Coenzyme Q-10

Features of PrevRx CoQ

• PrevRx® CoQ-10 plays a major role on a cellular level in both the production of energy (ATP) and as an antioxidant.
• PrevRx® CoQ provides a direct source of ubiquinol bypassing the need for conversion, which can be slowed by factors such as aging, certain medications and/or disease state.
• PrevRx® CoQ offers improved absorption and bioavailability, especially to individuals who fall into one of the above categories and have difficulty achieving optimal levels of this nutrient.
• Only PrevRx® CoQ with its’ patented form of reduced ubiquinol plays a direct role in neutralizing free radicals by providing antioxidant support.
• PrevRx® CoQ is the active (reduced) form of Coenzyme Q-10.  It provides a direct source of ubiquinol bypassing the need for conversion.
• Supplementation with PrevRx CoQ supports the body’s antioxidant requirements to help combat free radicals, while helping it to maintain healthy ATP (energy) levels.
• Plays an indirect role in the production of optimal levels of ATP (energy).
• Several factors such as aging, certain medications and disease state can affect the conversion of ubiquinone to ubiquinol.
• High levels of energy (ATP) are necessary for the optimal function of all body systems.  Ubiquinol plays an indirect role in providing support for the production of optimal levels of ATP.
•  In addition to its role in energy production, the main role of ubiquinol (reduced CoQ-10) is its ability to help neutralize free radicals by providing antioxidant support.
• Traditional CoQ-10 needs to be converted by the body from ubiquinone to ubiquinol(the anti-oxidant form).  Age and health deficiencies, however, can affect the body’s ability to make this conversion.
• This can lead to sub-optimal levels, which can reduce energy production and weaken the body’s immune and antioxidant defenses.

Background

ATP or adenosine triphosphate is the energy source used for all body processes.  ATP is manufactured through a complex process in a tiny part of the cell known as the mitochondria. Within the mitochondria, CoQ-10 plays a major role in the production of energy (ATP) and as an antioxidant to help protect the cell.  In order to carry out these respective tasks, CoQ-10 gets converted from the ubiquinone form, which is involved in the production of energy (ATP), to the ubiquinol form, which functions as an antioxidant.  Age and health deficiencies, however, can affect the body’s ability to manufacture ubiquinol from the ubiquinone form. This can lead to sub-optimal levels, which can reduce energy production and weaken the body’s immune and antioxidant defenses. Supplementation with CoQ-10 in the reduced, ubiquinol form, supports the body’s antioxidant requirements to help combat free radicals, while helping it to maintain healthy ATP (energy) levels.

Further Education and Resources

(1) http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/coenzyme-q10/NS_patient-coenzymeq10

(2) http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/natural/patient-coenzymeq10.html

What is CoQ-10?

Coenzyme or CoQ-10 is naturally occurring in the human body and is necessary to produce energy for cell growth and maintenance.  Also, CoQ-10 functions as an antioxidant to protect the cell. 
What’s the Difference Between Ubiquinol and Ubiquinone?

In order to carry out the respective tasks of CoQ-10, it gets converted from the ubiquinone form, which is involved in the production of energy (ATP), to the ubiquinol form, which functions as an antioxidant.

What is ATP?

ATP or adenosine triphosphate is the energy source used for all body processes.  ATP is manufactured through a complex process in a tiny part of the cell known as the mitochondria. Within the mitochondria, CoQ-10 plays a major role in the production of energy (ATP) and as an antioxidant to help protect the cell.

Who Needs PrevRx®CoQ?

Age and health deficiencies, can affect the body’s ability to manufacture ubiquinol from the ubiquinone form. This can lead to sub-optimal levels, which can reduce energy production and weaken the body’s immune and antioxidant defenses.

As always, discuss with your physician before beginning any long term therapy.

How Much CoQ-10 should I take?

In a few cases, 100 mg or more per day has caused insomnia.  Because of this we suggest 50 mg or one softgel per day. 

Can I Take PrevRx® CoQ with other Vitamins and Supplements?

Yes, you can take PrevRx® CoQ with other vitamins and supplements.  For more information on this, look at PrevRx® Heart Health Package.

Can I Take PrevRx® CoQ with Prescription Medications?

At the suggested dose, there should be no interactions.  You should, however, discuss with your physician any long-term therapy or if you decide to use higher doses.

Are there any Side Effects?

Few serious side effects have been reported.  Typically, any side effects are mild and brief including nausea, vomiting, upset stomach, loss of appetite, headache, or flu-like symptoms.
If you feel you are experiencing serious side effects, discontinue use and contact your physician immediately.
Further Education and Resources

(1) http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/coenzyme-q10/NS_patient-coenzymeq10

(2) http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/natural/patient-coenzymeq10.html