Coq10 For Heart Health

What Does Coq10 Do For Heart Health? 

Coenzyme Q10, or Coq10, is a fat-soluble, vitamin-like substance that helps your body convert food into energy. This essential antioxidant has been shown to improve the overall health of your heart by helping to reduce your risk for stroke and heart attack while also lowering blood pressure. Coq10 may also help to reduce the risk for heart failure and can aid in the healing process for those who have already experienced a heart attack.  

Coq10 Dosage For Heart Health

The body naturally produces coenzyme Q10, but it does begin to lessen how much it creates as you age. Some health factors can also limit your ability to both produce and absorb coq10, making a daily supplement a welcome addition to your daily dosage of vitamins and minerals. There are 2 forms of coq10, ubiquinol and ubiquinone. Ubiquinol, the active antioxidant made in the body from ubiquinone, is found in many dietary supplements found at CVS. Ubiquinol is often produced less as you age, and it is this form of coq10 that can be of greater benefit later in life. To determine your best daily dose of coq10 supplements, you can have your blood tested for your current antioxidant levels, and follow the recommended dosage listed on your supplements and with the approval of your doctor.  

Coq10 vs Milk Thistle For Heart Health

While coq10 can aid in cardiovascular health, milk thistle is often used to assist with conditions of the liver or those dealing with indigestion or symptoms of diabetes. Both milk thistle and coq10 offer antioxidant properties which could aid in your efforts at feeling your best but do not compete with one another at improving your heart health.