Discover the role of Coenzyme Q10 in the body, where it’s found and it’s benefits when taken daily
If you are interested in our product Flaxseed, Almonds, Brazil Nuts, Walnuts & CoQ10 you are likely wondering what CoQ10 is. Below we answer some of the most important questions about the topic and delve into why it’s benefits and what foods you can find it in. You have probably heard of Co-Enzyme Q10 (CoQ10) in many skincare and beauty products but what exactly is CoQ10 and what does it do?
What is Coenzyme Q10?
Coenzyme Q10, also known as CoQ10, is a substance that is quite similar to a vitamin and can be found in every cell in the body. Your body makes COQ10 naturally and it helps your body to produce energy and also aids the growth and development of cells. COQ10 is a component of the electron transport chain and generates energy in the same way as the majority of your body – through a process called ATP. This ability to generate energy, makes COQ10 a valuable player for maintaining many healthy organs, particularly the heart, liver and kidneys, as these organs have the highest energy requirements.
COQ10 also has some antioxidant functions and the enzymes contained within it, contribute to the digestion in food in the body. From this, we can see that COQ10 plays an important role in your body, but it can also be found naturally in a number of foods, to help increase this energy contribution level. Coenzyme Q10 is a naturally occurring antioxidant which helps to protect your body from illness and damage that can be caused by particularly harmful molecules. CoQ10 produces the energy needed by your body to grow and maintain cells, all of which help to protect your body from infection. This growth slows down as you get older which is why foods containing CoQ10 (like our Milled Flaxseed Almonds Brazil Nuts Walnuts & CoEnzyme Q10 blend) should be added to your diet.
CoQ10 is an enzyme that helps generate energy in your cells, and the highest levels are found in the liver, kidneys and heart. Your body naturally produces CoQ10 but this production declines with age, making dietary sources important in helping maintain adequate levels.
What are the potential benefits of co-enzyme Q10?
A wide range of research has suggested that CoQ10 may provide a variety of health benefits including supporting heart and brain health, reducing the signs of aging and increasing energy levels. CoQ10 produces the energy needed by your body to grow and maintain cells, all of which help to protect your body from infection.
1. Helps Protect Your Body
Coenzyme Q10 is a naturally occurring antioxidant which helps to protect your body from illness and damage that can be caused by particularly harmful molecules. CoQ10 produces the energy needed by your body to grow and maintain cells, all of which help to protect your body from infection. This growth slows down as you get older which is why foods containing CoQ10 (like our Milled Flaxseed Almonds Brazil Nuts Walnuts & CoEnzyme Q10 blend) should be added to your diet.
2. Digestive System
While CoQ10 doesn’t do this itself, it aids the enzymes that work in your body to digest food. Digestion of food is important as it breaks down your food providing the relevant nutrients to your body. These nutrients work with CoQ10 to contribute to cell growth and maintenance while also releasing energy to your cells to carry around the body.
3. Good For Energy Levels
The energy that CoQ10 can provide to the body is a big help in both aiding your performance and recovery when it comes to exercising. While it won’t play as big a role as something like carbohydrates which slowly releases the energy, CoQ10 can be a good addition to your diet on days when you are training and exercising.
4. Improved heart health
CoQ10 is an antioxidant that helps support heart health by reducing inflammation and improving energy production in the heart muscle. Milled flaxseed is high in omega-3 fatty acids, which can help lower blood pressure and reduce inflammation, both of which are important for heart health.
5. Enhanced cognitive function
CoQ10 has been shown to improve cognitive function and reduce the risk of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s. Milled flaxseed is also high in omega-3 fatty acids, which have been linked to improved cognitive function.
6. Improved energy production
CoQ10 is involved in producing ATP, which is the body’s energy currency. Milled flaxseed is also a good source of energy due to its high fibre and healthy fat content.
7. Reduced inflammation
Both milled flaxseed and CoQ10 have anti-inflammatory properties, which can help reduce inflammation throughout the body and alleviate symptoms of conditions such as arthritis, asthma, and eczema.
8. Female Health
Find out more about how Flaxseed & CoQ10 can help with female health with our list of 10 Benefits of Flaxseed & COQ10 for female health
Other Benefits
Here are the nine benefits of Coenzyme Q10 in bullet point form:
- May help treat heart failure
- Could assist with fertility
- Might help keep your skin young
- Could reduce headaches
- May help with exercise performance
- Might aid in diabetes management
- May play a role in cancer prevention
- Could be good for the brain
- Could protect the lungs
See sources for more information.
Where can you find COQ10?
Coenzyme Q10 can be found in small levels in some foods, particularly organ meats like heart, liver and kidney. These cuts are often disregarded but can bring huge health benefits to your diet, not only with Coenyzme Q10 but also with minerals like iron and protein. CoQ10 can also be found naturally in some level in oily fish like sardines and nuts, with peanuts in particular having good levels of the enzyme. It is also available in supplements but if you can find it in foods that are good for your diet and body, then we think that’s a winning combo.
Foods That Contain CoQ10
The main sources of CoQ10 can be found in the following foods:
- Oily fish (salmon, tuna)
- Organ meats (liver, kidney)
- Eggs
- Vegetables (broccoli, spinach)
- Nuts and seeds (peanuts, sesame seeds)
Check out our chicken cous cous salad recipe for a quick, easy and tasty way to get Coenyzme Q10 into your body.
We have included CoQ10 in two of our product blends, to allow you to easily incorporate this enzyme into your diet
- Linwoods Milled Flaxseed Almonds Brazil Nuts Walnuts & Co-Enzyme Q10 contains 20mg of CoQ10 per 20g serving.
- Menoligna (specifically developed for women during the menopause stage of life) contains 30mg of CoQ10 per 30g serving.
How Does Coenzyme Q10 Work?
Coenzyme Q10 is a vital compound, similar to a vitamin, that is essential for the functioning of numerous organs and chemical processes in the body. It plays a key role in providing energy to cells and may also have antioxidant properties
What is COQ10 used for?
Coenzyme Q10 is often utilized in managing heart-related conditions, including heart failure, congestive heart failure (CHF), chest pain (angina), and high blood pressure. Additionally, it is used to prevent migraine headaches, treat Parkinson’s disease, and address various other health issues.
Sources:
http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/heart-failure/tc/coenzyme-q10-topic-overview
http://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/coenzyme-q10/evidence/hrb-20059019
https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-938/coenzyme-q10
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3178961/
Other benefits are sourced from: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/coenzyme-q10
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