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One of my readers who asked what is coenzyme Q10 which I highlighted in my newsletter on 2015-05-01? Then, I warn her,” You may better note the benefits rather than digging into those difficult scientific findings.” But my lovely dear reader refused! She is so smart and love to be more knowledgeable!

Coenzyme Q10 also known as ubiquinone (CoQ₁₀), is a new comer in the skin care industry and was first discovered by ingredient giant, Beiersdorf, Germany in 2011 for skin-rejuvenating and wrinkle-reducing functions. Its chemical structure is:

Don’t panic, CoQ₁₀ is a small molecule that we can produce ourselves naturally. CoQ₁₀ can be found in all organs, including skin; be specific, can be found in cell membranes of mitochondria. Mitochondria are very important; they are the “powerhouse” of our cells and control the cell growth and cell death!

Why CoQ₁₀ exists in the cell membrane of mitochondria and what is its function?

CoQ₁₀ is a fat-soluble and tiny “mobile” molecule; it has an unique ability due to its three interchangeable states

– electron donor and electron acceptor. Electron is transferred to and from these 3 states. Therefore little CoQ10 become an electron transfer chain for generating power, and this cellular power for human cell is called adenosine triphosphate (ATP). On the way of transforming food to ATP, we need trillions and trillions of CoQ₁₀.  In our body, no other molecule like CoQ₁₀ can perform similar function!

How CoQ10 can work as an antioxidant?

I need to explain what are free radicals? Our human cell is composed of many different cells. Cells are composed of many different molecules.  Each molecule consists of one or more atoms.  Each atom consists of nucleus, neutrons, protons and electrons.  A molecule will be in “stable” status if no. of nucleus, neutrons, protons and electrons are in balance.  However, human cells have many chemical reactions during respiration and metabolism leaving the molecules with an unpaired electron. Scientists called it is an oxidation reaction and unpaired electron molecules are free radicals.  Free radicals are very “unstable” and trying to capture electron to gain stability.  They attacks the nearest molecules, “stealing” electrons and damaging our cells.

Magically, CoQ₁₀ naturally is the most generous donor and acceptor of electrons.  CoQ₁₀ works naturally as an anti-oxidant; protects our cells from damages and neutralizes free radicals in the environment.

Aging Problem

Under perfect condition, our body can produce as much CoQ₁₀ as we need.  However, scientists found the level of CoQ₁₀ in the body declines with age.

Please give scientists a big hand! They discovered CoQ_10. Commercial CoQ₁₀ is manufactured in both natural and synthetic forms (a yeast fermentation extraction and partial synthesis from CoQ₉).

Over thirty, our ability to produce CoQ₁₀ is reduced.  Our skin will appear the effects of ages, fine line, wrinkles …. loose… tired…  Our skin needs CoQ₁₀ little helpers! Unlock the secret of CoQ₁₀ in GLAMOUR AGELESS.