Coenzyme Q10 is a lipid soluble, vitamin-like substance and is found primarily in the mitochondria. It is a component of the electron transport chain and participates in aerobic cellular respiration, generating energy in the form of ATP. The nutrient also plays a vital role in health maintenance. It promotes a healthy cardiovascular system and periodontal health, helps maintain healthy blood sugar levels, cholesterol and triglyceride concentrations and, vitamin E levels in cell membranes, energizing the immune system and helping to maintain proper weight.
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Source: Coenzyme Q10 supplementation ameliorates inflammatory signaling and oxidative stress associated with strenuous exercise