CoEnzyme Q10 For Hair Growth - Hairguard

April 2020
Dr. Anil Simhadri

Coenzyme Q10, also known as Ubiquinol and CoQ10, is a fat-soluble substance that is stored within the tissues of the body. Although it is somewhat related to a vitamin, it is not strictly described as such because the body is able to synthesize it.

CoQ10 exists within the eukaryotic cells in the body, primarily within the mitochondria. Here it is used in the synthesis of energy in the form of Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP). This cellular respiration process produces 95 percent of the total energy reserve within the human body, so coenzyme Q10 it is a vital element in the optimal functioning of cells in the body.

A reduced level of coenzyme Q10 causes symptoms such as muscle weakness, tiredness, reduced stamina and premature ageing of the skin and hair, just to name a few.

Food Sources Of Coenzyme Q10

Coenzyme Q10 is found in significant amounts in vegetable oils (especially in soybean oil, olive oil and grape seed oil which can reduce hair loss in their own right); nuts, or legumes (particularly peanuts); avocado; sesame seeds; organ meats; cruciferous vegetables including broccoli and cauliflower; and in the herbal plants parsley and perilla.

Cooking at high temperatures significantly decreases the amount of Coenzyme Q10 in food.

Aging and Coenzyme Q10

The level of CoQ10 in the body decreases with age and is especially low in people who suffer from conditions such as heart disease, Parkinson’s syndrome, muscular dystrophy, and HIV.