Good for the Brain

Mitochondria are the brain's principal energy providers. Mitochondrial function worsens as people become older. Total mitochondrial malfunction can cause brain cell death and disorders such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. Unfortunately, due to its high fatty acid content and high oxygen demand, the brain is extremely vulnerable to oxidative damage. This oxidative damage increases the formation of toxic compounds, which may have an impact on memory, cognition, and physical functions.

CoQ10 may lower these harmful compounds, perhaps reducing Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease progression. CoQ10 levels have been found to be decreased in both the blood and the brain cortex tissue of Parkinson's disease patients in clinical tests. CoQ10 deficiency in the blood has been linked to an increased risk of Alzheimer's disease.