DESCRIPTION Coenzyme Q-10 with Lipoic Acid, provided by
Douglas Laboratories, supplies 60 mg of Coenzyme
Q-10, along with 50 mg of Alpha-Lipoic acid,
carefully blended in a base of red wine
proanthocyanidins.
FUNCTIONS Alpha-lipoic acid is a nutritional coenzyme that
participates in the energy metabolism of proteins,
carbohydrates and fats, with a particular role in blood
glucose disposal. It is also able to scavenge a number
of free radicals.
Alpha-lipoic acid is unique among biological
antioxidants, because it is soluble in both water and
lipids. This allows it to neutralize free radicals just
about everywhere in the body, inside and outside the
cells. Due to its unique sulfur-containing structure,
alpha-lipoic acid can scavenge several types of free
radicals, such as the highly reactive hydroxyl, and
singlet oxygen free radicals. It is also capable of
suppressing the generation of free radicals in the first
place, since alpha-lipoic acid chelates transition
metals, such as iron and copper. Because alphalipoic
acid is involved in so many different
antioxidant functions in virtually all body tissues, it
has been called the universal antioxidant.
Besides being a universal free radical scavenger,
alpha-lipoic acid can also recharge other antioxidant
systems throughout the body. As mentioned earlier,
it can extend the activity of vitamins C and E. In
addition, alpha-lipoic acid can also regenerate
glutathione.
Coenzyme Q-10 (or ubiquinone) is an important ratelimiting
nutrient that is a cofactor in the
mitochondrial electron transport chain, the
biochemical pathway in cellular respiration from
which adenosine triphosphate (ATP) and metabolic
energy is derived. Since nearly all cellular activities
are dependent upon energy, coenzyme Q-10 is
essential for the health of all human tissues and
organs.
Coenzyme Q-10 is a naturally-occurring antioxidant
nutrient which retards free radical formation in
biological systems. Coenzyme Q-10 resembles
vitamin E and vitamin K in chemical structure.
Biochemically, it functions much like vitamin E in
that it participates in antioxidant and free radical
reactions.
INDICATIONS Coenzyme Q-10 with Lipoic Acid may be a useful
dietary supplement for individuals wishing to
supplement their diet with a more complete antioxidant
defense.
FORMULA (#7362) Serving Size 1 Capsule - Servings per Container 30
1 Capsule Contains:
