{"id":11219,"date":"2020-02-12T21:26:32","date_gmt":"2020-02-12T21:26:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.womenshealthandfitness.com.au\/?p=11219"},"modified":"2020-02-12T21:26:32","modified_gmt":"2020-02-12T21:26:32","slug":"what-you-need-to-know-about-coq10","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.womenshealthandfitness.com.au\/diet-nutrition\/popular-topics\/what-you-need-to-know-about-coq10\/","title":{"rendered":"What You Need to Know About CoQ10"},"content":{"rendered":"

From calcium and vitamin D to fish oil and cranberry, the market for supplements is steadily growing in Australia. A recent study revealed that more than sixty per cent of Australians are taking some type of supplement to complement their prescription medications or to experience different health benefits.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

While vitamins are arguably the most consumed nutritional products, there is one dietary supplement that is increasing in demand not only in the country but in various parts of the world as well — Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10). Before you <\/span>order CoQ10 online<\/b><\/a>, here are some key facts about this compound that you need to know:<\/span><\/p>\n

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What is Coenzyme Q10?<\/b><\/h2>\n

CoQ10 is an antioxidant that your body creates naturally and is also found in the different types of food that you eat, such as whole grains, vegetable oils, cold-water fish, and meat. This nutrient is generally utilised by the cells for growth and protection against damage caused by free radicals, bacteria, and viruses.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Note that while you will never outgrow the benefits of CoQ10, it is unfortunate that your body\u2019s production of this compound tends to decrease as you age. Certain conditions also cause CoQ10 deficiency such as genetic defects, mitochondrial and heart diseases, and lack of essential nutrients, among others. Even the level of CoQ10 that you may get from the dietary sources mentioned above is not enough, which is why it is best to take CoQ10 supplements.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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What are the Benefits of CoQ10?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Different studies suggest that taking Coenzyme Q10 supplements may produce the following benefits:<\/span><\/p>\n