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Information About Coenzyme Q10 Dietary SupplementsWhat is Coenzyme Q10 (Co Q10)?Discovered in 1957, Co Q10 - also known
as Ubiquinone - is a vitamin-like nutrient which is necessary for energy
production in the body. It is often called the “spark plug”
that ignites the biochemical engines of mitochondria, the tiny energy
factories in cells where oxygen and fat are burned. Usually Co Q10 is
found in abundant quantities throughout the body. However, studies have
found that levels of Coenzyme Q10 are low in people with heart disease,
and most Co Q10 research is focused on heart disease. Now, weight loss
researchers believe than Co Q10 may have a role in reducing obesity. How Co Q10 Supplements May Help Weight LossSome people with a family history of obesity may have a slower rate of “thermogenesis” - the production of heat energy by the body as it digests and absorbs food. This low rate contributes to a slower metabolism, since during thermogenesis metabolic rate increases. A sluggish thermogenic response suggests that people who are obese may have a genetic flaw in energy production, possibly due to a deficiency in Co Q10. Co Q10 Supplements Weight Loss StudyIn one study, levels of Co Q10 were found to be low in 50 percent of the subjects, all of whom were obese. So researchers gave nine of the subjects 100 mg of Co Q10 daily, and instructed them to follow a very low-calorie diet. (Five of the nine were deficient in Co Q10.) After 8-9 weeks, the average weight loss in the Co Q10-deficient group was nearly 30 lb, compared to 13 lb in those who had normal levels of Co Q10. This finding hints that people who have normal levels of Co Q10 may already have efficient metabolisms; therefore, their weight loss was not as dramatic as the weight loss in those who may have had their slow metabolisms “boosted” by Co Q10. Considering that 52 percent of obese people may have slow metabolisms, the odds are good that Co Q10 supplements may help people lose weight. More research is needed, however. Co Q10 Supplements - Health BenefitsCo Q10 plays an important role in preventing atherosclerosis by limiting the amount of fat deposited in the arterial wall. In addition, several studies have documented a significant reduction of angina symptoms with Co Q10 supplements. One pioneering study published in the American Journal of Cardiology found that people who took Co Q10 experienced a 50 percent reduction in anginal events and demonstrated improved exercise tolerance. Co Q10 can also help those with high blood pressure. One clinical trial demonstrated an approximately 20-point drop in systolic blood pressure and a 10-point drop in diastolic blood pressure after 10 weeks of Co Q10 therapy. Co Q10 Dosage GuidelinesCo Q10 is relatively safe and well tolerated. As it is fat-soluble, Co Q10 should be taken with food. But before taking Co Q10, check with your doctor on the correct dosage for you and list all other medications you are currently taking, in case any intereact with the Co Q10 supplements. Sample PriceCo Q10 (60 capsules) - $30-$40 Sources: Includes material from: Information About Obesity Drugs and Weight Loss Supplements |
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