COENZYME Q10 (CoQ10)

 
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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

  • Oils: Soybean and canola oil[3]

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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 moderate interactions with chemotherapy drugs, warfarin, and antihypertensive drugs

Some of the common side effects of coenzyme Q10 are:

  • Stomach upset

  • Decreased appetite

  • Diarrhea

  • Increased levels of liver enzymes in the blood

  • Nausea

Other side effects of coenzyme Q10 include:

  • Allergies

  • 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 individuals.  It is always beneficial to contact your physician before beginning any supplements.


[1] Kiefer, David. MD; WebMD Medical Reference. November 16, 2016

[2] 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

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