Coenzyme Q10: uses and benefits

Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is a molecule that is naturally secreted by the body. It functions as a vitamin in the body by activating energy production at the cellular level. This energy is necessary for all the physiological processes to occur. It is especially important for cardiac activity, although it is found throughout the body.

Coenzyme Q10 is produced with less intensity as the body ages or contracts certain diseases, leading to deficiencies that can prove problematic for the maintenance of strong health.

Link between coenzyme Q10 deficiency and some health problems

To the extent that CoQ10 is naturally synthesized by the body, its concentration level is very rarely checked. However, evidence exists that there is a very close link between coenzyme Q10 deficiency and certain cardiovascular diseases, some cancers and even AIDS. This stems from studies carried out on several people suffering from these diseases, as well as those suffering from muscular disorders, that show more or less severe CoQ10 deficiencies.

Recognized medical uses

In Japan and Europe, coenzyme Q10 has been used for over 50 years as an adjuvant to conventional treatments for heart failure. It is particularly used in the context of class I to III failure, for which it appears to be particularly effective. It also shows results for people with hypertension, reducing heart pressure from 17 mmHg to 10 mmHg without any adverse effects.

In recent years, it has been considered an orphan drug for Huntington’s disease and for mitochondrial encephalomyopathy.

Coenzyme Q10 benefits

In addition to its medical uses, CoQ10 has many benefits:

1. Improved physical performance and post-exercise recovery

Its vitamin effect on the heart and muscles helps the body to support physical exertion requirements. It facilitates cardio-muscular action and helps the heart to respond to the oxygen needs of muscles during physical exercise.

Its antioxidant properties also reduce the cellular damage that can result from intensive physical training.

2. Improved condition for people with diabetes

Coenzyme Q10 helps reduce blood sugar levels. Its hypoglycaemic effect limits the risks and the restrictions linked to type II diabetes and helps people live better with the condition.

3. Reduced toxicity of cancer treatments

Certain anti-cancer drugs, especially anthracyclines, have a particularly harmful effect on the heart. As such, coenzyme Q10 has both a preventive and curative effect, helping to fight against the toxicity related to these treatments while improving the well-being of people subjected to this type of medication.

Some studies even claim that it reduces the risk of melanoma and contracting breast cancer for women.

Conclusion

Coenzyme Q10 is a natural dietary supplement often used as an adjunct to the conventional treatments for heart failure, while also having many benefits that improve quality of life and well-being. It contributes to the strengthening of cardiovascular mechanisms, the improvement of diabetic living conditions and the reduction of the toxicity of certain cancer treatments.

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