What Are the Health Benefits of Taking 60mg of CoQ10?

Coenzyme Q10 is primarily used to treat and prevent heart disease and to treat gum disease. However, there are other uses for this powerful antioxidant. It may also rejuvenate brain cells so may help with Parkinson's disease and Alzheimer's. Researchers are currently looking into its uses in breast cancer treatment. General recommendations are 30mg a day for prevention purposes, but taking 60mg or more a day is often advised for anyone at high risk of heart disease or stroke. Higher doses may also be beneficial for certain cancer patients.

Heart Disease

• Heart disease is often linked to a CoQ10 deficiency and studies have shown between 50 to 75 percent of all heart attack patients are CoQ10 deficient. Taking 60mg or more a day can reduce heart attack risk. Statin drugs, often used to lower cholesterol levels, inhibit the body's ability to synthesize CoQ10 so anyone taking these type of drugs should supplement with at least 60mg of coenzyme Q10 daily.

Gum Disease

• CoQ10 promotes healthy gums.

  CoQ10 is an effective treatment for gum disease and can be found in some toothpastes and mouthwashes. Studies have shown those with gum disease have low levels of CoQ10 in the gums. Taking 60mg of CoQ10 daily will correct any deficiencies and help ease the inflammation associated with gum disease as it is a powerful antioxidant.

Brain-Related Disorders

• CoQ10 has been shown to slow down, and in some cases even reverse, some common age-related brain disorders due to its ability to accelerate the regeneration of mitochondria and its ability to act against free radicals. Taking 60mg can slow down the onset of Alzheimer's and may be useful in combating Parkinson's Disease.

Breast Cancer

• When taken along with other antioxidants, such as vitamin E and selenium, studies in Denmark showed taking 60mg daily of CoQ10 may help reduce the incidence of breast cancer and in some cases even reverse tumors. Anyone with cancer or undergoing chemotherapy should check with their physician before taking CoQ10. Certain chemotherapy drugs may not be compatible.

Anti-Aging

• CoQ10 is currently being researched as an anti-aging nutrient along with other antioxidants. Taking 60mg a day along with other vitamins, such as vitamin E, may keep the body younger due to its ability to regenerate cells. Like many other substances produced by the body, levels of CoQ10 decline with age. Mounting evidence suggests a deficiency of CoQ10 is linked to age-related mitochondrial disorders.