The vitamin alphabet: Coenzyme Q10

CoQ10 or coenzyme Q10 is an essential coenzyme for the body with a strong antioxidant action. Two capsules of Great multivitamin contain 40 mg of CoQ10.

Coenzyme Q10:

• Contributes to energy production.
• Treats oxidative stress.
• Maintains blood pressure at normal levels.
• Helps with the normal function of the nervous system.
• It is used in medicine to address heart failure, type 2 diabetes and gingivitis.

Coenzyme Q10 and skin benefits:

Coenzyme Q10 (Co Q10) can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles. A 2016 study published in the Biofactors journal, showed that consuming Q10 through diet or supplements reduces wrinkles and improves skin softness. Also, a study on animals, published in the same journal in 2005 showed that Q10 intake improves skin’s inner layer.

Coenzyme Q10 (Co Q10) can reduce collagen breakdown which diminishes over the years.

It reduces the oxidative skin damage caused by UV rays. A study states that Q10 has the potential to prevent many negative effects of photoaging.

It maintains skin’s youthful appearance and enhances antioxidant protection, thus delaying aging.

Additional benefits:

• It can enhance fertility, maintaining a female’s egg quality.
• It reduces headaches, caused by abnormal mitochondrial function.

Sources we get coenzyme Q10 from:

Foods that contain CoQ10 are: pork, beef, chicken, trout, herring, mackerel, sardines, spinach, cauliflower, broccoli, oranges, strawberries, lentils, peanuts, sesame and soybean oil.

Coenzyme Q10 synergies with other ingredients found in Great multivitamin:

Great multivitamins stand out not only because of every single ingredient it contains but also because of the synergies between them to  ensure an optimal outcome. Additionally their time release function results in a better absorption and bioavailability.

Coenzyme Q10 & Omega-3

Coenzyme Q10 (Co Q10) is a fat-soluble nutrient which means it needs to be combined with fatty foods to be absorbed. Specifically, coenzyme Q10 is better absorbed when consumed together with food that contains omega-3 fats, an ingredient that Great multivitamin has.

Coenzyme Q10 & Omega-3 and Vitamin B12

A combination of the first two together with B12 support a healthy brain function.

See here all ingredients found in multivitamin Great.