linked to ageing, thus improving mitochondrial efficiency and energy levels<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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CoEnzyme Q10 \u2013 also known as CoQ10 \u2013 is an essential nutrient and a key element in the metabolic reactions that produce energy.<\/p>\n

Known as ubiquinone<\/strong> or ubiquinol<\/strong> in its active form, CoQ10 is synthesised within the body naturally and found in every one of its trillions of cells. It is especially needed in those organs with a higher energy requirement \u2013 like the liver, pancreas, kidneys and especially the heart. It\u2019s not designated a vitamin, as all animals and humans can make small amounts of CoQ10 on their own without food.<\/p>\n

The mitochondria \u2013 the tiny \u2018energy factories\u2019 inside almost every body cell \u2013 need CoQ10, along with B vitamins, to turn other nutrients from food into useable energy.<\/p>\n

CoQ10 for heart health as anti-oxidant<\/h3>\n

Coenzyme Q10 is important as a heart health nutrient. It is an anti-oxidant that helps circulatory health and reduce the potentially damaging oxidation (free radical damage) of LDL (bad) cholesterol.<\/p>\n

Supplements of Q10 have been shown to reduce blood pressure significantly and help ensure that heart muscles stay strong.<\/p>\n

In patients with actual heart failure, a 2015 study in the Journal of American Cardiology <\/em>found that \u2013 in addition to conventional therapy \u2013<\/p>\n

\u201cQ10 supplementation improves symptoms; improves survival; and reduces hospitalization rate\u201d.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The average Western diet delivers about 10-15mg of CoEnzyme Q10 a day, but the indications are that you need at least 30mg a day for optimal heart health.<\/p>\n

You may need more if you are taking statins, which deplete the body of CoQ10 by blocking the body\u2019s ability to synthesise it.<\/p>\n

The body’s ability to make its own CoQ10 does decline with age \u2013 unfortunately just at the time that the need for both anti-oxidants and energy increases.<\/p>\n

CoQ10 deficiency as a result of statin therapy can show up in symptoms that include fatigue and aching joints.<\/p>\n

Deficiency is also associated with cardiovascular problems, which can include angina, arrhythmia and high blood pressure.<\/p>\n

There is some evidence that it may make the anti-coagulant warfarin less effective.<\/p>\n

CoQ10 for the brain and as anti-inflammatory<\/h3>\n

There is also some indication that Q10 deficiency is linked to declining cognitive powers \u2013 as the brain is also energy hungry. Diabetic patients may also become deficient in CoQ10.<\/p>\n

Co-Enzyme Q10 works with other nutrients \u2013 it helps recycle vitamin C and E, which increases the anti-oxidant impact of all three.<\/p>\n

Recent research also indicates that CoQ10 triggers the expression of genes that have an anti-inflammatory effect.<\/p>\n

Co-Q10 food sources<\/strong><\/h4>\n

As mentioned, the body can make CoQ10, but needs it from the diet too, particularly in older age.<\/p>\n

By far the richest food sources per gram are the internal organs of fish and animals. Nuts and soy are on a par with more regularly consumed meats such as chicken breasts.<\/p>\n