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Coenzyme
Q10, also known as Ubiquinone, is an important component in the energy
producing systems in the body's cells. It exists in the membranes of the
mitochondria from where it performs its essential function on manufacturing
ATP, and generating about 95% of the total energy needed by the human
body. Research has shown decreased levels of CoQ10 in a variety of diseases
in both animal and human studies. It is hard to obtain adequate amounts
of CoQ10 in the daily diet, so many people choose to take a CoQ10 supplement
to help ensure adequate health. Heart disease sufferers tend to be relatively deficient in coenzyme Q10. When levels are boosted by supplements, heart function appears to be enhanced. In addition, the compound's antioxidant properties may inhibit artery-clogging plaque buildup and potentially fatal blood clots. The intense chest pain known as angina may occur less frequently under the influence of coenzyme Q10's heart-enhancing actions. In lightening the heart's workload and steadying heart rhythm, coenzyme Q10 may be particularly useful for people who suffer from irregular heart beats (arrhythmias) following a heart attack.
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