Coenzyme Q10

Price R 205-00
Strength 50 mg
60 units
Health Benefits of Coenzyme Q10 Aging & Life Extension Coenzyme Q10 retards various aspects of the Aging Process (including the Aging Process within the Brain). - The Heart's Coenzyme Q10 levels decline with the progression of the Aging Process. Coenzyme Q10 possesses Life Extension potential: - Coenzyme Q10 has been found to reverse accelerated Apoptosis of Cells involved in the Aging Process (this means that Coenzyme Q10 has potential as a Life Extension agent by retarding the accelerated death of Cells involved in the Aging Process). Cardiovascular System Coenzyme Q10 stabilizes Heartbeat in Arrhythmia patients. Coenzyme Q10 prevents Atherosclerosis in the Arteries (by preventing the oxidation of LDL Cholesterol): - Although it has not received wide publicity, it appears that the Coenzyme Q10:LDL Cholesterol ratio is even more important in the prevention of Atherosclerosis than is the HDL:LDL Cholesterol ratio. Coenzyme Q10 improves Blood Circulation. Coenzyme Q10 assists the Heart to function normally in the presence of Blood Clots. Coenzyme Q10 (100 mg per day) significantly improves the condition of Cardiomyopathy patients and extends their lifespan. - Coenzyme Q10 improves Heart function in Dilated Cardiomyopathy patients. A large proportion (approximately 62%) of Cardiovascular Disease patients are found to be deficient in Coenzyme Q10 and correcting this deficiency (by the use of supplemental Coenzyme Q10 is highly effective in the treatment of many Cardiovascular Disease patients): - Supplemental Coenzyme Q10 counteracts the severe CoQ10 deficiency that occurs in the Cardiac Muscle in conjunction with most Cardiovascular Diseases. Coenzyme Q10 alleviates Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) and most CHF patients are found to exhibit a Coenzyme Q10 deficiency. Coenzyme Q10 concentrates in the Heart and improves many aspects of Heart function: - The Heart's Coenzyme Q10 levels decline with the progression of the Aging Process. Coenzyme Q10 improves the condition of 91% of Heart Attack patients within 30 days of initial Coenzyme Q10 supplementation. Coenzyme Q10 is highly beneficial for persons about to undergo Heart Surgery. Coenzyme Q10 lowers Blood Pressure in Hypertension patients (by normalizing the body's Sodium:Potassium ratio and via other mechanisms also): - In human trials, an average daily dosage of 225 mg of Coenzyme Q10 per day caused a reduction in average systolic blood pressure from 159 to 147 mm/Hg and an reduction in average diastolic blood pressure from 94 to 85 mm/Hg within three to four months of initiating supplementation. - 39% of Hypertension patients are found to be deficient in Coenzyme Q 10. Coenzyme Q10 improves the Heart's ability to survive and produce energy in Hypoxia (limited Oxygen) situations such as: - High Altitudes - Clogged Arteries - Where Blood Clots affect the flow of oxygenated Blood to Cardiac Muscle. - When Blood has high Fat content. - During Angina. Coenzyme Q10 counteracts the toxic effects of Ischemia on the Brain and Heart (i.e. it counteracts Myocardial Ischemia). Coenzyme Q10 improves the function of the Left Ventricle of the Heart. Coenzyme Q10 normalizes Heart function in Mitral Valve Prolapse patients. Coenzyme Q10 reduces the viscosity of Blood in Ischemic Heart Disease patients. Coenzyme Q10 helps to prevent Stroke and helps to prevent mortality (death) in people who have experienced a Stroke. Cells Coenzyme Q10 is a component of almost every Cell of the body: - Coenzyme Q10 has been found to reverse accelerated abnormal Apoptosis of Cells involved in the Aging Process (this means that Coenzyme Q10 has potential as a Life Extension agent by retarding the death of Cells involved in the Aging Process). - Coenzyme Q10 increases the production of Energy within the Mitochondria of Cells and increases Oxygen supplies to the Mitochondria. Digestive System Coenzyme Q10 facilitates the elimination of Candida albicans. Coenzyme Q10 concentrates in the Pancreas. Coenzyme Q10 protects the lining of the Stomach. Coenzyme Q10 alleviates Peptic Ulcers (including Duodenal Ulcers). Excretory System Coenzyme Q10 concentrates in the Kidneys. Eyes/Vision Coenzyme Q10 (300 mg per day) alleviates (the chronic progessive external form of) Ophthalmoplegia (Paralysis of the Ocular Muscles). Immune System Persons who are infected with the HIV virus and who are also deficient in Coenzyme Q10 progress more rapidly to full-blown Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) than do persons with optimal CoQ10 levels: - HIV-positive patients who are asymptomatic generally have normal levels of CoQ10, Aids Related Complex (ARC) patients had significantly lower levels, and full-blown AIDS patients had the lowest levels. Thus, AIDS can be associated with CoQ10 levels that are severely and significantly depressed, while HIV-positive persons without symptoms had normal levels that declined as they progressed to ARC, and further declined as they developed full-blown AIDS. ARC patients on CoQ10 therapy usually remain free of opportunistic infections and didn't progress to AIDS over a period of more than four years. - Coenzyme Q10 increases the Helper T-Cells:Suppressor T-Cells ratio in AIDS patients. Coenzyme Q10 alleviates Allergies and people with severe Allergies almost always exhibit lower-than-normal blood levels of CoQ10. Coenzyme Q10 can double the body's level of protective Antibodies. Coenzyme Q10 (300 - 400 mg per day) increases the life expectancy of Cancer patients (by suppressing the proliferation of Cancer cells and by boosting the Immune System chemicals (Cytokines) that attack Cancer cells). Cancers known to benefit from Coenzyme Q10 treatment include: - Breast Cancer (Coenzyme Q10 also causes the regression of some cases of Breast Cancer). - Lung Cancer - Laryngeal Cancer - Pancreatic Cancer - Prostate Cancer Coenzyme Q10 improves the ability of the Immune System to fight/kill Detrimental Bacteria. Coenzyme Q10 increases the production of Helper T-Cells and increases the Helper T-Cells:Suppressor T-Cells ratio. Coenzyme Q10 greatly enhances the general function of the Immune System. Coenzyme Q10 potently enhances the function of Macrophages. Coenzyme Q10 enhances the function of Phagocytes. Coenzyme Q10 (100 mg per day) improves Muscle Energy during Exercise during Post-Polio Syndrome (i.e. during recovery from Poliomyelitis). Coenzyme Q10 increases the body's resistance to Viruses. Metabolism Coenzyme Q10 functions as an Antioxidant. Coenzyme Q10 improves Athletic Performance (by increasing the body's production of Energy via Adenosine Triphosphate(ATP)). Coenzyme Q10 (300 mg per day) increases Energy levels in some Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) patients (but generally only in those CFS patients who are already deficient in Coenzyme Q10) (approximately 70 -75% of CFS patients are deficient in Coenzyme Q10). Coenzyme Q10 alleviates Diabetes Mellitus: - 8% of Diabetes Mellitus patients are deficient in Coenzyme Q10. - Coenzyme Q10 reduces Blood Sugar levels by at least 20% in 36% of Diabetes Mellitus patients and reduces Blood Sugar levels by at least 30% in 31% of patients. - Many of the complications associated with Diabetes Mellitus are exacerbated in the presence of Coenzyme Q10 deficiency. Coenzyme Q10 is involved in the conversion of Carbohydrates into Energy (by increasing the body's production of Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP)): - Supplemental Coenzyme Q10 (150 mg per day) increases Energy in both sedentary individuals and in athletes (by facilitating the conversion of Carbohydrates into Energy) - people using supplemental Coenzyme Q10 generally report an increase in their subjective feelings of Energy. Coenzyme Q10 is integral to the Electron Transport System (ETS). Coenzyme Q10 improves performance during Exercise, improves the VO2 Max of people who Exercise and helps to prevent the damage to Muscles that can occur as a result of intensive Exercise or Endurance Exercise. Supplemental Coenzyme Q10 alleviates the impaired aerobic function that is associated with Fatigue and increases Energy levels in persons suffering from Fatigue. Coenzyme Q10 prevents the build-up of excessive serum levels of Ketones (Ketosis). Coenzyme Q10 (100 - 200 mg per day) (specifically, its reduced form - Ubiquinol) prevents the (Free Radical induced) oxidation of LDL Cholesterol. Coenzyme Q10 (120 mg per day) lowers elevated Lipoprotein (a) levels by up to 23%. Coenzyme Q10 concentrates in the Liver. People afflicted with Obesity are often deficient in Coenzyme Q10 - CoQ10 supplementation accelerates weight loss in Obesity cases in which the person is found to be deficient in CoQ10. Coenzyme Q10 increases Oxygen supplies to the Mitochondria. Coenzyme Q10 (30 - 150 mg per day) increases Stamina (effects are noticed approximately four weeks after the commencement of Coenzyme Q10 treatment). Musculoskeletal System Coenzyme Q10 concentrates in and is involved in the movement of the Muscles : - Supplemental Coenzyme Q10 reduces the extent of damage caused to the Muscles by intensive Exercise and Athletic