What is Coenzyme Q-10? It is the cofactor of an enzyme. Enzymes
are the protein substances that are found in all living things;
they are needed for tissue and cell building and repairing.
Coenzyme Q-10 is an antioxidant that is the essential component
of cellular energy. It's highest concentrations are found in the
heart and liver, and is synthesized in the body. CoQ-10 and
Aging In normal aging, the body loses it's ability to
manufacture adequate amounts of CoQ-10. Levels of CoQ-10 can
decline by as much as 80% as you age. It is thought that the
decreased levels of CoQ-10 brought on by aging may lead to age-
related discomforts. CoQ-10 and your heart The heart needs a
constant supply of energy for it's continuous actions of pumping
and contracting. Because the richest concentrations of CoQ-10
are in the heart, preventing a deficiency by supplying the body
with sufficient amounts may promote healthy activity and nourish
the circulatory system. As many as 75% of heart patients are
found to be deficient in CoQ-1