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At the heart of cellular energy…
Without them there would be no point in eating. What we’re talking about are the mitochondria.– those microscopic, bean-shaped ‘factories’ essential to all our cells’ energy processes. It is in the mitochondria that the nutrients provided by the food we eat are transformed into energy that can be used by our body. And they do this with the aid of a coenzyme known as Q10, which is a powerful antioxidant.
Also known as Co Q10 or ubiquinone, it plays a role comparable to that of vitamins. This enzyme is partially absorbed via food – in meat and fish in particular – but as we get older, our capacity to absorb it decreases. Q10 is also produced by our body.
Which is very fortunate as 95% of our energy requirements are processed by CoQ10! Which means of course that this enzyme is central to the functioning of each of our cells and therefore essential to life. Stress, alcohol, smoking, extreme physical exercise and even ageing are all everyday factors that increase our Q10 coenzyme requirement. So it may become vital to obtain it from alternative sources, usually in the form of food supplements. But be sure to check that these guarantee a 30 mg minimum daily amount.
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