What is CoQ10 and is it a supplement I should be taking?
Q: My mother has been taking CoQ10. Her doctor recommended it for her heart. But she says she has much more energy and thinks I should try it too. What is CoQ10 and is it a supplement I should be taking? I’m 32 and train 4 days per week with weights, run 3 days per week and surf 2-3 days per week. A: Yes, I highly recommend that you supplement with coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10). This supplement, also known as ubiquinone, because it is ubiquitous within the body, is really concentrated in the mitochondria of cells. The mitochondria are considered the power plants of cells, as they produce the majority of energy the body uses from carbs and fats. CoQ10 works as a coenzyme, assisting the reactions that produce energy in the mitochondria. Your bodys levels of CoQ10 start to decline in your 20s. So its a good idea for anyone 20 and older to supplement with it. There are hundreds of studies showing that CoQ10 is effective for the treatment of a wide range of diseases, such as cardiovascular disease,
