a nutrient that the body needs in small amounts to function and stay healthy. coenzyme q10 helps mitochondria (small structures in the cell) make energy. it is an antioxidant that helps prevent cell damage caused by free radicals (highly reactive chemicals). coenzyme q10 is fat-soluble (can dissolve in fats and oils) and is found in fatty fish, beef, soybeans, peanuts, and spinach. it is being studied in the prevention and treatment of some types of cancer and heart disease and in the relief of side effects caused by some cancer treatments. also called coq10, q10, ubiquinone, and vitamin q10.
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From coenzyme Q + 10
出典:Wikipedia
出典:『Wikipedia』 (2011/07/03 16:02 UTC 版)
Coenzyme Q10, also known as ubiquinone, ubidecarenone, coenzyme Q, and abbreviated at times to CoQ10 /ˌkoʊ ˌkjuː ˈtɛn/, CoQ, Q10, or Q, is a 1,4-benzoquinone, where Q refers to the quinone chemical group, and 10 refers to the number of isoprenyl chemical subunits in its tail.