WHAT IS COENZYME Q10?

Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10 for short) is a vital nutrient necessary for the functioning of every cell of our bodies. CoQ10 is a coenzyme. An enzyme is a catalyst for biochemical reactions that occur in the body. At the most basic level, they act to "speed up" these reactions. A coenzyme, like CoQ10, functions solely in the mitochondria and donates its protons and electrons from its molecule to facilitate energy production, an enzyme-catalyzed reaction.

CoQ10 is known as the world's most comprehensive cardiovascular support supplement. Taking 100 mg per day per 100 lbs of body weight of CoQ10 increases aerobic activity and protects the heart muscle, while 300 mg CoQ10 is commonly advised for therapeutic purposes. 

CoQ10 is endogenously synthesized within the mitochondria of every cell of the body. It is then distributed to those tissues where it is needed. It can be found predominantly in the skeletal and cardiac muscle, as well as the liver, kidney and reproductive organs. If is is lacking, the body's most important source of cellular energy is depleted, and many medical conditions are aggravated. It is most concentrated in the heart and liver, and is a vital component in the mitochondria, the body's metabolic factories. Physicians recommend it's use to boost the function of the heart, as well as a preventative measure to safeguard against heart attacks and valve damage.

The mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell. Cellular respiration occurs here through a series of complex biochemical reactions. The end product is adenosine triphosphate (ATP) or energy. CoQ10 is essential to this never ending process. For without ATP, life ceases to exist.

It is from knowing the role of CoQ10 in the production of energy, that we can understand how critical it is to the overall health of the human body and in particular, heart health.

While CoQ10 is obtained naturally by eating fruits and vegetables, it is difficult to get enough of it on a daily basis from food alone.  Age, improper diet, drugs and various lifestyles deplete CoQ10 levels.  Supplementation with a highly bioavailable source of CoQ10 such as KALA Health CoQ10, can benefit cardiovascular health, act as an adjunct therapy to cancer, support the immune system and provide a positive effect on other health concerns.

Increasing the body's CoQ10 concentration has the following benefits:

• It reduces many of the serious side effects caused by prescription drug;
• It reduces the effects of aging;
• It aid in the recovery from a wide range of heart problems including angina pectoris, congestive heart failure and mitral valve prolapse;
• It reduce blood pressure and blood lipids;
• It assists chronic fatigue sufferers when administered at 100 to 300 mg per day;
• It assists in weight loss by stimulating mitochrondria and thermogenic activity;
• It treats chronic gum disease;
• It helps build a strong immune system as a defense against many diseases