Coenzyme Q10 - Health Benefits
Health Benefits of Coenzyme Q10
Aging & Life Extension
Coenzyme Q10 may retard various aspects of the Aging Process (including the Aging Process within the Brain). [1]
The Heart’s Coenzyme Q10 levels decline with the progression of the Aging Process.
Coenzyme Q10 may possess Life Extension potential: [2]
Coenzyme Q10 may reverse accelerated Apoptosis of Cells involved in the Aging Process (this means that Coenzyme Q10 may have potential as a Life Extension agent by retarding the accelerated death of Cells involved in the Aging Process). [3]
Cardiovascular System: Ailments
Coenzyme Q10 may stabilize heartbeat in Arrhythmias patients. [4]
Coenzyme Q10 may prevent Atherosclerosis (by preventing the oxidation of LDL Cholesterol): [5]
Some experts claim that the Coenzyme Q10:LDL Cholesterol ratio may be even more important for the prevention of Atherosclerosis than is the HDL:LDL Cholesterol ratio.
Coenzyme Q10 (100 mg per day) may improve the condition of Cardiomyopathy patients and extends their lifespan. [6]
Coenzyme Q10 may improve Heart function in Dilated Cardiomyopathy patients. [7]
Approximately 62% of Cardiovascular Diseases patients are found to be deficient in Coenzyme Q10 and correcting this deficiency (by the use of supplemental Coenzyme Q10) may be effective for the treatment of many Cardiovascular Disease patients: [8]
Supplemental Coenzyme Q10 counteracts the severe CoQ10 deficiency that occurs in the Cardiac Muscle in conjunction with most Cardiovascular Diseases. [9]
Coenzyme Q10 may alleviate Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) and many CHF patients are found to exhibit a Coenzyme Q10 deficiency. [10]
Coenzyme Q10 may be beneficial for persons about to undergo Heart Surgery. [11]
Coenzyme Q10 may lower Blood Pressure in High Blood Pressure patients (by normalizing the body's Sodium:Potassium ratio and via other mechanisms also): [12]
In human trials, an average daily dosage of 225 mg of Coenzyme Q10 per day caused a reduction in average systolic blood pressure from 159 to 147 mm/Hg and an reduction in average diastolic blood pressure from 94 to 85 mm/Hg within three to four months of initiating supplementation.
39% of Hypertension patients are found to be deficient in Coenzyme Q10.
Coenzyme Q10 may help to prevent Preeclampsia. [13]
Coenzyme Q10 may reduce the viscosity of Blood in Ischemic Heart Disease patients, may increase Superoxide Dismutase levels, and may increase endothelium-depndent relaxation and peak VO2 levels in Ischemic Heart Disease patients: [14]
Coenzyme Q10 may improve the condition of 91% of Heart Attack patients within 30 days of initial Coenzyme Q10 supplementation. [15]
Coenzyme Q10 may normalize Heart function in Mitral Valve Prolapse patients. [16]
Coenzyme Q10 may help to prevent Stroke and may help to prevent mortality (death) in people who have experienced a Stroke. [17]
Cardiovascular System: Underlying Mechanisms
Coenzyme Q10 may improve Blood Circulation.
Coenzyme Q10 may assist the Heart to function normally in the presence of Blood Clotting.
Coenzyme Q10 concentrates in the Heart and may improve many aspects of Heart function: [18]
The Heart’s Coenzyme Q10 levels decline with the progression of the Aging Process.
Coenzyme Q10 may improve the function of the Left Ventricle of the Heart.
Coenzyme Q10 may improve the Heart's ability to survive and produce energy in Hypoxia (limited Oxygen) situations such as:
High Altitudes
Clogged Arteries
Where Blood Clots affect the flow of oxygenated Blood to Cardiac Muscle. [9]
When Blood has high Fat content.
During Angina. [20]
Coenzyme Q10 may counteract the toxic effects of Ischemia on the Brain and Heart (i.e. it counteracts Myocardial Ischemia). [21]
Cells
Coenzyme Q10 is a component of almost every Cells of the body: [22]
Coenzyme Q10 may reverse the accelerated abnormal Apoptosis of Cells involved in the Aging Process (this means that Coenzyme Q10 may have potential as a Life Extension agent by retarding the death of Cells involved in the Aging Process).
Coenzyme Q10 increases the production of Energy within the Mitochondria of Cells and increases Oxygen supplies to the Mitochondria - the Mitochondrion contain approximately 50% of the body’s total Coenzyme Q10 content: [23]
Coenzyme Q10 may help to prevent Free Radical damage to the Mitochondria and Mitochondrial DNA (including the Free Radical damage induced by Doxorubicin).
Digestive System
Coenzyme Q10 concentrates in the Pancreas. [24]
Coenzyme Q10 may protect the lining of the Stomach.
Coenzyme Q10 may alleviate Ulcers - Peptic (including Ulcers - Duodenal).
Ears/Hearing
Coenzyme Q10 may improve Hearing ability in Hearing Loss - Age-Related patients. [25]
Coenzyme Q10 may help to prevent Noise-Induced Hearing Loss. [26]
Coenzyme Q10 may facilitate recovery from Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss. [27]
Coenzyme Q10 deficiency may be an underlying cause of some cases of Tinnitus. [28]
Excretory System
Coenzyme Q10 concentrates in the Kidneys. [29]
Coenzyme Q10 (180 mg per day) may improve the condition of Chronic Kidney Failure patients. [30]
Eyes/Vision
Coenzyme Q10 may help to prevent and treat Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). [31]
Coenzyme Q10 may help to prevent Cataracts. [32]
Coenzyme Q10 may help to prevent Glaucoma (by counteracting the toxicity of Glutamic Acid, a suspected cause of Glaucoma). [33]
Coenzyme Q10 (300 mg per day) may alleviate (the chronic progessive external form of) Ophthalmoplegia (Paralysis of the Ocular Muscles). [34]
Hair
Coenzyme Q10 (applied topically) may stimulate the production of Keratin by Keratinocytes in Hair Follicles. [35]
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