| Proper name |
Ubiquinone |
| Category |
Enzyme |
| Functions |
The most important role of Coenzyme Q10 is to facilitate the production
of energy in the Krebs cycle. It is an important antioxidant that prevents
free radical damage within the mitochondria of the cell. The mitochondria
is the organelle that converts food into energy. Co Q10 also helps protect
against toxic side effects of several drugs. |
| RDA |
None |
| Therapeutic
dose |
The dose typically consumed is 30 to 100 mg per day, though doses as high
as 300 mg per day have been taken in cases of severe cardiac disorders. |
| Deficiency symptoms |
Congestive heart failure, angina, cardiac arrhythmia, mitral valve prolapse,
cardiomyopathy, mitral valve prolapse, high blood pressure, gingivitis and
stroke |
| Toxicity |
None known. |
| Best
forms
|
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| Food
sources |
Co Q10 is manufactured in the body with the help of several of the B vitamins,
Vitamin C and several trace elements. It can be taken in supplemental form. |
| Lab
tests |
None |
| Drug
interactions |
The following drugs deplete Coenzyme Q10: Acetohexamide, Amitriptyline,
Amoxapine, Atorvastatin, Benzthiazide, Beta-Blockers, Cerivastatin, Chlorothiazide,
Chlorpromazine, Chlorpropamide, Clomipramine, Clonidine, Desipramine, Doxepin,
Fluvastatin, Glimepiride, Glipizide, Glyburide, Haloperidol, Hydralazine,
Hydrochlorothiazide, Hydroflumethiazide, Imipramine, Indapamide, Lovastatin,
Mesoridazine, Methyclothiazide, Methyldopa, Metolazone, Nortriptyline, Perphenazine,
Polythiazide, Pravastatin, Prochlorperazine, Promazine, Promethazine, Protripyline,
Quinethazone, Simvastatin, Thiethylperazine, Thioridazine, Tolazamide, Tolbutamide,
Trichlormethiazide, Trifluoperazine, Trimipramine |
| Nutrient interactions |
Absorbs best in the presence of fats or oils. |
| Metabolism |
Coenzyme Q10 is manufactured
in the body with the help of several B vitamins, Vitamin C and trace minerals.
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