Co-enzyme Q10 is a naturally occurring antioxidant that is found in all of the body's cells and in particularly high quantities in the heart muscle.
Co-Q10 also plays a key role in the release of cellular energy, speeding up the metabolic process by helping to convert food into energy that can be used for everyday activity. More importantly, it helps to create a substance called ATP, the energy 'currency' of the body which drives every function performed by the body's cells.
As we age, the natural levels of Co-Q10 in our cells fall, reducing the levels of energy that the cells receive. This results in the cells functioning less well and becoming more likely to develop disease, age or even die. If you are amongst the 1 in 3 people over the age of 45 that take statin medication, a Co-Q10 supplement is widely recommended to help boost your body's levels.
Each one-a-day, optimum strength capsule provides 200mg of Co-enzyme Q10, precisely the amount our experts recommend for anyone on statin medication. A high level of Co-enzyme Q10 is also recommended to optimise the energy production of cells. Co-enzyme Q10 is best taken with food to improve absorption as it is fat soluble.