- Chewable tablet has great orange taste
- Powerful antioxidant
- Helps boost energy
- Enhances the immune system
- Improves periodontal disease
- Supports heart health
All the benefits of Coenzyme Q10 can be had through a chewable tablet. Many people who have difficulty swallowing pills will find Vitabase Chewable CoQ10 a convenient way to add this important nutrient to their diet.
Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is a fat-soluble nutrient found throughout the body in virtually every cell. It is located in the mitochondria, the portion of the cell responsible for producing energy. CoQ10 is need for the production of ATP, the primary energy source for the cell. ATP is also a key component for a number of biological processes including muscle contractions and protein production.
As a supplement CoQ10 helps boost energy, enhance the immune system, and functions as an antioxidant. Antioxidants neutralize free radicals which can damage cells, leading to signs of aging and possibly some degenerative diseases. Free radicals are present in the cell as a result of the production of ATP so it is important to provide an antioxidant like CoQ10 to limit their negative effects on the cell. The immune system requires significant amounts of energy to function properly. CoQ10 helps provide the power needed by immunity-response systems throughout the body helping it fight off invaders.
CoQ10 also offers potential benefits to those with periodontal disease. In studies, CoQ10 supplementation helped reduce the deep pockets resulting from the disease and reduced the extent of bacterial contamination.
CoQ10 appears to offer particular help in supporting heart health. CoQ10 plays a role in inhibiting blood clot formation which can help reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke. Heart attack patients who received CoQ10 within three days of the attack were less likely to experience a second heart attack or chest pain. They were also less likely to die from heart disease.
CoQ10 is used widely in Canada, Europe, Japan, and Russia to treat congestive heart failure (CHF). With CHF the heart is not able to pump effectively resulting in blood pooling in the lungs and legs. CoQ10 helped reduce swelling in the legs and fluid in the lungs. This resulted in improved breathing and increased exercise capacity.
Researchers continue to look at CoQ10’s role and possible benefits in a number of other areas including high blood pressure, diabetes and certain neurological diseases.