CO Enzyme Q10 Uses

CoQ10 is an enzyme naturally produced in the body that is essential for basic cell function, according to experts at Mayo Clinic. The enzyme acts as a protective antioxidant for cells and is used to generate energy for cell growth and maintenance. Studies indicate that CoQ10 tends to decrease with age, so supplementing the body's supply may have a variety of health benefits. CoQ10 may be used to reduce inflammation, help with cardiac protection and cancer prevention, notes WebMD.

Inflammation Reduction

• Steaks and other red meats can deliver a high dose of CoQ10 at any meal.

  Increasing your body's intake of CoQ10 can help reduce overall inflammation in the body, according to Dr. Al Sears at Healthier Talk. A variety of health problems are attributed to cell inflammation. Preliminary studies indicate that CoQ10 acts as a protective antioxidant, neutralizing the effects of free radicals on the cells and reducing inflammation. High amounts of the enzyme can be found in organ meats like kidney, heart and liver.

Cardiac Protection

• CoQ10 may also provide protection, for the heart, from prescription drugs that may be damaging.

  Adding a CoQ10 dietary supplement to your diet may help provide cardiac protection by lowering blood pressure, protecting the heart muscle itself and speeding the body's recovery after exertion or strenuous exercise, according to WebMd. While the enzyme has been approved for use in Japan in cases of heart failure, it's still considered controversial in the US. Dr. Sears maintains that CoQ10 can even reverse heart disease.

Cancer Prevention

• Increase your intake of CoQ10 by adding common peanuts to your diet.

  Dr. Sears also indicates that CoQ10 may put some cancers into remission. Studies showed an improvement in breast cancer cases by increasing the CoQ10 enzyme levels in patients. For individuals who want to add CoQ10 to their diet without using dietary supplements, high levels of the enzyme can also be found in sardines, soy oil, mackerel and peanuts.