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At the cellular level, mitochondria ensure the energy supply and proper functioning of our body. Q10 is one of the mitotropic substances that are of great importance for mitochondria. Coenzyme Q10, also called ubiquinone-10, can not only control the body's energy balance, but also has natural and powerful antioxidant properties. In this way, Q10 can inactivate harmful free radicals and thus protect the organism from oxidative stress.

Oxidative stress in particular can cause cellular ageing and various other diseases.
Q10 has a particularly high concentration in the body in the heart muscle and liver. Its particular attribute is that Q10 has so far only been detected in human organisms. All body cells contain Q10, as coenzymes play an important role in the energy metabolism of cells. It is an endogenous substance that can be produced by human organisms or ingested with food. Experts in orthomolecular medicine emphasise the importance of Q10 to the human energy balance. Therefore, it is relatively often found in food supplements and also in cosmetics.
However, with increasing age, the body's own biosynthesis of coenzyme Q10 steadily decreases. In order to ensure a sufficient supply, in addition to a healthy diet, dietary supplementation with coenzyme Q10 can be useful at any age.

Frequently asked questions

With which medicines should I make sure I have an adequate Q10 intake?

Anyone taking medication, such as cholesterol-lowering statins, antidepressants or beta-blockers, should pay particular attention to their Q10 balance. These preparations are in fact micronutrient predators that can, among other things, inhibit the biosynthesis of Q10 in the body. Therefore, in these cases, an accompanying therapy with Q10 can be more than useful.

Coenzyme Q10 (also called ubiquinone) is an inactive form and is converted into the active form ubiquinol in our body. This transformation is called biosynthesis.
Ubiquinol is the biologically active form of Q10 (ubiquinone).
"Ubi" here means that Q10 can be found as a self-produced substance everywhere in the body.
For the effective biosynthesis of ubiquinone, certain minerals are also important in our body. In order to form the active Q10 form ubiquinol, a sufficient supply of  Selenium and Zinc is particularly important.

Various life events can influence our Q10 balance, for example:

Our way of life:
  • Stress in everyday life
  • Sporting activity
  • Smoking & alcohol consumption
Our organism:
  • Ageing process (Q10 synthesis steadily decreases from the age of 20)
  • Taking medication (such as statins, antidepressants or beta-blockers)*
Chronic diseases*:
  • Cardiovascular diseases
  • Neurodegenerative diseases
  • Migraine
  • Inflammations
  • Muscle diseases

* This relates to increased nutritional needs, if any, and is not about alleviating, curing or preventing a disease.

  • Decreasing resilience
  • Fatigue
  • Lack of concentration
  • Muscle problems
  • Weakened immune defence

Coenzyme Q10 has three main effects in the body. On the one hand, it improves energy production of the mitochondria, and on the other, cellular health increases due to the reduction of oxidative stress. Q10 also protects your performance through an optimised immune system.

We would not recommend it. However it would not be a problem to mix the powder into a beverage and drink it, as the capsules do not have an enteric coating.

You can also take the capsules in the evening before going to bed.

Coenzyme Q10 is predominantly produced through the fermentation of yeast. The yeast fermentation process produces coenzyme Q10 in a nature-identical form. The safety of yeast fermentation has been confirmed by several safety studies conducted by one of the world's leading testing laboratories ("Covance Laboratories").

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