Energy Supply

The supply of energy within the body is important at two levels. At the most fundamental level, every cell within the body requires a constant supply of energy to survive and function normally- without this constant energy supply, the cells die. At the second level, different tissues within the body may have particular energy requirements to function optimally- a good example is muscle tissue, which has an extremely high energy requirement during physical exertion. Without an adequate energy supply in such circumstances, individuals may feel tired and lacking motivation to undertake physical exercise, or even carry out daily tasks.

Naturally Occurring

 

Coenzyme Q10 is a naturally occurring vitamin-like substance that plays a vital role in supplying energy to all cells within the body.
Coenzyme Q10 is an essential cofactor of enzymes that convert sugars and fats into energy, within specialised sub-cellular organelles called
mitochondria. Coenzyme Q10 is also important as a powerful antioxidant, helping to protect cells from the damaging effects of free radicals
produced within the body. Coenzyme Q10 helps to maintain a healthy heart, muscles and immune system, all of which have a high energy
requirement, as well as a high antioxidant requirement.

 

Q10 Depletion

 

As people age, the body becomes less able to maintain adequate Q10 levels from normal dietary sources. This becomes increasingly
significant from the age of 35 onwards. In addition, coenzyme Q10 levels are depleted by lifestyle factors such as alcohol consumption and
smoking, by physical exercise or illness, and in individuals taking statin type cholesterol lowering drugs. Lack of coenzyme Q10 is associated
with tiredness and muscle weakness.

Now in two forms

 

Coenzyme Q10 occurs in two forms; oxidised (ubiquinone) and reduced (ubiquinol). The normal functioning of Q10 requires the inter-conversion
of these forms within the body. Until recently, coenzyme Q10 supplements were only available in the oxidised form, as ubiquinone.

Most people are able to absorb supplemental Q10 in this form adequately. However, certain categories of people may be less able to absorb

this form of Q10. These include the elderly, as well as people with liver disease, pancreatic disease, digestive disorders such as IBS, and

following digestive tract surgery. For such categories of people, Q10 is more easily absorbed in the reduced (ubiquinol) form, as BioActive Q10.

 

Pioneers

 

In 1990, Pharma Nord was the first company to introduce coenzyme Q10 (in conventional oxidised form) into the European market.
Now Pharma Nord are about to launch a new product, BioActive Q10, containing the reduced ubiquinol form of coenzyme Q10 produced by

the Kaneka Corporation of Japan, the world’s leading supplier of coenzyme Q10. Ubiquinol is extremely sensitive to the effects of air and light.

BioActive Q10 contains ubiquinol in a stabilised form, using specially developed light-proof and air-proof packaging to prevent oxidation via a

patented process unique to Pharma Nord. Pharma Nord is therefore able to guarantee the stability of this product during the whole of the

product shelf life.

 

Standards and guarantees

 

As with all Pharma Nord products, BioActive Q10 is produced to pharmaceutical standards, a guarantee of product quality, safety and efficacy.

The production of Pharma Nord Q10 products are also guaranteed to be nanotechnology-free.

 

Coenzyme Q10 is generally well-tolerated with no significant adverse effects reported in long term use. There are no known toxic effects,

and coenzyme Q10 cannot be overdosed. The generally recommended intake of supplemental coenzyme Q10 is in the range 30-400mg

per day, preferably taken in split doses.