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| CoQ10 is a vitamin-like substance that resembles Vitamin E, but which may be an even more powerful antioxidant. There is no information on the use of CoQ10 for prevention of illness. Source CoQ10 is naturally present in small amounts in a wide variety of foods but is particularly high in organ meats such as heart, liver and kidney, as well as beef, soy oil, sardines, mackerel and peanuts. To put dietary CoQ10 intake into perspective, one pound of sardines, two pounds of beef, or two and one half pounds of peanuts, provide 30mg of CoQ10. CoQ10 is also synthesized in all tissues and in healthy individuals normal levels are maintained both by CoQ10 intake and by the body's synthesis of CoQ10. Its ability to transfer electrons has made CoQ10 an effective anti-oxidant when taken as a supplement. There has been much research done on this fat-soluble molecule in recent years in areas such as cardiovascular, periodontal, breast cancer, hypertension, and overall energy. Much of the research has shown CoQ10 to be effective when taken as a supplement, as many things (including some prescription drugs) lower the amount of CoQ10 in the blood. Testing has shown that CoQ10 reduces angina and improves cardiac function. Dr. Peter Langsjoen and Dr. Karl Folkers have demonstrated in clinical studies that CoQ10 could eliminate the need for heart and blood pressure medications for millions of Americans. A study in the American Journal of Cardiology (AJC), showed that CoQ10 cut the incidence of angina attacks in half. In every test run, patients on CoQ10 had better exercise tolerance than those who had similar conditions but were not given the vitamin. Additional studies have used higher doses with improved clinical response, again in patients with heart failure. Some patients attain good blood levels of CoQ10 on 100mg per day while others require two or three times this amount to attain the same blood level. Since CoQ10 is oil-soluble, it is best absorbed when it is emulsified in some form of oil (soft gel). |
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