Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10)
Awareness of the benefits of Coenzyme
QoQ10 can improve gingival health.
According to web MD, " Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is a
nutrient that occurs naturally in the body." It is also found in many of
the foods we eat.[1] CoenzymeQoQ10 can be beneficial in lowering
blood pressure, slowing down the progression of Alzheimer's disease, assist in
treating migraine headaches, in controlling cholesterol and healing gingival
inflammation.
What is Coenzyme QoQ10? Coenzyme QoQ10 is an enzyme that works as an
antioxidant. Coenzyme QoQ10 can help with growth and maintenance.
Healthy individuals usually have enough
CoenzymeQoQ10, however a supplement of CoenzymeQoQ10 may be beneficial to those
individuals who have specific health conditions such as heart disease,
Parkinson's disease, migraines, those with immune compromised conditions and
the aging population.
CoenzymeQoQ10 can be found in whole grains, cold water fish like tuna, salmon, mackerel, and
sardines. Vegetable oils and meats also contain
Coenzyme Q10[2]. Arlene Semeco, MS, RD give us a list to refer
to.
The following foods contain CoQ10:
·
Organ
meats: Heart,
liver and kidney
·
Some
muscle meats: Pork,
beef and chicken
·
Fatty
fish: Trout,
herring, mackerel and sardine
·
Vegetables: Spinach, cauliflower and
broccoli
·
Fruit: Oranges and strawberries
·
Legumes: Soybeans, lentils and peanuts
·
Nuts
and seeds: Sesame
seeds and pistachios
How can Coenzyme QoQ10 help with gum
disease such as Periodontal disease.
Periodontal disease is an inflammatory response to bacterial
toxins. QoQ10 acts as an antioxidant,
reducing the inflammatory reactions to harmful bacteria.
According to Web MD QoQ10
supplements have been proven to be a safe option in achieving the optimal
levels of QoQ10. How much QoQ10 should
you take? It depends on the results you
want to achieve. According to Jillian
Kubala, MS, RD, For people taking Statin
medications the typical dosage is 30–200 mg per day (13). "For people with heart failure or
angina, the typical dosage recommendation for CoQ10 is 60–300 mg per day (18). For treating migraines, the typical dosage
recommendation for CoQ10 is 300–400 mg per day (21). To counteract the
age-related depletion of CoQ10, it’s recommended to take 100–200 mg per day
(24). Doses of 100–300 mg of CoQ10 per
day appear to improve diabetes symptoms (28).
CoQ10 doses of 100–600 mg have been shown to help boost fertility
(34)." [4]
WHAT YOU SHOULD LOOK FOR IN A COQ10 SUPPLEMENT
Based on our research and feedback from
our Smarter Shoppers, these are the things to look for in an exceptional CoQ10 supplement.
CLINICALLY PROVEN POTENCY
In clinical studies, the amount of CoQ10 proven to be effective ranges between 200-240 mg per serving.
DELIVERED
IN GEL CAPS
Our bodies can't easily absorb tablets composed of powdered CoQ10, so we suggest finding a supplement that delivers your coenzyme inside gel capsules.
QUALITY
PRODUCT GUARANTEE
You need time to try any product, especially CoQ10. A company that's confident in its CoQ10 will offer, at minimum, a 100% 45-day product guarantee.[5]
How safe is Coenzyme QoQ10?
Reports note a moderate interactions with chemotherapy drugs, warfarin,
and antihypertensive drugs
Some of the common side effects of coenzyme Q10 are:
- Decreased appetite
- Diarrhea
- Increased levels of liver enzymes in the blood
- Nausea
Other side effects of coenzyme Q10 include:
- Low blood pressure[6]
CoenzymeQoQ10
can be beneficial in lowering blood pressure, slowing down the progression of
Alzheimer's disease, assist in treating migraine headaches, in controlling
cholesterol and healing gingival inflammation.
Healthy individuals usually have enough CoenzymeQoQ10, however a
supplement of CoenzymeQoQ10 may be beneficial to some individual. It is always beneficial to contact your
physician before beginning any supplements.
[1] Kiefer, David. MD; WebMD Medical
Reference. November 16, 2016
[3] Arlene Semeco, MS, RD. 9 Benefits of Coenzyme Q10
(CoQ10). October 12, 2017. https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/coenzyme-q10
[4]
Jillian Kubala MS, RD. CoQ10
Dosage: How Much Should You Take per Day? September 4, 2018
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/coq10-dosage#dosages
[5] Tom. Which 2018 coq10 supplements are the most
effective? https://smarter-reviews.com
[6]
Omudhome
Ogbru, PharmD,
Jay W. Marks, MD. coenzyme q10, ubiquinone, ubidecarenone. Medical Editor:
https://www.medicinenet.com/coenzyme_q10_ubiquinone_ubidecarenone-oral/article.htm
