Benefits of Ubiquinol CoQ-10 Enzyme
Ubiquinol is a form of Coenzyme Q-10 that has been studied since its discovery in 1957 and has been on the market since 2006. It is highly absorbable and has heart health benefits and antioxidant actions.
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Benefits of Ubiquinol CoQ-10
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CoQ-10 is a health supplement that is sold in two forms: ubiquinol and ubiquinone. Ubiquinol is new to store shelves, but it has been researched since 1957. The benefits of ubiquinol are due to its high level of absorption.
What Is Ubiquinol?
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Ubiquinol is the reduced and active form of CoQ-10. It is the most common form of this enzyme found in human cells, tissues and organs. Ubiquinol is highly absorbable and is naturally produced in the body.
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Ubiquinol's Actions
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Ubiquinol is an antioxidant and increases cellular energy. According to the Medical News Today article "Clinical Trial Shows Ubiquinol has Significant Effect on Patients with Congestive Heart Failure," sufficient levels of CoQ-10 in plasma is necessary for heart health.
Ubiquinol as an Antioxidant
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Ubiquinol is the strongest acting fat-soluble antioxidant and has the added benefit of regenerating other antioxidants.
Clinical Results of Ubiquinol
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Dr. Peter Langsjoen, a cardiologist, found that three months of ubiquinol supplementation resulted in a 24 to 50 percent increase in the ability of congestive heart failure patients to pump blood. Plasma levels of CoQ-10 tripled for some patients.
Ubiquinol Supplementation
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Ubiquinol is taken as a supplement because the body's production of CoQ-10 declines with age. Food sources of ubiquinol do not exceed trace amounts.
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