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Other Names: Co Q10, Co Q-10, Coenzima Q-10, Co-Enzyme 10, Coenzyme Q 10, Coenzyme Q10, Co-Enzyme Q10, Co-Enzyme Q-10, Co-Q 10, CoQ10, Co-Q10, CoQ-10, Ubidcarenone, Ubidécarénone, Ubiquinone-10.<br>

CoQ-10 is a nutrient produced by the “energy factories” in your cells called mitochondria. Coenzyme Q10 is a naturally-occuring compound found in every cell in the body. Coenzyme Q10's alternate name, ubiquinone, comes from the word ubiquitous, which means "found everywhere. The mineral [[selenium]] is essential for the body's natural production of Coenzyme Q10.

==Special Precautions of Coenzyme Q10==

* CoQ10 encourages blood clotting (a big no-no if you’re taking warfarin and other anti-coagulants), and can lower blood sugar and blood pressure to potentially dangerous levels.

*When shopping, labels may read “CoQ-10” or “Coenzyme Q-10”, but the more active form will be labeled “QH” or “ubiquinol.” This is a stronger form of CoQ-10, though purchasing that version isn’t essential, especially if price is an issue. Take 100 mg two or three times twice per day, because your body can’t metabolize higher doses.

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