Co-enzyme Q10 is a natural antioxidant that neutralises cell-damaging free radicals and helps to create ATP, an energy source that helps to drive all the functions performed by the cells in the body.
Co-enzyme Q10 is a naturally-occurring substance found in all of the body’s cells and is found in particularly high quantities in the heart muscle. Co-Q10 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. Co-Q10 helps to form a powerful natural antioxidant defence against the cell damaging effects of free radical molecules. It is this damage that is thought to be an underlying cause of ageing and disease. As an antioxidant, Co-Q10 helps to neutralise the effects of free radicals and thus helps prevent cell damage
Specially formulated by Healthspan’s nutritionists, each one-a-day capsule provides 60mg of Co-Q10 – a high level of Co-enzyme Q10 is recommended by nutrition experts to optimise the energy production of cells. It is best taken with food to improve absorption as it is fat soluble.