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# CoQ10 prevents many diseases
- URL: https://www.foodconsumer.org/coq10_081120120232/
- Published: 2012-08-11T15:31:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-22T16:05:03.000Z
- Description: CoQ10 is often used to treat or prevent conditions from heart failure and diabetes to Parkinson's disease, and more recently as a weight loss or antiaging supplement. The piece says it boosts metabolism, with any weight effect largest in people who are deficient, alongside diet and exercise.
- Author: Food Consumer
- Tags: Vitamins, Nutrition, #vivvo-import

CoQ10 is used often to treat or prevent congestive heart failure, heart attack, diabetes mellitus, Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, cancer, weakened immunity and high blood pressure or hypertension. But recently it is also used as a weight loss supplement or antiaging measure.

Because CoQ10 boosts metabolism and promotes energy production, people with high levels of CoQ10 are more likely to burn food chemicals to make cellular energy, which tends to help people prevent gain weight or help wieght loss. 

The weight loss effect is particularly significant in those who have CoQ10 deficiency. in this case, Q10 supplements may be taken to help lose wieght. To make it more effective, a healthy diet and exercise programs should be used together with CoQ10 supplements.

Coenzyme Q10 or commonly known as CoQ10 is a naturally occuring biochemical found in foods in foods like fish and meats or plant-based foods like nuts, cauliflower, broccoli, or CoQ10 supplements.