Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) – Ubiquinone 200 mg

Description

Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10), also known as ubiquinone, is a naturally occurring substance found in almost every cell of the human body. It belongs to a family of compounds known as quinones and plays an important role in biochemical processes within the mitochondria, the cellular structures often referred to as the body's "energy centres".

CoQ10 exists in two main forms: ubiquinone, its oxidised form, and ubiquinol, its reduced form. These two forms participate in a natural conversion process within the body.

CoQ10 is naturally present in various tissues and is also obtained in small amounts through the diet, particularly from meat, fish, organ meats, nuts and certain vegetable oils. The body is also capable of producing it naturally.

Santé Sauvage Formula Features

Our formula combines carefully selected ingredients:

• 200 mg of Coenzyme Q10 (ubiquinone) per serving.

• Contains ascorbyl palmitate, a fat-soluble derivative of vitamin C.

• Vegan formulation.

• Gluten-free.

• Soy-free.

• Non-GMO.

Origin and Manufacturing

The Coenzyme Q10 used in this formula is obtained through a fermentation process involving the bacterium Rhodobacter sphaeroides, according to the manufacturer's specifications.

This production method provides ubiquinone for use in food supplement formulations.

Ubiquinone and Ubiquinol: What's the Difference?

CoQ10 naturally exists in two complementary forms:

• Ubiquinone: The oxidised form of Coenzyme Q10.

• Ubiquinol: The reduced form of Coenzyme Q10.

These two forms can convert into one another within the body and are part of the same biochemical system.

Scientific Background

Coenzyme Q10 has been the subject of extensive scientific research since its identification in the mid-twentieth century. Its role in the mitochondrial electron transport chain represents an important aspect of modern biochemistry.

In 1978, Peter Mitchell received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his work on the chemiosmotic theory, which contributed to a deeper understanding of the mechanisms involved in cellular energy production.