Do you really know Coenzyme Q10?
1. KEY to ENERGY Production
- It is the KEY to switch on the nutrients utilization by our cells in all organs to produce energy(5)
- 95% of total energy required by the body relies on action of CoQ10(6)
2. Excellent ‘Active Life Extension’ nutrient
- Possessing potent antioxidant activities
- Help protect our cells from oxidative damage caused by environment exposure and aging(7)
Our body’s ability to synthesize CoQ10 declines with age and with exercise & certain medications(5 )
CoQ10 supplementation is needed
- Our body’s natural production of CoQ10 significantly decreases after 35(10)
- Supplementation becomes more important to keep our body active, young & full of life.
Medications that will affect CoQ10 production in the body(4,7)
- Anti-cholesterol drug – Statin Group
- Anti-diabetic drug – Sulphonylureas
- Anti-hypertensive drug – Beta Blockers
Coenzyme Q10 is found naturally in
different parts of the body( 9 )
Benefit of Coenzyme Q10
at Different Human Organs
Other benefits of Coenzyme Q10
- Cancer patients are found to have low levels of CoQ10 in their body
- CoQ10 is found to boost immunity of cancer patient & help to slow tumor growth
- Lower CoQ10 levels are found in patients with gum disease.
- CoQ10 is found to relieve symptoms such as swollen or bleeding gum.
Food sources : Fish &
Meat are the richest
Dr. Weil ( 17 ): A normal diet will include approximately 10mg of CoQ10 daily, so supplementation is usually necessary especially for the high risk group.
Foods such as fish and meats, and oils from soybean, sesame, and rapeseed (canola) are good dietary sources.
SpringHealth
O-Active® VEGICAPS®
30 VEGICAPS® Health Supplement
Each VEGICAPS® contains:
Natural Coenzyme Q10 50mg
Natural Vitamin E 250 iu
Dosage:
Take 1 or 2 VEGICAPS® once daily with food
O-Active® is suitable for ?
Anyone who is 30 or above
Those who complain of tiredness
Athletes or those doing strenuous exercise daily
Why is O-Active® better than others?
Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) together with Vitamin E
- Vitamin E will enhance the retention of absorbed CoQ10 in organs (1)
- Cosupplementation of Vitamin E and CoQ10 found to be more anti-inflammatory & anti-atherogenic than supplementation with CoQ10 or Vitamin E alone(2,3)
- CoQ10 can recycle the oxidized Vitamin E from harmful free radical form to beneficial antioxidant form(4)
- BIG “punch” of antioxidant
- Helps in slowing down aging process
- Protects against cardiovascular disease such as diabetes and stroke
- Reduces the risk of various cancers
- Improves cholesterol level
- Strengthens immunity
- Provides healthy skin and eyes
- Heals cuts and reduces scars
O-Active® Quality Control:
- A 2004 laboratory analysis by Consumer Lab (USA), found CoQ10 supplements on the market did not all contain the quantity identified on the product label(20)
O-Active® Guaranteed Potency Till Expiry
A 3 years real time quality control study was conducted by Catalent Australia based on Malaysia room temperature (30 ℃) & humidity ( 75% RH ). Results show that O-Active® contained 99% of nutrients after 3 years storage.
Possible Drug Interaction: Patients receiving anti-coagulants or chemotherapy should consult doctor or pharmacist before consuming O-Active®(7,21)
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- Wang, X., Rainwater, L., Mahaney, C., Stocker, R. (2004). Cosupplementation with vitamin E and coenzyme Q10 reduces circulating markers of inflammation in baboons. American Journal of Nutrition, 80(3), 649-655. Retrieved from http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1356523/
- Thomas, R., Leichtweis, B., Petterson, K., Croft, D., Mori, A., Brown, J., Stocker, R. (2001). Dietary cosupplementation with vitamin E and coenzyme Q10 inhibits atherosclerosis in apolipoprotein E gene knockout mice. Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology, 21, 585-593. Retrieved from http://atvb.ahajournals.org/content/21/4/585.abstract
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