Coenzyme Q10, also known as Ubiquinone (UQ) or Coenzyme Q (CoQ), is a coenzyme present in all eukaryotic organisms involved in aerobic respiration. It is a benzoquinone lipid soluble compound with a structure similar to vitamin K. Q represents the quinone group, and 10 represents the number of isoprene attached to its tail. It mainly forms in the inner membrane of mitochondria, and a small portion can also be obtained through food, such as consuming beef, eggs, oily fish, as well as fruits and vegetables such as nuts, oranges, broccoli, etc
Coenzyme Q10 is widely distributed in the human body and exists in various organ tissues, subcellular components, and plasma, but its content varies greatly. The mass concentration is relatively high in tissues and organs such as the liver, heart, kidneys, and pancreas. The main function is to drive human cells to produce energy. Coenzyme Q10 mainly participates in mitochondrial oxidative phosphorylation and ATP production, regulates the cellular redox environment, carries reducing electrons into vesicles or out of the cell during electron membrane penetration, and participates in the formation of proton gradients in the inner and outer membranes. It can accelerate cell renewal, stimulate cell activity, and greatly promote the ability of cells to absorb nutrients. Adding coenzyme Q10 to skincare products can effectively help skin cells actively absorb other nutrients in skincare products, and has health benefits such as accelerating metabolism and slowing down aging.
Function
As a health care product, coenzyme Q10 has the functions of protecting the heart, improving energy, improving immunity, etc. It is suitable for athletes, high-intensity mental workers, as well as the stability and recovery of patients with heart disease, diabetes, etc
