Nutraceuticals and nootropics for anti-aging

Popularity of CoQ10 soars on anticipated Parkinson’s Disease data

Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is a substance found in the parts of cells where energy is extracted from sugars and fats. Although cells make their own Coenzyme Q10, it has been known for some time that people who consume extra CoQ10 often feel invigorated and more energetic.

Unfortunately, CoQ10 has increased greatly in price recently. One reason for this is the discovery that CoQ10 levels in the body are depleted by the use of certain ‘statin’ drugs, such as Lipitor, which are widely used to lower blood cholesterol levels. As more and more cardiovascular patients use CoQ10, the suppliers are having trouble keeping up with demand, and so the price has been increasing rapidly.

Manufacturers have stepped up CoQ10 production, but it now appears that there will be a new increase in demand because of a spate of research reports involving the use of CoQ10 as a treatment for Parkinson’s Disease. The latest such report revealed plans for a major clinical trial to test the concept.

Link to news report:

New Parkinson's/CoQ10 research could stir up further demand

Link to research report:

Therapeutic role of coenzyme Q(10) in Parkinson's disease.

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LifeLink carries CoQ10 in 30 mg capsules and 90 mg capsules.