A fat-soluble, vitamin-like essential substance, CoQ10 participates in mitochondrial energy production within heart cells and throughout the body. CoQ10 also serves as an antioxidant in all cell membranes, helping to preserve their integrity and function.  It is part of the ATP energy cycle, that by which cells use fats, sugars, and amino acids to produce the energy.  It can influence fatigue, muscle function, and cognition.  An optimal ATP energy cycle helps to support optimal neurological health by enabling the cells in the brain to perform metabolic processes more efficiently and efficiently remove potentially toxic by-products of metabolism, including free radicals.

Our Co-Q10 is derived from fermentation and consists only of the natural trans configuration, the same as is synthesized by humans.  

Those who take cholesterol-lowering statin drugs and people with gum disease, which is also linked to heart disease have tested as having low levels of Co-Q10. Supplementation with Co-Q10 is believed to suppress inflammation associated with gum disease and improvement in symptoms of cardiac and congestive heart-failure patients. There is the possibility that statin drugs actually contribute to congestive heart failure by depleting the body of the Co-Q10 the heart needs to operate efficiently, so it is highly recommended that those taking statin drugs supplement with Co-Q10 as a preventive measure - we recommend consulting with your physician about the use of Co-Q10 in relation to other medications.

A study of 80 Parkinson's Disease patients funded by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), led by Clifford Shults, M.D., of the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) suggested that Co-Q10 slowed the rate of deterioration in Parkinson's disease, by as much as 44%,as compared with a control group.

On a personal note, our family has used Co-Q10 for years, and have found it to be consistently effective in increasing energy and improving mental alertness.  

Andrew Weil, the Harvard trained M.D.,recommends CoQ10 for its abilities to "protect cholesterol from oxidation, maintain health blood vessels, reduce the risk of plaque rupture, and support optimal functioning of the heart muscle."  

My own mother, diagnosed with congestive heart failure for over 5 years, had a MUGA (Multi-Gated Acquisition) radioactive test for heart muscle function, showed an increase 37% to 46% in a year, with 50-60 being considered normal.  The only difference in her regimen in the past year was taking my CoQ10.  Another customer, Sharon Boerger, also diagnosed with congestive heart failure has seen a significant increase in her energy level to the point where she has been able to do cleaning and organizing that she hasn't had the energy to do for years.

Ingredients: The recommended dosage of 1 capsule per day provides the following:

* No Daily Value has been established for this ingredient

Other ingredients:  White rice flour, cellulose, magnesium stearate and silicon dioxide. Capsule consists of gelatin. Contains no common allergen.

Caution: It may interact with warfarin and insulin. Its effects may be weakened by drugs for diabetes or cholesterol reduction.  If you have liver problems or take medications that affect the liver, use CoQ10 only under medical supervision.  Side-effects reported in

Dosage: The recommended adult dosage is as a dietary supplement take 1 gelcap daily away from food, or as directed by a health care professional.  60 capsules per bottle.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.