Coenzyme Q10

Coenzyme Q10 (Co-Enzyme Q10, CoQ10) is an organic, natural, vitamin-like substance. It is also called ubiquinone. Coenzyme Q10, a fat-soluble benzoquinone group antioxidant, is produced in all cells and one of its functions is to assist in the intercellular electron transport chain. Coenzyme Q10, which has been frequently wondered about in the relationship between foods and health in recent years, is a vitamin-like compound that can be synthesized in humans and all animals and plays a critical role in energy production in the cell.

In order for the Coenzyme Q10 compound taken with food to show its physiological effect in humans, serious absorption must occur. Since it is a fat-soluble compound, it is better absorbed with fat.

What are the Benefits of Coenzyme Q10?
• The most basic function of Coenzyme Q10 is that it has antioxidant activity. It also increases the effects of other vitamins with antioxidant activity.
• Coenzyme Q10 prevents cell death (apoptosis).
• Coenzyme Q10 prevents the formation of diseases such as heart failure, hypertension, heart diseases, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease and diabetes and supports their treatment.
• Provides supportive treatment to children with autism.
• Slows down the symptoms of aging.

What are the Foods Rich in Coenzyme Q10?
Coenzyme Q10 endogenous It can be found in two types of sources: and exogenous.

Endogenous sources of coenzyme Q10:
- It is in reduced form in all human tissues except brain and lung tissues.
- The highest concentration is in heart tissue, and in kidney and liver tissues.

Exogenous coenzyme Q10 sources are sources that allow it to be taken from outside:
- Foods such as beef and chicken meat, trout, broccoli, soybeans.

Foods rich in Coenzyme Q10 can be listed as follows:
• Red meat
• Chicken meat
• Broccoli
• Cauliflower
• Offal (heart, liver, kidney)
• Vegetable oils such as olive oil and corn oil
• Eggs and dairy products
• Fish (salmon, mackerel and sardines)
• Soy oil

What is the amount of Coenzyme Q10 that should be taken daily?

Supplementation of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry As stated in the List of Restricted Substances of Nutritious Foods;
The maximum daily intake dose for adults aged 11 and over is 200 mg/day.