What is CoQ10?

What is CoQ10?

Coenzyme Q10 is a fat-soluble substance called coenzyme that exists in each cell in our body. world-way supplies safe Coenzyme Q10 for it uses fermentation methods made from microorganisms and yeast, and only coenzyme Q10 in the same form as that found in the body can be obtained.

It is contained in relatively large amounts in foods, such as sardines and beef, but in order to obtain the recommended intake from these, it is necessary to eat too much to eat. Therefore, it is a very important ingredient to take from supplements.

Coenzyme Q10 is also made in the body, but its amount decreases around the age of 20. Therefore, it is necessary to actively intake from diet and supplements.

Difference between oxidized and reduced forms

There are two types of coenzyme Q10: oxidized type and reduced type.

Oxidation type

The oxidized form is sometimes referred to as the "conventional type".
Coenzyme Q10 is absorbed in the small intestine and needs to be converted to a reduced form in doing so. However, the ability to convert decreases due to aging, stress, etc. It is relatively reasonable compared to the reduced type.

Reduced type

Compared to the oxidized type, the reduced type does not need to become a "reduced type" in the small intestine for absorption, so it works as it is in the body. Compared to the oxidized type, the cost tends to be higher.

Foods high in coenzyme Q10

Foods high in coenzyme Q10 (per 100g of food)

*Created based on Kamei, M et al. (1986)

Coenzyme Q10 is relatively abundant in blue fish such as sardines and mackerel, as well as beef.

The recommended daily intake of coenzyme Q10 is said to be 100 mg, but only about 4.5 mg a day can be consumed from food. Even if you try to supplement from the diet, in order to take 100 mg of coenzyme Q10, about 20 tails for sardines and about 3 kg for beef You also need to eat. Eating alone is not enough to make up for it.

Coenzyme Q10 is a mitochondrial factory worker

Coenzyme Q10 is abundant in organs called mitochondria, which are located in the cells that make up our bodies.

Mitochondria play a role like an energy production plant that converts nutrients obtained from meals into energy. Coenzyme Q10 in this mitochondria works like a factory worker in an energy production plant.

Without coenzyme Q10, factories cannot function well and produce energy.

Coenzyme Q10 decreases with age

Coenzyme Q10, which is necessary for our survival, is supplemented by two means: dietary supplementation and production in the body.

However, the amount of coenzyme Q10 synthesized in the body decreases significantly with age. For example, in the heart, it peaks around 20 years old, decreases to about 1/3 in the 40s, and to 1/2 in the 80s.

Points to choose a CoQ10 supplement

Soft capsule typeCoenzyme Q10 is not soluble in water and has the property of soluble well in oil. A soft capsule type containing oil is recommended.Those containing 100mg or more for 1 dayIt is desirable to take 100mg or more of CoQ10 for one day. We recommend that the content per capsule is 50 mg or more.Those that do not contain extra ingredients

Since it is something that you drink every day for the body, we recommend that you choose something that has as few extra ingredients as possible such as additives.