Nature Made CoQ10-Review
Product Claims of Nature Made CoQ10
One of the supplements available on the market that contains coenzyme Q10 is Nature Made CoQ10. Nature Made CoQ10 promises to improve heart function and enhance cell energy metabolism. It is especially recommended to replenish levels of coenzyme Q10 in people who are taking cholesterol lowering drugs like statins, because statins have been found to reduce levels of naturally occurring coenzyme Q10 in the body. This review takes a look at this product and determines how effective it is and if it matches up to all the claims it makes.
Ingredients
There is only one active ingredient in the supplement which is coenzyme Q10 (abbreviated coQ10). Coenzyme Q10 is a very important molecule in the body because it supports the set of chemical reactions that produce energy in the cell. These reactions are called cellular respiration and coenzyme Q10 features in the third phase of this process, called oxidative phosphorylation. It's job is to hand electrons from one protein to another in the membrane of the mitochondria (the powerhouse of the cell). Without this function, the cells would not be able to produce the amounts of energy needed to stay alive. By taking in extra coenzyme Q10, a person enhances their ability to produce energy in their cells, which improves their overall energy production in the body.
Coenzyme Q10 is also a strong antioxidant. This is because of its electron stealing abilities. Coenzyme Q10 along with other antioxidants steals the electrons from free radicals, toxic chemicals that build up as a result of normal cellular metabolism, to prevent them from causing damage. Without coenzyme Q10, they would damage cell membranes and DNA which would lead to tissue injury and inflammation. Inflammation is one of the factors which contribute to the development of cardiovascular disease so coenzyme Q10 helps to protect the heart in this way.
Dosage Instructions
One capsule of Nature Made CoQ10 can be taken every day with a meal. Each capsule contains 400 mg of coenzyme Q10. This is quite a high dose of coenzyme Q10 and it may cause problems because it is administered in one single dose. Scientific literature suggests that large doses of coenzyme Q10 should be broken up into smaller doses during the day to avoid adverse effects.
Cost and Guarantee
The cost of each package of Nature Made CoQ10, which contains 40 capsules, is $27.59 when purchased online. This price does not include shipping and taxes. It also appears that the manufacturer does not offer any specific discounts for ordering the product in bulk or for subscribing for a regular order.
The manufacturer mentions that they have a money back guarantee, but they give no specific details about it, rather suggesting that customers contact them directly. Customers should be warned that these guarantees normally have a period of validity so they should contact this manufacturer as soon as possible.
Summary Of Our Nature Made CoQ10 Review
The cost of the supplement is quite reasonable and the claims that the manufacturer makes about the effects of the ingredients can be backed up by scientific literature. We find the dosage instructions to be a bit unusual, as they go against some of the safety guidelines for taking coenzyme Q10 supplements. The fact that the manufacturer does not provide information about their guarantee is also quite worrying, because there is a high chance that customers will lose out because of technical loopholes that they were not informed of.
