As oxidised Ubiquinone gets absorbed in the intestine, it is automatically reduced to Ubiquinol, functioning as an antioxidant in the body. In the cells, energy-producing Mitochondria Q10 is constantly switching back and forth between being oxidised Ubiquinone and reduced Ubiquinol depending on whether it biochemically donates or accepts electrons. Coenzyme Q10 or just Q10 is a fat-soluble vitamin-like substance found in two forms: Ubiquinone and Ubiquinol (from Latin, Ubique meaning ”everywhere”).
When a cell needs energy, it converts Fat, Carbohydrate, and Protein, to ATP (adenosine triphosphate), a molecule that stores energy in its chemical form. The cell breaks down the ATP molecule and releases the energy trapped inside. The entire process takes place inside the cells in some small bean-shaped structures called Mitochondria. Q10 is found in all Mitochondria. Muscle cells are particularly dependent on large amounts of energy, which is why muscle cells contain substantially more Mitochondria than other types of cells. The heart muscle is a good example of body tissue with cells that contain a large number of Mitochondria and have a correspondingly large energy requirement. Q10 is found in different types of food. The diet consists of both Ubiquinone and Ubiquinol, about half of each with the best sources being products like beef, pork, herring, soy oil, and sardines.
- Contains the reduced form of Q10 known by the name of Ubiquinol
- Developed by a special production method and encapsulated in proprietary softgels
- Manufactured under pharmaceutical standards
- Inspected by "the Danish Food and Drug Administration"