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Coenzyme Q10 treatment: why it’s essential for your health
Coenzyme Q10 supplementation: a solution for aging better?
Known to be a powerful antioxidant, Coenzyme Q10 is naturally present throughout the human body. A source of numerous benefits for the body, it can be taken as a dietary supplement. Close-up.
About coenzyme Q10, this natural compound “ubiquitous” in the body
Discovered in 1955 by Richard Alan Morton, a biochemist at the University of Liverpool, coenzyme Q10 is a natural compound synthesized by the body, primarily from tyrosine, acetylcoenzyme A, and certain B vitamins.
Produced largely by the liver, it is present in all the cells of our body. Hence its other name "ubiquinone", taken from the word "ubiquity" which means omnipresence. The body stores a total of 0.5 to 1.5 g. However, the production of this coenzyme decreases with age. Indeed, studies show that the level of coQ10 naturally present in the body begins to decline from the age of 25. Around the age of 50, the decline is around 25%. It reaches 60% at the age of 80. Furthermore, according to the Futura Sciences magazine website, fatigue, stress as well as excessive tobacco and/or alcohol consumption can also reduce the production of coenzyme Q10.
Coenzyme Q10 is also present in our diet, particularly in beef and chicken. It is mainly concentrated in the hearts of these animals. Fish also contain it. For example, it is possible to find twice as much coenzyme Q10 in sardines as in beef. Walnuts, almonds, and vegetable oils are also good sources of coenzyme Q10. Today, this enzyme is also commercially available as a dietary supplement .
Coenzyme Q10, an essential element for the functioning of the body
Taking on a role similar to that of vitamins, coenzyme Q10 is essential for the normal functioning of the body. It plays a vital role in the production of energy in the cells of our body, more precisely in the mitochondria. It is therefore essential for the proper functioning of muscles, large consumers of energy. It is also therefore very useful for the heart, a muscle in perpetual movement.
Taken in supplement form, this enzyme can improve physical performance, particularly in athletes. A study conducted by researchers Díaz-Castro J, Guisado R, Kajarabille N. — on 100 German ultra-endurance runners — during preparations for the London 2012 Olympic Games, reportedly showed that a daily intake of 300 mg of coQ10 for 6 weeks increased their performance. Another study conducted as part of the doctoral program in sports medicine at the University of Tsukuba, Japan , also revealed that taking the same dose of coQ10 for 20 days could reduce oxidative muscle trauma in people who practice a martial art.
Generally, the body can absorb between 60 and 400 mg of CoQ10 per day. It is important to seek the advice of a healthcare professional before starting a course of this enzyme. This is because it can interact with certain medications prescribed for cholesterol (statins), diabetes, and hypertension, as well as blood thinners and dopamine stimulants, which can have adverse effects on the body.
Coenzyme Q10, for healthy aging
Coenzyme Q10 is also very useful in limiting the effects of aging . Highly prized as a basic ingredient in many cosmetic products, particularly those dedicated to reducing the symptoms of skin aging , coenzyme Q10 is a powerful antioxidant. For comparison, it is said to be up to 5 times more powerful than vitamin E. It helps fight aging due to the phenomenon of cellular oxidation, in other words, attacks by free radicals.
Therefore, a coQ10 supplement is more than recommended for living well and aging well. With this in mind, Biocyte offers you CoQ10 LIPOSOMAL Biocyte Longevity capsules . Born from the nutraceutical expertise of the Biocyte laboratory, this food supplement is composed exclusively of coenzyme Q10 and vitamin E. It is recommended to take one capsule every morning for 3 months. One capsule contains 99 mg of coQ10 and 12 mg of vitamin E, or 100% of the nutritional reference values (NRV).
Sources: Anti-aging Club ; Health Passport
Sources: Anti-aging Club ; Health Passport
