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Coenzyme Q-10 WHAT IS IT KNOWN AS? While the compound is com- monly known as coenzyme Q-10, it is sometimes abbre- viated as CoQ10 or Co-Q₁₀. Its scientific name is ubiquinone, ubidecarenone or mitoquinone. HOW DOES IT WORK? Although coenzyme Q-10 has a structure similar to vitamins E and K, it is not classified as a vitamin.  It is an important component within the mitochondria, which are the main source of cell energy.  At the cellular level, coenzyme Q-10 con- tributes to the production of adenosine triphosphate (ATP), a key component of oxidative metabolism (1-3). Without coenzyme Q-10, energy stores may become depleted, thereby decreasing the effectiveness of organs such as the heart.   Coenzyme Q-10 also acts as an important antioxidant and membrane stabilizer, elimi- nating those chemicals from the body that could damage cell walls (1).  In fact, the compound has been shown to protect against oxidation of LDL (low-density lipopro- tein), or "bad cholesterol", which is related to the forma- tion of plaque inside the arteries of the heart (4). Coenzyme Q-10 is also involved in processes that move energy and minerals around and between heart muscle cells. Coenzyme Q-10 is found naturally throughout the body, and at high concentra- tions in organs such as the pancreas, liver, kidney and heart.  Produced inside the tissues of these organs, it is fat soluble and acts like a vitamin (1).  The quantity of Coenzyme Q-10 protects: • The body's energy stores maintaining the heart's effectiveness • Against oxidation of "bad cholesterol" which is related to plaque formation within coronary      arteries What is it known as? How does it work? Has it been studied in heart disease? Is it for me? Is it safe? Are there any reported interactions with herbs, supplements or drugs? Are there any interactions with laboratory tests? Where can it be found naturally? What is the most appropriate dosage?

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