Q10 Reduces Free Radical Damage from Exercise

Several recent studies have confirmed that coenzyme Enzyme in its most active form that assists with biochemical transport and is considered an active constituent. Q10 is a great nutrient to help you get a better response to exercise. I have long recommended Q10 prior to jogging. These studies confirm that Q10 reduces the amount of free radicals and inflammation generated during exercise.

Q10 plays a vital role in energy production. If you run short, as is typical with aging, the your energy systems can only perform for so long before they shut down. Having an adequate supply of Q10 is like having a tank full of gas. Additionally, Q10 does double duty and acts as a potent fat-soluble antioxidant. When you exercise you need energy and a free radical defense system, so Q10 is an ideally suited nutrient.

The first study involved a strenuous 50 km run done by elite athletes. Some were given 150 mg of Q10 spread out over 2 days prior to the run. Those taking Q10 had significantly less DNA damage induced by free radicals, as well as a reduction in the inflammatory signal TNFa Cytokine involved with systemic inflammation and regulation of immune cells. It is able to induce cell death, and inhibits tumorigenesis and viral replication. When dysfunctional it is associated with a number of disease processes.. The researchers concluded, “Q10 supplementation before strenuous exercise decreases the oxidative stress and modulates the inflammatory signaling, reducing the subsequent muscle damage. “

Another study involved healthy sedentary men who took 100 mg of Q10 per day over an 8 week period while exercising in intense burst of activity. In comparison to controls, the Q10 significantly reduced the free radical damage following the exercise.

Getting a good response to exercise is vital to your fitness. Q10 is a specialty nutrient that is especially used by your muscles. I have previously reported that Q10 turns on gene signals in muscles during exercise that helps to burn fat more efficiently during exercise. Both of these studies used modest amounts of Q10 and still had fantastic results.