Coenzyme Q10

Fresh spinach leaves

Coenzyme q10 or CoQ10 a vital antioxidant to fight carcinogens and recycle Vitamin E

Ability to improve cell oxygen use. By controlling the oxygen flow it makes production of energy efficient.

Coenzyme Q10 / CoQ10 Foods

Foods found in:

Higher Levels: spinach, broccoli, sesame seeds,  dark leafy greens, nuts, soya beans, avocado, peanuts, pistachios, walnuts, sesame seeds, hazelnuts

Lower Levels: Garlic, peas, cauliflower, asparagus, carrots

With exception of  avocado, fruit is a poor natural source for CoQ10

Research

Beneficial effects of creatine, CoQ10, and lipoic acid in mitochondrial disorders

The impact of alpha-lipoic acid, coenzyme Q10 and caloric restriction on life span and gene expression patterns in mice.

Coenzyme Q10: The essential nutrient

Coenzyme Q10 Supplementation in Aging and Disease

The Paradox of Coenzyme Q10 in Aging.

Coenzyme Q10 deficiencies: pathways in yeast and humans.

Coenzyme Q biosynthesis in health and disease.

Coenzyme Q, oxidative stress and aging.

Coenzyme Q10 and α-tocopherol reversed age-associated functional impairments in mice.

Resources

General guidance and further reading. These links have not been checked against the individual claims on this page.

  1. NHS: The vegan diet

    Public health guidance on planning a vegan diet and getting essential nutrients.

  2. British Dietetic Association: Vegetarian, vegan and plant-based diet

    Dietitian guidance on plant-based eating. The fact sheet is currently under review by the BDA.

  3. NHS: The Eatwell Guide

    Guidance on food groups and the balance of foods across a day or week.

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