コエンザイムQ10

Coenzyme Q10 is a compound with the appearance of a yellow or light yellow crystalline powder. It is easily soluble in chloroform, ベンゼン, 四塩化炭素, soluble in acetone, エーテル, slightly soluble in ethanol, insoluble in water, メタノール.

Its molecule contains a side chain composed of multiple isoprene units linked to the parent nucleus of the p-benzoquinone. The length of this side chain varies depending on the origin of the ubiquinone and generally contains n=6-10 isoprene units.

For mammals, n=10, hence the name coenzyme Q10.it is found in relatively high levels in foods such as organs (heart, liver, 腎臓), beef, soybean oil, sardines, mackerel, and peanuts.

Coenzyme Q10 is a dietary supplement in many forms, such as injections, tablets, powders, 等. Coenzyme Q10 supplements can help treat Parkinson's disease, heart disease, diabetes, and cancer.

Coenzyme Q10 is also known to improve brain function and help get a better night's sleep. It is vital for the creation of energy in the cells. It is a vitamin-like substance that the body cannot produce on its own, so it must obtain it through diet or supplementation.

It has many applications, including cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, cancer, and neurodegenerative diseases, and it works as a powerful antioxidant and free radical scavenger.