Each softgel provides 60 mg of CoQ10. This dose is ideal for those looking for general health benefits, heavy exercisers, those with a family history of various issues. General dosage guidelines are shown below:

• 30-100 mg -- General health
• 60-150 mg -- Heavy exercisers
• 100-200 mg -- Family history of issues
• 200-400 mg -- If taking statin drugs

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 already within the normal range, immune function and gum health. It also boosts the benefits of vitamin E.

Evidence suggests people who take statin drugs to treat high cholesterol levels may be simultaneously depleting their CoQ10 levels. Many cardiologists are now recommending CoQ10 to patients as an adjunct to traditional medical treatments.

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.