CoQ10 (short for *Coenzyme Q10*) is a natural antioxidant that your body makes and also gets from food and supplements. It’s found in almost every cell and plays a key role in producing energy in the mitochondria
 What it Does

• Helps convert food into usable cellular energy (ATP).

• Protects cells from oxidative stress (antioxidant function).

• Supports heart health, muscle function, and brain health.

Potential Benefits

• *Heart health*: May help with heart failure, angina, high blood pressure, and statin-related muscle pain.

• *Energy & fatigue*: Supports stamina and may reduce fatigue.

• *Neurological support*: Studied for Parkinson’s, migraines, and neurodegenerative disorders.

• *Fertility*: May improve egg and sperm quality.

• *Skin health*: Sometimes used in skincare for anti-aging effects.

Side Effects / Precautions

• Usually well tolerated.

• Possible mild side effects: stomach upset, diarrhea, headache, insomnia.

• Can interact with *blood thinners (warfarin), blood pressure medications, and chemotherapy drugs*.