Coenzyme Q10, also known as ubiquinone, is a lipid-type structure with vitamin-like activity. It is found naturally occurring in all human cells and is responsible for cells' energy production. As we get older, Q10 levels fall off, making supplementation necessary. Coenzyme Q10 functions at a very fundamental level as a carrier in the "electron transport" chain, leading to the production of Adenosine Tri-phosphate (ATP). Bio-Quinone Q10 has been used in managing various disorders, primarily as an adjunctive therapy for chronic heart failure. It is effective in managing congestive heart failure, cardiomyopathy, hypertension, stable angina, ventricular arrhythmia, cancer, periodontal disease, chronic fatigue, muscular dystrophy, and as a general energy booster. Coenzyme Q10 is usually effective at levels of 60-100mg/day in healthy individuals, with therapeutic doses ranging from 100-600mg/day. Up to 800mg have been used in long-term studies without toxicity problems or side effects. The most bio-available form is when Coenzyme Q10 is dissolved in soya bean oil and presented in a gelatine capsule, as in Bio-Quinone Q10 (Pharma Nord). This form has the greatest bio-availability in the body, proven by independent research. There are no known interactions or contraindications with Bio-Quinone Q10. It is sugar, yeast, dairy, and gluten-free.
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