Co – enzyme Q 10 is a potent antioxidant, has a multiplicity of uses in the body, and is chemically related to vitamin E. Without co-enzyme Q10, our cells would die; humans lose the majority of this enzyme with aging. This is the reason that experts believe co-enzyme Q10 can increase life span.

Athletic Benefits of Co-Enzyme Q10:

1. A vital cofactor in the production of energy.
2. Improves aerobic capacity.
3. Reduces muscle soreness and fatigue.
4. Helps reduce body fat.
5. Increases physical performance and exercise endurance.
6. Tones muscles.
7. Prevents exercise - induced muscle breakdown (rhabodmyolysis)
8. Stimulates the release of growth hormone (GH).

Non – Athletic Benefits of Co-Enzyme Q10: 

The following conditions would benefit from Co – enzyme Q 10:

1. Heart diseases.
2. Angina pectoris.
3. High blood pressure.
4. Aging.
5. Congestive heart failure.
6. Cardiomyopathy.
7. Diabetes.
8. Insulin resistance syndrome.
9. Periodontal disease.
10. High levels of LDL cholesterol.
11. Migraine.
12. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
13. Male infertility.
14. HIV support.
15. Dementias.
16. Halitosis.
17. Weight management.
18. Fibromyalgia.
19. Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS).
20. Cancers: breast, lung, and prostate.
21. Renal failure.
22. Parkinson`s disease.

Food Sources and Dosage:

Natural sources for co-enzyme Q10 are eggs, rice bran, wheat germ, fish, organ meat, andpeanuts.Some experts believe that raising the body levels of co-enzyme Q10 only through eating is difficult, and people must use supplements. The usual dosage is 50 - 100 mg a day. Athletes would need 100 – 200 mg a day. Co – Enzyme Q 10 with dosage of 300 mg a day or more may be needed in the following conditions:

1) Advanced heart disease.

2) Migraine headaches.

3) Cancers.

4) Post – chemotherapy.

Although there are virtually no side effects from overdoses of this nutrient, extremely high doses may lead to abdominal cramps and a mild diarrhea.