CoQ10 was launched as early as the 1970s as the first anti-aging miracle supplement. Since then, extensive research has been conducted on CoQ10, and it is now known that CoQ10 plays a crucial role in energy production within the cell’s mitochondria, alongside B vitamins and magnesium, among others. More recently, it has been discovered that CoQ10 stabilizes an inflammatory signal called NF-kappaB and aids in improving muscle and nerve function. CoQ10 is also a fat-soluble antioxidant that protects cell membranes against free radicals. Furthermore, Japanese researchers have shown that CoQ10 as a dietary supplement helps to boost fat burning during low-intensity exercise.
PS: Under stress, the need for CoQ10 increases dramatically.
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