Coenzyme Q10, also known as ubiquitin ketone, has a simple structure and is widely present in animals and most bacteria. It belongs to the coenzyme family. In the human body, the most common form is coenzyme Q10 or ubiquitin 10, which is lipophilic and similar to vitamins. It can be synthesized in small amounts and mainly participates in aerobic cell respiration. It is a very important substance in the energy metabolism process of mitochondrial electron transfer respiratory chain.
Except for red blood cells, most tissue cells and 95% of energy in the body require aerobic metabolism for energy supply. Therefore, organs with the highest energy demand, such as the heart, liver, kidneys, and pancreas, have the highest concentration and content of coenzyme Q10.
As age increases, the level of coenzyme Q10 in the human body decreases. Although it is currently unclear whether low levels of coenzyme Q10 can lead to certain diseases, it can be supplemented when the amount of coenzyme Q10 in these dietary sources is not sufficient to significantly increase the level of coenzyme Q10 in the body.
Coenzyme Q10 deficiency has no typical symptoms, and the detection method and medication indications for its content in the body are currently unclear. However, due to the safety and fewer side effects of taking Coenzyme Q10 supplements, they can be taken as dietary supplements under the guidance of a doctor's recommendation.
The standard dosage range is 90 mg/d to 200-500 mg/d; Coenzyme Q10 is a lipophilic compound with slow and limited absorption. When taken with food, the absorption rate can be increased by three times.
Coenzyme Q10 in diet: Meat, fish, and whole grains contain a higher amount of Coenzyme Q10, especially in organ meats.
1. Organ meat: heart, liver, and kidneys;
2. Muscle meat: pork, beef, and chicken;
3. Fatty fish: trout, herring, mackerel and sardine;
4. Vegetables and fruits: spinach, cauliflower, and broccoli; Oranges and strawberries;
5. Legumes, nuts and seeds: soybeans, lentils, peanuts, sesame seeds and pistachios;
6. Oil: Soybean and rapeseed oil.
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