The mitochondria are the cells' energy powerhouses, and coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is an essential component of healthy mitochondrial function.2
CoQ10 is required to convert fats and sugars into cellular energy, yet the natural production of CoQ10 declines precipitously with advancing age.3 When the body has an ample amount of CoQ10 the mitochondria can work most efficiently throughout the entire body including the most densely populated area, the heart.4 CoQ10 is also a potent antioxidant, helping protect the proteins, lipids and DNA of mitochondria from oxidation, and supporting mitochondrial function.5
More humans are supplementing with coenzyme Q10 than ever before. One reason is the increased awareness that the 'statin' drugs used to lower LDL and cholesterol deplete the body of CoQ10. What most doctors don't know, however, is that normal aging may result in more of a reduction in CoQ10 than taking statin drugs. For example, while statin drugs have been shown to reduce plasma CoQ10 by 40%,6 the aging process reduces CoQ10 levels in the heart muscle wall by 72%.7 What is particularly frightening is the thought of people taking statin drugs who fail to supplement with CoQ10. The CoQ10 deficit caused by the dual affects of aging8 and statin drug use could result in severe depletion of cellular vitality.6
Life Extension's Super Absorbable CoQ10 CoQ10™ with d-Limonene provides the ubiquinone form of CoQ10 in a super-emulsified formulation that increases the amount of CoQ10 absorbed. d-Limonene is a natural compound in orange oil that disperses and breaks down the CoQ10 particles, which reduces their size and makes CoQ10 more absorbable by the body.
Unlike other supplements that contain micronized ubiquinone CoQ10 particles, Super Absorbable CoQ10 with d-Limonene contains smaller, nano-sized CoQ10 particles that enhance this absorption. Research shows that people taking this formula have higher blood levels of CoQ10 than those taking other ubiquinone formulas.12 Life Extension recommends the ubiquinol form of CoQ10 over this ubiquinone form.
Serving Size 1 softgel
Servings Per Container 100
Coenzyme Q10
100 mg
Cold-Pressed Orange (Citrus sinensis) Oil Extract (peel) [std. to 90% d-Limonene (100 mg)]
111 mg
Other ingredients: ethyl oleate NF, polysorbate 80, softgel (gelatin, water, glycerin), D-alpha tocopherol, rosemary extract.
This product contains NO milk, egg, fish, peanuts, crustacean shellfish (lobster, crab, shrimp), soybeans, tree nuts, wheat, yeast, gluten, corn, or rice. Contains NO sugar, and no artificial sweeteners, flavors, colors, or preservatives.
For those over age 30, take one softgel daily after a meal, or as recommended by a healthcare practitioner.
Do not take with fiber supplements.
