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CoEnzyme Q10, 30 mg
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Coenzyme Q10

Co-Q-100®

Coenzyme Q10, 100 mg
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Co Q10-30 mg

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Information:

Coenzyme Q10, a quinone; also called ubiquinone, is related to Vitamin K. Coenzyme Q10 naturally occurs in the body and is a particularly important factor in mitochondrial energy synthesis. Coenzyme Q10 acts as a cofactor in the electron transport chain that creates adenosine triphosphate (ATP). ATP is the body's major source of energy to fuel its biochemical reactions. With bioenergetic inhibition of mitochondrial function, Co-Q10 becomes conditionally essential. Simply stated, when the body is exhausted by fighting disease, Co-Q10 is beneficial as a supplement, enhancing all body functions.  Due to its energy-producing effect, coenzyme Q10 may help boost the immune system in energy deficient individuals. This might include conditions such as:

1.                Chronic disease states

2.                Inflammation, especially gingivitis1

3.                Cardiomyopathy2,3

Coenzyme Q10 supplementation has been shown to boost antibody production and enhance phagocytosis4,5.

Cells that benefit the most from the addition of coenzyme Q10 are those that have a more rapid turnover, including heart, gingiva, mucosal cells of the intestines, and immune system cells. Known benefits for coenzyme Q10 include treatment of periodontal disease1, lymphocytic gingivitis, and any heart disease2 that is  associated with poor contraction3. Diabetics are commonly reported to be deficient in coenzyme Q10, and benefit from its supplementation.

Dietary sources for coenzyme Q10 include migratory fish (mackerel and sardines), organ meats, and, to a lesser extent, legumes, rice and canola oil.

Some conditions that may improve with Coenzyme Q10 supplementation include:

1.                Dental disease

2.                Gum disease, gingivitis, inflammation in the mouth

3.                Immune boosting

4.                Diabetes

5.                Heart diseases, including

1. Hanioka T, et al. Effect of topical application of coenzyme Q10 on adult periodontitis. Mol Aspects Med.;15 Suppl:s241:8, 1994.

2. Lonnrot K ; Tolvanen JP ; Porsti I ; Ahola T ; Hervonen A ;Alho H. Coenzyme Q10 supplementation and recovery from ischemia in senescent rat myocardium. Life Sci;64(5):315:23, 1999.

3. Sunamori M, et al.Clinical experience of coenzyme Q10 to enhance intraoperative myocardial protection in coronary artery revascularization. Cardiovasc Drugs Ther. Mar; 5 Suppl 2:297:300, 1991.

4. Novoselova EG, et al. Immune functions of spleen lymphocytes of rats subjected to chronic irradiation and antioxidant (ubiquinone Q-10) diet. Int J Radiat Biol.;67(4):469:76, Apr 1995.

5. Saiki I, et al. Macrophage activation with ubiquinones and their related compounds in mice.  Int J Vitam Nutr Res.53(3):312:20, 1983.

Dosage:

Cats:

30 mg twice daily, up to 100 mg for severe situations twice daily

Dogs:

30 mg for each 20 lbs body weight twice daily, most dogs should receive 100-300 mg as a daily dose

Birds:

5 mg twice daily for each 200 grams body weight

 

 

 

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