Co-Enzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is among the most popular supplements for mitochondrial health. From 2000 to 2016, the number of Americans using CoQ10 increased almost 12 times over, to approximately 24 million. As the population becomes more aware of mitochondrial and heart health, the usage of this supplement is expected to continue to grow. CoQ10 maintain a critical function in the electron transport chain (a.k.a Krebs cycle) of your mitochondria. Here it is essential for the creation of ATP, the biological energy currency needed by our cells for life, repair and regeneration. This is to be expected, since many conditions CoQ10 is known to be beneficial for, including heart disease and migraines, appear to be rooted in mitochondrial dysfunction. CoQ10 is a fat-soluble antioxidant, meaning it works in the fat portions of your body, such as your cell membranes. It works to remove potentially harmful byproducts of our natural metabolism known as reactive oxygen species (ROS). It is essentially a natural pollution removing compound. Using CoQ10 to help protect your mitochondria from oxidative damage, has shown to be helpful for a number of health conditions and chronic diseases. In patients with cancer, CoQ10 levels are typically very low.
