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Coenzyme q10
For mitochondrial health optimisation
The experts we follow agree on this.
Coenzyme Q10 is important for mitochondrial energy production and may be especially helpful as we age.
Who is behind it
Voices including a molecular biology PhD, a nutritional sciences PhD and a certified nutrition and mineral coach.
How strong the research is
Backed by some published research, and by what the experts see in practice.
In their words
“If you do choose to take a statin, then I'd be careful to take coenzyme Q10 and then the MK4 form of vitamin k2.”
a nutritional sciences PhD
Coenzyme Q10 is essential for mitochondrial energy production and is especially important for organs with high energy needs; levels decline with age and statin use.
Optimizing CoQ10 status is important to optimizing the enzymatic activity of mitochondrial D lactate dehydrogenase, as it donates electrons to CoQ10 in vitro.
CoQ10 is needed for optimal electron transport chain function in mitochondria.
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