Where is CoQ10 found in the body and how is it produced in the body?
CoQ10 is present in every cell of the body. The highest amounts of CoQ10 are found in the in the heart, liver, kidneys and pancreas. The lowest amounts are found in the lungs. CoQ10 is synthesized in the body in the presence of amino acids tyrosine, several vitamins and trace elements.Lack of any of these nutrients, life style factors and environmental stress results in the impairment of the CoQ10 formation in our body. We consume 2-5 mg per day15,16 which is insufficient for any benefit, hence exogenous supplementation or body replenishment is the only way to compensate these low levels.
