Co-enzyme Q10, often referred to as CoQ10 for short, is a powerful antioxidant that has gained significant popularity in recent years. Antioxidants work in the body to neutralize the damaging effects of free radicals.
CoQ10 helps benefit or prevent many conditions including gum disease, chronic fatigue, high blood sugar, migraines, breast cancer, fibromyalgia, heart failure, heart damage related to chemotherapy, high blood pressure, kidney failure, and stroke recovery.
CoQ10 may also help slow down the effects of aging on your skin and boost your immune system. With all of its potential benefits, CoQ10 is considered one of the most powerful supplements you can take.
Recommended doses of CoQ10 range from 50 mg to 400 mg.
If you are planning to take CoQ10 supplements, following are some helpful tips:
• CoQ10 is available in two forms: ubiquinol and ubiquinone. Choose ubiquinol as it is believed to absorb 8 times better than CoQ10 in ubiquinone form.
• Take CoQ10 with a meal containing dietary fat. CoQ10 is fat-soluble and requires sufficient fat to absorb readily.
• Take CoQ10 in liquid form, as it will absorb better than powdered CoQ10. If you don’t want to use liquid CoQ10, then purchase soft gel capsules, as they will absorb better than other non-liquid forms.
• Choose CoQ10 supplements that also have DHLA for powerful antioxidant benefits.
• Take at least 200 mg per day to keep your heart and arteries healthy.
• Your body may utilize CoQ10 more effectively if taken at night.
• CoQ10 is considered to be safe; however, don’t take it without your doctor’s okay if you are pregnant or nursing.
• CoQ10 may interact with some types of medications, so talk to your doctor before taking CoQ10 supplements.
• Make sure the label has the USP stamp. This ensures that it meets the standards of purity, safety, quality and content.
• ALWAYS Check the expiration date to make sure the product is fresh.
