In cancer prevention, Coenzyme Q10 supplements have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that can help inhibit mutations in nuclear DNA. Once cancer has developed, studies of CoQ10 supplementation show either positive outcomes or no adverse effects on cancer progression.
As we get older, our cells undergo altered mitochondrial dynamics. Mitochondrial dysfunction leads to reduced cellular energy generation, increased oxidative stress, and increased systemic inflammation. CoQ10 supplementation is a therapeutic strategy to protect heart function.
Mitochondria are the tiny bean-shaped micro-organs in our cells. They take the glucose from our food and convert it into ATP energy molecules. Coenzyme Q10 is an essential component in this process of ATP energy generation.
