Around 50 years ago researchers discovered a substance called CoQ10. It is an antioxidant that exists in our bodies as children; as we age it reduces over time.
CoQ10 helps us by providing cellular energy throughout our lives. As we get older, our bodies metabolize less and less of this valuable substance. It becomes more and more imperative that we add CoQ10 foods or supplements to our diet as we grow older.
Researchers have found a lot of benefits to CoQ10. It has been used for heart conditions, Parkinson’s, migraines, cancer, gingivitis, as well as other ailments.
In my years of researching supplements, it is rare that I find a compound that has been researched so well by such a large group of people.
The good news is there are different ways to make sure you get enough CoQ10 every day. One way is through food while another possibility is to use either a gelcap or a powder.
Research
Eight aging research subjects at the University of Texas were each given CoQ10 for heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. During the research, seven out of the eight participants showed an elevation of antibody levels. In Japan, other research has shown that patients with cancer and heart disease had reduced levels of CoQ10.
Linus Pauling, PhD, while at the Institute of Science and Medicine in California, reported that supplementing CoQ10 can help make the heart stronger even without exercising. He also stated that CoQ10 can help elevate energy levels and possibly help people live longer lives.
Side effects of CoQ10
During my research, I found few side effects with CoQ10. Usually, these side effects do not last very long and include diarrhea, nausea, and appetite loss. Throughout my years of taking CoQ10, I never experienced these side effects.
CoQ10 foods
After hearing all this amazing information about CoQ10, you may be wondering how you can get more of it in your diet. Here are some CoQ10 foods.
Sardines contain one of the highest amounts of CoQ10. It is also found in trout, herring, and mackerel. In can be found in pork heart, beef heart, and beef liver.
In vegetables, spinach contains some CoQ10; cauliflower and potatoes have a lot less. There are few fruits that have CoQ10.
It is unfortunate that as we get older, our bodies do not get enough of this valuable nutrient.
It may be much easier for us to get our recommended amount of CoQ10 using supplements.
To get 30 mg of CoQ10 through food, it would take two and a half pounds of peanuts, 1 pound of sardines, and 2 pounds of beef.
