Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is found in virtually all cells of human body, including the heart, liver, and skeletal muscles. It functions as a carrier to transfer electrons across the membrane of mitochondria (the energy generator in the body's cells) to drive the production of adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the fuel that energizes cells in our body. Heart muscle cells have the greatest concentration of mitochondria, 5,000 per cell.

CoQ10 also possesses antioxidant and membrane-stabilizing properties. CoQ10 from supplements, ubiquinone, must first be reduced to ubiquinol to act as an antioxidant. As an antioxidant, CoQ10 can protect proteins, LDL-cholesterol (bad cholesterol), and mitochondrial DNA from oxidative damage. Because of its function in the production of cellular energy, and as an antioxidant, CoQ10 can aid in the body's response to a host of health problems including heart disease, cancer, aging, neuro-degenerative diseases, and muscular dystrophy.

CoQ10 is comprised of a quinone ring and a side chain consisting of ten repeating 5-carbon isoprene units. Because of its structure, CoQ10 is highly lipophilic and practically insoluble in water. This lipophilic nature also affects bioavailability, making its absorption poor.

Crystals are formed when CoQ10 is produced commercially. The size of CoQ10 crystals and degree of solubility of CoQ10 in a solvent will likely affect the bioavailability of CoQ10.

CoQsol-CF™ is a unique, patent-pending formula of CoQ10, food grade d-limonene (which serves as a non-polar, organic solvent), and tocopherol (vitamin E). This combination created a liquid, crystal-free solution of CoQ10 that provides enhanced bioavailability. By improving dissolution, absorption is enhanced.

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