Coenzyme Q10 & Vitamin E supplement for the heart

CoQ10 + Tocotrienols is a powerful supplement combining the effects of coenzyme Q10 with those of tocotrienols, an amazing form of vitamin E which helps to protect cells against free radicals. Its high dose and patented formulation make it truly exceptional.

What is co-enzyme Q10 (ubiquinone)?

Co-enzyme Q10 is a powerful compound produced by the body which plays a role in the production of cellular energy.

This production takes place in small powerhouses called mitochondria, which originally evolved from ancient bacteria. It occurs in almost every cell in the body though its intensity varies according to the site: energy-intensive organs such as the kidneys, liver and the heart especially, contain many mitochondria and are therefore hotbeds of production. There is inevitably a large amount of co-enzyme Q10 in these regions because it is needed to activate production, and because it is responsible for minimising the escape of free radicals, the toxic compounds that cause oxidative stress.

It’s because of these two essential properties that the body prefers to synthesise co-enzyme Q10 itself rather than have to rely on exogenous intake from the diet. Dependence on outside sources would be far too risky for cell integrity, especially for those cells which accommodate a great deal of activity, such as heart cells.

Why supplement with co-enzyme Q10?

Unfortunately, production of coenzyme Q10 starts to decline from the age of 30 (1-2). At first the decline is slow, but it speeds up, until by the age of 80, it is very depleted, especially in muscle tissue. With less than half the optimal amount of co-enzyme Q10 (3), people of this age produce less energy and are less well-protected against free radicals. To make matters worse, the diet provides almost no coenzyme Q10 (apart from a few traces in meat).

Why combine it with vitamin E?

The name ‘vitamin E’ actually covers a group of eight, structurally-similar molecules: four tocopherols (alpha, beta, gamma, delta) and four tocotrienols (alpha, beta, gamma, delta). Each of these has specific characteristics in relation to its access to cell membranes, how it deals with oxidative damage and its mobility on the cell membrane. To ensure a wider field of action, our supplement contains all four tocotrienols plus alpha-tocopherol.

These molecules are fat-soluble compounds which improve the absorption of co-enzyme Q10 and synergistically complement its action. Numerous studies have clearly shown that tocotrienols are rapidly directed towards the body’s ‘fattiest’ organs such as the liver, brain, spleen, lungs, kidneys and heart, where they exert an undeniable benefit: that of helping to protect cells against oxidative stress.