9 Benefits of Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10)

October 2017
Arlene Semeco, MS, RD

Coenzyme Q10, also known as CoQ10, is a compound that helps generate energy in your cells.

Your body produces CoQ10 naturally, but its production tends to decrease with age. Fortunately, you can also get CoQ10 through supplements or foods.

Health conditions like heart disease, brain disorders, diabetes, and cancer have been linked to low levels of CoQ10.

It is not clear whether low levels of CoQ10 cause these diseases or are a result of them.

One thing is for certain: plenty of research has revealed CoQ10’s wide range of health benefits.

Here is all you need to know about CoQ10.

CoQ10 is a compound made by your body and stored in the mitochondria of your cells.

The mitochondria are in charge of producing energy. They also protect cells from oxidative damage and disease-causing bacteria or viruses.

CoQ10 production decreases as you age. Thus, older people seem to be deficient in this compound.