Support the heart, circulation and more with CoQ10

Each enhanced absorption softgel provides 100 mg of CoQ10. This dose is ideal for those looking for general health benefits, heavy exercisers, those with a family history of heart problems and those with mild heart problems. General dosage guidelines are shown below:

• 30-100 mg -- General health
• 90-160 mg -- Heavy exercisers
• 60-160 mg -- Those with a family history of heart problems
• 100-200 mg -- Those with mild heart problems
• 200-300 mg --Those taking statin drugs
• 300-360 mg --Those with congestive heart problems
• 1,200 mg -- Those with Parkinson's disease

Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10), or ubiquinone, is a naturally occurring, vitamin-like nutrient found in almost all cells of the human body and is essential to life. It works on a cellular level to produce metabolic energy in the form of ATP (adenosine triphosphate). High concentrations are found in the heart, liver, kidneys and pancreas.

CoQ10 is commonly used to strengthen and protect the heart, although it has other important health benefits. It acts as a powerful antioxidant and supports circulation, healthy cholesterol levels, immune function and gum health. It also boosts the benefits of vitamin E. Studies on those with Parkinson's disease have shown significant benefit from high dosages.*

Peak levels occur in the late teens to early twenties and gradually decline after the age of 30. However, the popular cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins also cause a decrease in CoQ10 levels. The prevalence and severity of this deficiency has caused widespread alarm.

In nine human controlled trials, eight showed significant statin-induced CoQ10 depletion. In both human and animal studies, the depletion had detrimental cardiac consequences. The level of deficiency was more pronounced in the elderly and those with pre-existing heart failure.

Luckily, statin-induced CoQ10 deficiency is completely preventable with supplemental CoQ10. Taking CoQ10 has no adverse impact on the cholesterol-lowering and anti-inflammatory properties of statin drugs.

Normally CoQ10 is found in the diet, in foods like fish, organ meats and peanuts. As we age and begin to lose our ability to synthesize this nutrient from food, CoQ10 supplements can help.

One of the most important things you can do for your overall health and longevity is improve your heart health. With well-documented substantial benefits to the heart and more, coenzyme Q10 is an essential nutrient to add to your health regimen.