Summary:
- CoQ10 supplementation is necessary when your body doesn’t produce sufficient CoQ10 which can be due to several factors, including aging and certain pathological conditions.
- A CoQ10 supplement can promote a wide range of health functions, including cardiovascular health, reproductive health, and immune health.*
- Tesseract’s CoQ10 Pro® is an innovative supplement formula for enhanced solubility and absorption of CoQ10 in the body.
Coenzyme Q10 (or CoQ10) is the third-most consumed dietary supplement worldwide. CoQ10 supplements are well-tolerated with only infrequent and mild side effects reported. Oral supplements are available in the form of sprays, tablets, softgel capsules, and hard-shell capsules containing 30-600 mg of CoQ10.
With its fundamental role in cellular energy production and its powerful antioxidant benefits, CoQ10 supplementation has received significant interest over the years.* Multiple research studies have established the positive effects of CoQ10 supplementation in supporting a wide range of health functions.*
Although CoQ10 is present naturally in the body, its level depletes gradually as we age. But is CoQ10 supplementation necessary for optimal health? Read more to find out when a CoQ10 supplement is indicated..
When Is CoQ10 Supplementation Indicated?
The body’s natural level of CoQ10 can deplete due to several reasons, including aging, certain pathological conditions, intake of certain medications, or genetic predisposition. Although consuming CoQ10-rich foods, such as organ meat, fatty fish, cruciferous vegetables, and nuts and seeds helps increase the CoQ10 level in your body, it might be insufficient for restoring depleted CoQ10 levels. In any of these situations, CoQ10 supplementation may be beneficial. The following table highlights when a CoQ10 supplement should be included in your diet.
| When a CoQ10 Supplement Is Necessary | |
| To address CoQ10 deficiency symptoms | A low level of CoQ10 translates to low amounts of cellular energy, which can lead to deficiency symptoms, including tiredness, exercise intolerance, hearing loss, reduced eyesight, and cognitive impairment. A CoQ10 supplement can help counter such deficiency symptoms. |
| To support heart health* | The antioxidant properties of CoQ10 play a potential role in supporting the optimal functioning of the heart.* |
| To address the side effects of statin medications* | Statins are a class of drugs that lower the level of total and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol. However, statin medications are known to deplete CoQ10 in muscle tissue and in the bloodstream, leading to weakness and muscle aches or myopathy. CoQ10 supplementation can help counter1 these side effects of statins. |
| To support reproductive health* | Oxidative stress is associated with age-related decline in fertility in females. CoQ10 supplementation has been found to play a potential role in supporting female reproductive health, especially in enhancing oocyte quality and supporting the development of normal ovarian follicles.* |
| To maintain healthy skin* | CoQ10 supplementation promotes healthy skin by reducing oxidative stress in skin cells, particularly the dermis layer of the skin.* |
| To support immune health* | CoQ10 exerts beneficial effects on immune function by providing cellular energy to enhance immune function and by maintaining the body’s natural inflammatory response.* |
As a fat-soluble molecule, CoQ10 is better absorbed when taken with a fatty meal. However, its relatively high molecular weight, insolubility in water, and limited solubility in lipids still impacts its intestinal permeability. As a result, a considerably high amount of CoQ10 needs to be ingested for the desired therapeutic effects. Supplement formulations, particularly nanoformulations, address the absorption challenges of CoQ10.
Adding a CoQ10 Supplement to Your Diet
Before including a CoQ10 supplement in your diet, it is worth noting that not all CoQ10 supplements are formulated the same. The delivery process of nano-formulated CoQ10 supplements has been found to be superior to most other oral formulations that feature only uncomplexed CoQ10.
Tesseract’s CoQ10 Pro® is an innovative CoQ10 nutritional supplement developed for unprecedented absorption and bioavailability. The proprietary CyLoc® – DexKey® nutrient delivery nanotechnology ensures the maximum solubility and bioavailability of billions of CoQ10 molecules in the intestinal tract, one molecule at a time. The CyLoc® technology encases the individual CoQ10 molecules in its smart delivery system, while the DexKey® reactors release each molecule at the desired point in the intestinal tract for maximum absorption. The enhanced absorption of CoQ10 molecules means micro-dosing — intake of relatively lower amounts of CoQ10 than previously required — to support optimal health functions.*
The power of Tesseract supplements lies in the proprietary science of proven nutrients and unrivaled smart delivery, making them the most effective for supporting cardiovascular health.*
Citations:
1Dohlmann TL, et al. Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland) vol. 11,9:1698. 29 Aug. 2022, doi:10.3390/antiox11091698
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