Performance. Muscular Dystrophy patients are usually found to be deficient in Coenzyme Q 10 and supplemental Coenzyme Q10 (often) alleviates Muscular Dystrophy. Coenzyme Q10 may prevent Rhabdomyolysis. Nervous System Coenzyme Q10 causes improvement on several Alzheimer's Disease evaluation scales: - Coenzyme Q10 helps to prevent the Neuron damage that leads to Alzheimer's Disease. - Deficiencies in Coenzyme Q10-dependent enzymes may be implicated in the development of the neuronal death that results in Alzheimer's Disease. - Reversal of Mental Function deterioration has been documented in several studies utilizing supplemental Coenzyme Q10, including documented improvements in Mental Function in people with genetically-confirmed Alzheimer's Disease. Supplemental Coenzyme Q10 significantly increases the survival time of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) patients. Supplemental Coenzyme Q10 increases the production of Energy within the Brain and retards the Aging Process within the Brain: - Supplemental Coenzyme Q10 concentrates in the Cerebral Cortex and increases the production of Energy within the Cerebral Cortex. Supplemental Coenzyme Q10 (in high, expensive dosages of 600 - 1,200 mg per day) has been tested and shown to improve some aspects of Huntington's Disease. Coenzyme Q10 alleviates Multiple Sclerosis. Coenzyme Q10 helps to prevent the death of the Brain's Neurons that can occur as a result of the Hypoxia associated with Ischemia. Coenzyme Q10 helps to prevent the Neuron damage that leads to Parkinson's Disease. It may also be useful in the treatment of Parkinson's Disease: - Parkinson's Disease patients have been found to have significantly lower levels (approximately 35%) of Coenzyme Q10 compared to normal, healthy people. Coenzyme Q10 alleviates Schizophrenia and most Schizophrenia patients are found to have abnormally low Coenzyme Q10 levels. Coenzyme Q10 protects the Striatum of the Brain from the toxic effects of Neurotoxins. Oral Health Coenzyme Q10 dramatically halts the progression of Gingivitis and can totally heal the damage already done: - Coenzyme Q10 (50 - 75 mg per day) can eliminate Gingivitis in under five days in most Gingivitis patients. Coenzyme Q10 (30 - 100 mg per day consumed orally or applied topically to the Gums) is extremely beneficial for the treatment of Periodontal Disease: - Coenzyme Q10 dramatically halts the further progression of Periodontal Disease and usually totally heals the damage already done. - Coenzyme Q10 facilitates the regrowth of previously atrophied tissue in Periodontal Disease patients. - Coenzyme Q10 minimizes the Inflammation associated with Periodontal Disease. - Coenzyme Q10 minimizes the Bleeding associated with Periodontal Disease. - Coenzyme Q10 significantly reduces the subgingival (below the Gum line) Bacteria count in Periodontal Disease patients. - Coenzyme Q10 significantly reduces the Tooth mobility (wobbly Teeth) associated with Periodontal Disease. - Coenzyme Q10 improves the supply of Coenzyme Q10 to deficient Gum Tissue and counteracts the Immune System degradation that occurs in conjunction with Periodontal Disease. - The underlying mechanism by which Coenzyme Q10 exerts the above effects on Periodontal Disease is by improving Energy delivery to the Cells of the Mouth and Gums. The Cells of these areas have a very high turnover rate and therefore have a higher-than-normal requirement for Energy to fuel their replication. Respiratory System Coenzyme Q10 (60 - 120 mg per day) alleviates Asthma. Coenzyme Q10 counteracts Hypoxia (low Oxygen levels) and increases the ability to perform Exercise in Chronic Obstructory Pulmonary Disease (COPD) patients. Coenzyme Q10 (90 mg per day) improves respiratory performance in Emphysema patients. Sexual System Coenzyme Q10 alleviates Male Infertility (by providing Energy to Sperm): - Coenzyme Q10 increases the motility of Sperm. Skin High doses of supplemental Coenzyme Q10 are an effective therapy for Psoriasis (CoQ10 improves the Immune function of the Skin). Coenzyme Q10 (applied topically) improves the visual appearance of the Skin: - Coenzyme Q10 (applied topically) inhibits the activity of Collagenase in the Fibroblasts of the Dermis of the Skin. - Coenzyme Q10 (applied topically) stimulates the synthesis of Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) in the Fibroblasts of the Dermis of the Skin. - Coenzyme Q10 (applied topically) stimulates the production of Hyaluronic Acid in the Fibroblasts of the Dermis of the Skin. Coenzyme Q10 (applied topically) helps to prevent and treat Wrinkles.