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Coenzyme Q10 (COQ10), also known as Ubiquinone, may not be in the headlines in the manner of other nutrients, but it is important for overall health, especially for its important role in energy production within cells.

“Its popularity is constantly climbing,” says David Risik, MDAn interventional cardiologist located in Scotsdale, Arizona. “It has gone from being a relatively unclear complement, which is mainly known for healthcare physicians, to complement a mainstream that many people recognize and use regularly.”

Here, we covers what CoQ10 does, how much you need, and how it can have a positive effect on some top health concerns.