Coenzyme
Q10 was discovered in 1957. This vitamin-like
substance, present in every cell of the body,
is vitally important for cell functioning: it
plays a major role in energy production and is
a powerful antioxidant.
Doctors and researchers
around the globe have been investigating CoQ10,
and now it is used for a variety of ailments and
as a part of preventive care:
- Q10 is needed
for anything that requires energy: heart and
liver functioning, sperm production, muscles
activity
- It boosts immune
system
- shown to be
effective in treatment of gum diseases
- lowers blood
pressure
- It is used for
cancer treatment and was noticed to reduce tumours.
Human body has
the ability to make its own CoQ10, but after the
age of 20 the production levels decline, and the
demand grows. Foods highest in coenzyme Q10 include
beef, spinach, sardines, albacore tuna, and peanuts,
but unfortunately, high temperature that we use
to cook meals will affect the coenzyme. That is
why older people and those who want to use Q10
for therapeutic effect will benefit from taking
it as a supplement.
How effective
is Q10 in skin care?
Wrinkles appear when skin loses its elasticity.
This is due to decreased collagen production and
collagen crosslinking. Everyday life, cell metabolism,
exposure to sun and other environmental factors,
toxins, cigarette smoke - all result in production
of free radicals. Those overactive pesky molecules
or atoms have odd electrons on their orbits and
try to balance out themselves. They either give
away the odd electron or find a pair for it, thus
making another molecule unstable, turning it into
another free radical. While this process is natural
and unavoidable as a part of metabolism, too many
free radicals cause a dangerous chain reaction
that destroys cellular compounds and can damage
DNA, proteins and lipids (fats). When it comes
to skin aging, free radicals interfere with collagen
production and cause premature aging.
Coenzyme Q10 has
exceptional antioxidant properties. Studies show
that it can effectively counteract free radical
damage and provide significant protection against
UVA-induced depletion of cell membrane. In other
words, it will prevent damage to collagen and
elastin production process and help you avoid
wrinkles.
Q10 is so powerful,
it is able to reduce cancer tumours and minimize
stroke consequences that are due to suddenly increased
levels of free radicals. So when applied topically,
it can provide an extra protection for your skin
and produce a dramatic anti-wrinkle effect.
Note: Information in this article is not to be
taken as a medical advice. Always consult
your doctor if you need professional help.
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