Coq10 or coenzyme q10, is one of the most popular supplements out there. In fact, it’s a nutrient
that’s already produced naturally in the body. Its in virtually all cells and mostly concentrated in
the mitochondria, or the ‘powerhouse’ of the cell. And because coq10, is a powerful antioxidant,
it can protect your brain, heart and muscles. But as we age, coq10 levels decline, in this video,
we will look at 5 of the most studied benefits of coq10, how much coq10 you really need, and what
you should look at when choosing the best coq10 product. Stay tuned till the end.
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wasting anymore time, lets get straight into it. You see, the primary biochemical action of Coq10
is being a cofactor in the electron-transport chain, which is a series of redox reactions
that are involved in making ATP, which is how your cells make and spend energy. And As most
functions in the body are dependent on an adequate supplies of ATP in order for you to walk, run,
breathe, and just live. CoQ10 is essential for the health of virtually all human tissues and organs.
Especially organs right because, thehighest concentrations are found in organs with the
greatest energy demands, like your heart, kidneys, lungs and liver. And the first benefit of coq10,
is found in heart conditions. Primarily as way to improve the symptoms of congestive heart failure
as it may help reduce blood pressure. Especially if you have coronary artery disease and high blood
pressure, These conditions can cause oxidative damage and inflammation of the veins and arteries,
which coq10 may help prevent. This study looked at 420 people with heart failure, and with treatment
with CoQ10 for two years, they were able to see improved symptoms and reduced heart complications.
The second benefit is with diabetes. As its been seen that Abnormal mitochondrial function may lead
to insulin resistance which is complication of diabetes. And when it comes to CoQ10 and insulin,
coq10 may improve insulin sensitivity and regulate blood sugar levels. Not only that but it might
have a preventative role in diabetes as it can help breakdown fats and reduce accumulation of fat
cells which leads to either obesity or diabetes. But what about A1c. This study that looked at 50
people for 12 weeks found that the coq10 group saw lower fasting blood sugar levels and hemoglobin
A1C, which as you know is the average of your blood sugar levels over the past three months.
The third benefit is helping with myopathy caused by statins. And I have a separate video here that
you can refer to about coq10 and statins if you want more details on that. The research on this is
mixed, but the idea is that CoQ10 might help ease the muscle weakness and pain sometimes associated
with taking statins, which if you are on statins you definitely know what im talking about.
The fourth benefit is, how it can help with migraines. You see, Chronic migraines may be
caused from the inflammation of neurons and cells in a part of the brain called
the trigeminovascular system. And particularly been tied back to CGRP, which is the calcitonin
gene-related peptide, which has been shown to be released during migraine attacks and it may
actually cause migraine attacks. This 2018 clinical trial looked at 45 women with episodic
migraines. And found that The women who took 400 mg daily doses of either coq10 or a placebo. Found
The women who took the CoQ10 supplements had fewer and less intense migraines when compared
to the placebo group because of how it decreased CGRP and TNF-α. Which I thought was interesting.
And lastly the fifth benefit is with physical performance. This is because of how it can
increase oxygen uptake, or the (VO2-max), which basically means oxygen is getting
into the cells faster so they can function properly. Also interestingly, coq10 can help
recycle your vitamin E. Which means you end up keeping more vitamin E which if you dont know,
vitamin E helps with producing red blood cells, and getting oxygen to the tissues
and organs which is important for athletes. Now that you got to look at some of the benefits,
lets take a look at how much you really need. You see, The whole body content of CoQ10 is only
about 500-1500 mg and decreases with age. And a typical CoQ10 dosage is about 30 to 90 mg per day,
but also can be as high as 200 mg per day. And keep in mind that CoQ10 is fat-soluble,
so it is better absorbed when taken with a meal that contains oil or fat. And its perfectly normal
if you dont see any results right away , because The clinical effects can take at minimum eight
weeks for any ubiquinone or ubiquinol product. And in terms of side effects: you can experience are
headace, nausea, stomach pain, and interestingly being sensitive to light. BUt overall
coq10 is generally safe and recommended by many cardiologists around the world. The
interactions you should watch for are with your blood thinners, insulin, and if youre
on chemotherapy, then it may be best to avoid it. And as far as which product of coq10 I recommend.
The one by thorne research seems to be a great one at 100 mg optimally absorbed ubiquinone.
Which Thorne, if you didnt know, is the only supplement manufacturer to collaborate with
Mayo Clinic on wellness research and content. And they have a unique coq10 deliver system
which makes them stand out called Q-Best. Which is optimally dissolved coq10, in a lipid form, giving
greater absorption in the gut. Now you dont need to go with this one, but I did leave my my link
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