Question

What does the Q in CoQ10 stand for?

Answer 1

CoQ10:

1. Q stands for quinone in CoQ10 or Coenzyme Q10.
2. It is also known as CoQ10, Q10, vitamin Q10, or ubiquinone.
3. Coenzyme Q is an important component in the oxidative phosphorylation process in mitochondria.
4. It's a process of conversion of the energy in carbohydrates and fatty acids into ATP to drive cellular machinery and synthesis.
5. Quinones are small electron transfer molecules that undergo aerobic metabolism, that play an important role in oxidative stress.
6. Quinones have a diverse role in medicine, including anti-cancer agents and anti-aging and arteriosclerosis.