Co-Enzyme Q 10, also known as CoQ10, ubiquinone or Vitamin Q,  is found in all cells of the body, and is vital in providing cell energy.  The role it plays is helping to transform fats and sugars into energy on a cellular level, which can boost your health in many ways.  On the contrary, when your CoQ10 levels are low, all sorts of basic functions of the cells may begin to diminish.  The name ubiquinone comes from "ubiquitous", which means found everywhere, and so is a very appropriate name.  It is found in higher concentrations in the heart and the brain and kidneys.  It is also one of the most potent antioxidants known.

As you age, you produce less CoQ10.  Also, those taking statin drugs may be lowering their CoQ10 levels.

CoQ10 is fat-soluble, which means your body needs fat in order to properly assimilate it, so make sure and take it with meals with some fat in them.  In addition, scientists have discovered that in order for ubiquinone to be used in the cells, it needs to be transformed into its ubiquinol form.  This ubiquinol needs to be stabilized and then it seems to be the best form of supplement to take, as higher CoQ10 blood levels are found with smaller dosages.  In fact, studies have shown that up to 8 times more regular ubiquinone-form CoQ10 is needed to achieve the same blood levels as with ubiquinol.  This can help you to more effectively slow aging and boost energy levels, 2 key benefits of CoQ10.

A typical recommended dosage is 30 – 100 mgs per day, but there are some types of CoQ10 that are much better absorbed and lower dosages of these may actually be more effective.  Higher dosages are often recommended for short periods for therapeutic purposes.  It may take up to 8 weeks to get clinical results, so be patient and give it a good try before thinking you are not getting any results.

CoQ10 may lower blood sugar levels, so just be careful and consult with your health care practitioner especially if you are on medication for your blood sugar levels.

CoQ-Quinol by Premier Research Labs is the world's only probiotic generated, live source fully reduced CoQ-10, known as ubiquinol, immediately available for maximum cell energy performance.  It is derived from living, natural sources; not synthetic, oxidized CoQ-10; no animal source gelcaps nor their synthetic preservatives.

CoQ-Quinol is often used in detoxification programs with your health practitioner, as it can accelerate the detoxification of toxins, especially heavy metals.  This also means you should go slow if you are taking it not under the supervision of a health practitioner, you need to make sure your body can handle the additional release of toxins and safely eliminate them.