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January 30, 2006
How CoQ10 Pumps Up Your Mitochondria for Greater Energy
CoQ10 works like magic on mitochondria. Mitochondria are the structures in your cells that manufacture energy at the cellular level. Virtually every cell in the body has its own energy-producing mitochondria designed to meet the needs of each individual cell. (There are no mitochondria in red blood cells or the lens of the eye.) Most cells contain between 500 and 2,000 mitochondria; the highest concentrations of mitochondria exist in the busiest cells of the body, including the brain, heart, kidneys, and additional hardworking organs.
Energy production at the cellular level begins when the body turns the food we eat into nutrients (glucose, amino acids, and fatty acids) that the mitochondria can use to produce energy. Within the cells, the mitochondria -- through a multi-step process scientists refer to as the Krebs cycle -- manufacture adenosine triphosphate (ATP). ATP is literally the body’s source of energy. ATP is the fuel cells burn to perform their tasks.
To make energy, the mitochondria use plenty of CoQ10, which helps in the chemical reactions required for energy production. This is essential to keep the powerhouses of the cells – the mitochondria —- working efficiently. In effect, the CoQ10 provides a virtual Fountain of Youth for the cells.
When cells run out of CoQ10, the mitochondria simply cannot produce enough energy to meet the body’s demands. When the body is well stocked with CoQ10, it can operate efficiently. When stockpiles of CoQ10 run low, the mitochondria are less efficient and they may produce adenosine diphosphate (ADP), which is a less potent fuel. Over time, running your body on cheap fuel will take its toll, damaging the mitochondria and contributing to a growing sense of fatigue.
When our bodies are young, our mitochondria work tirelessly to produce the abundant energy associated with youth. Over the years, however, our mitochondria age and show signs of wear and tear, just as the rest of the body does. The mitochondria can grow hard and less efficient at producing ATP.
When the mitochondria break down, they produce less energy. If this happens long enough, you experience chronic fatigue. This makes the heart weak and inefficient. This systemic energy crisis can compromise the immune system as a whole, leaving our bodies more vulnerable to attack from bacteria, viruses, and additional pathogens.
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Posted by james at January 30, 2006 9:20 AM