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CoQ10 Supplementation

Meaning

CoQ10 Supplementation involves the exogenous administration of Coenzyme Q10, a lipid-soluble benzoquinone that is endogenously synthesized and exists in both oxidized (ubiquinone) and reduced (ubiquinol) forms within the body. Clinically, it is used to bolster mitochondrial function and enhance cellular energy production, particularly in tissues with high metabolic demand, such as the heart and endocrine glands. This essential nutrient acts as a potent antioxidant, protecting cellular membranes and DNA from oxidative damage, a process implicated in age-related hormonal decline and metabolic dysfunction. Supplementation aims to restore optimal concentrations that often diminish with age or statin use.