Coenzyme Q10 was discovered in 1957.
This vitamin-like substance, present in every cell
of the body, is vitally important for cell functioning:
it plays major role in energy production and is a
powerful antioxidant.
Doctors and researchers around the globe have been
investigating CoQ10, and now it is used for a variety
of ailments and as a part of preventive care:
* Q10 is needed for anything that requires energy:
heart and liver functioning, sperm production,
muscles activity
* it boosts immune system
* shown to be effective in treatment of gum diseases
* lowers blood pressure
* it is used for cancer treatment and was noticed to reduce tumors.
Human body has the ability to make its own CoQ10,
but after the age of 20 the production levels decline,
and the demand grows. Foods highest in coenzyme Q10
include beef, spinach, sardines, albacore tuna, and
peanuts, but unfortunately, high temperature that we
use to cook meals will affect the coenzyme. That is
why older people and those who want to use Q10 for
therapeutic effect will benefit from taking it as a
supplement.
How effective is Q10 in skin care?
Wrinkles appear when skin loses its elasticity,
and this is due to decreased collagen production
and collagen cross-linking. Everyday life, cell
metabolism, exposure to sun and other environmental
factors, toxins, cigarette smoke - all result in
production of free radicals. Those overactive pesky
molecules or atoms have odd electrons on their orbits
and try to balance out themselves.
They either give
away the odd electron or find a pair for it, thus
making another molecule unstable, turning it into
another free radical. While this process is natural
and unavoidable as a part of metabolism, too many
free radicals cause a dangerous chain reaction that
destroys cellular compounds and can damage DNA,
proteins and lipids (fats). When it comes to skin aging,
free radicals interfere with collagen production and
cause premature aging.
Coenzyme Q10 has exceptional antioxidant properties.
Studies show that it can effectively counteract free
radical damage and provide significant protection
against USA-induced depletion of cell membrane.
In other words, it will prevent damage to collagen
and elastic production process and help you avoid
wrinkles.
Q10 is so powerful antioxidant, it is able to reduce
cancer tumors and minimize stroke consequences that
are due to suddenly increased levels of free radicals.
So when applied topically, it can provide extra
protection for your skin and produce dramatic
anti-wrinkle effect.
Note: Information in this article is not to be taken as
a medical advise. Always consult your doctor if you need
professional help.
(C) Natalie Katsman, 2000.
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