Health Benefits of Chlorella & Coenzyme Q10 

What is Coenzyme Q10?  

Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is a ubiquinone. This water-insoluble fatty substance is an essential compound in a variety of biochemical oxidation and reduction reactions. CoQ10 is essential to cellular energy production and metabolic compounds in aerobic organisms. Q10 is the only form of coenzyme Q utilized in the metabolism of humans and most other vertebrates. CoQ10 can improve overall health & well being, especially when combined with the numerous health benefits of chlorella.

Where does CoQ10 come from?

While it's possible to supplement small amounts of the body's CoQ10 through diet or supplements, the majority of the body's supply, about 0.5 to 1.5 grams for healthy adults, is self-generated. CoQ10 is present in all of the body's cells, particularly in the energy-producing cell center or mitochondria. CoQ10 is highly concentrated in high-energy tissue such as the heart, liver, kidneys, and muscles. This is not surprising as CoQ10 aids in the release of cellular energy, and these organs release the most energy in the human body.

The most concentrated natural source is beef and other red meat. Other natural sources include spinach, peanuts, and other foods.

Is CoQ10 a vitamin?

Vitamins and coenzymes function similarly, so coenzyme Q10 is like a vitamin. Vitamins and CoQ10 are both essential to healthy body and cell function. However, because the body can product CoQ10 on its own, it is not technically a vitamin.

What are the risks of CoQ10 deficiency?

A 25 percent deficiency can cause disease, and a 75 percent deficiency can cause death.  But if there is no deficiency CoQ10, taking more will not make any difference in your body's function.

What are the medical applications of coenzyme Q10?

Though it has not been approved for use as a prescription medication in the United States, coenzyme Q10 is prescribed to millions of people in Japan for the treatment and prevention of heart disease. In clinical trials, coenzyme Q10 improved the condition of over 70 percent of people with serious heart disease, including congestive heart failure and angina.