How does CoQ10 help periodontal disease?
Periodontal disease (gum disease) affects 60% of young adults and 90% of individuals over age 65. Healing and repair of periodontal tissue requires efficient energy production, a metabolic function dependent on an adequate supply of CoQ10. CoQ10 deficiency has been reported in gingival tissue of patients with periodontal disease.15-17 The frequency of CoQ10 deficiency in several studies ranged from 60 to 96%. The beneficial effect of CoQ10 in periodontal disease may be the result of an improvement in the energy-dependent processes of healing and tissue repair.14 How does CoQ10 boost the immune system? Tissues and cells involved with immune function are highly energy-dependent and therefore require an adequate supply of CoQ10 for optimal function. Several studies have documented an immune-enhancing effect of CoQ and a benefit in cancer patients.18-20 Also, CoQ10 should definitely be used by cancer patients taking any chemotherapy drug that is associated with heart toxicity (e.g., adriam
