CoQ10 Micronutrient - What Does It Do?

It’s amazing what micronutrients do for our bodies and how they provide for our metabolism. We all need to focus on the foods we eat and rely less on the pharmaceutical solutions. CoQ10 is only one example of hundreds…stay tuned and you’ll learn about a lot more of them.

MICRONUTRIENT: CoQ10 BENEFITS

Shuttles electrons between respiratory complexes during the synthesis of ATP (cell energy) in the electron transport chain. Acts as an antioxidant by protecting against free radicals and reducing oxidative stress. Improves glucose metabolism and insulin sensitivity by enhancing insulin signaling and reducing inflammation.

SOURCES OF CoQ10: Organ meats (heart, liver), sardines, beef

An example of how critical micronutrients are for Good Energy is CoQ10’s role in fertility: CoQ10 is a micronutrient that is required for transferring electrons in the ETC (electron transport chain), while also embedding in the cell membrane to offer antioxidant protection. After eggs are released from the ovary at ovulation, they undergo rapid “aging” and degradation as they make their way to the uterus, with many changes occurring to mitochondrial activity and mitochondria structure. CoQ10, which serves as a mitochondrial cofactor and improves mitochondrial function, significantly improves egg aging after ovulation. It reduces levels of oxidative stress and DNA damage and inhibits cell death pathways, thereby preserving egg (oocyte) quality. Give your mitochondria what it needs, and it will perform for you with flying colors, including supporting the health of a future baby.