What is CoQ10?
Coenzyme Q10 (or CoQ10) is a natural chemical compound that we make in our bodies and consume in our diets, primarily from oily fish, organ meats such as liver, and whole grains. It resides in the energy-producing part of cells and is involved with producing a key molecule known as adenosine-5-triphosphate (or ATP). ATP is a cell’s major energy source and it contributes to several important biological processes, such as the production of protein, and muscle contraction. Why is CoQ10 important? CoQ10 has the potential to vastly improve human health. It can help you combat fatigue, for example, as well as obesity, and a weak immune system (particularly for those with HIV, other viruses, and yeast infections). It helps boost athletic performance (CoQ10 levels are low in people who exercise excessively), and it improves exercise tolerance in people with muscular dystrophy. It also prevents toxin overload, and swollen gums (those with periodontal disease tend to have low levels of CoQ10 in
