Coenzyme Q10, also known as CoQ10, is a compound found in the mitochondria of your cells. CoQ10 is essential for the mitochondria to produce energy, maintain proper cellular function, provide support against oxidative stress, while offering potent anti-inflammatory properties.
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CoQ10 Generates Cellular Energy
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CoQ10’s primary function is to generate energy within your cells. It plays a key role in making adenosine triphosphate (ATP), your body’s energy source.
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ATP is the body’s immediate fuel source for energy production. Just as NAD⁺ declines with age, ATP does as well.
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Many aging-related conditions have been linked to mitochondrial dysfunction, and low levels of ATP, CoQ10 and NAD⁺. ⑵ CoQ10 & NADH are both co-enzymes that are required for your body to maintain optimal levels of ATP.
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CoQ10 & Inflammation
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Recent studies have demonstrated that CoQ10 supplementation may help lower inflammation.
“A recent meta-analysis provided evidence that CoQ10 supplementation significantly reduced the inflammatory markers CRP (C-reactive protein), IL-6 and TNF-α.”⑶
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Decrease Inflammation to Restore NAD⁺ Levels
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Chronic inflammation is a risk factor for a wide range of age-related conditions and it’s a major consumer of NAD.⁺ In order to restore your NAD⁺ pool, minimizing inflammation is vital.