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In the realm of health and wellness, the spotlight often falls on various vitamins and minerals, but one lesser-known yet crucial compound deserves attention – Coenzyme Q10, also known as ubiquinone (because of its ubiquitous presence in organisms). It's chemical name is 2,3-dimethoxy-5-methyl-6-multiprenyl-1,4-benzoquinone (did you try to pronounce that? We hope so). This naturally occurring antioxidant is present in every cell of the human body, playing a vital role in energy production, antioxidant defense, and overall cellular health. Forms of CoQ10 SupplementsSupplemental CoQ10 comes in various forms however the two primary forms available in the market are ubiquinone and ubiquinol.Ubiquinone:...

We've recently launched our mitochondrial support supplement which contains a compound known as Pyrroloquinoline quinone, otherwise known as PQQ. In this post we wanted to dive into what this compound is and its functions. PQQ is a small molecule that is found in plants, bacteria, and some animal tissues. It has a chemical structure similar to that of vitamins and is classified as a redox cofactor, which means that it can participate in chemical reactions that involve the transfer of electrons. PQQ has gained attention in recent years due to its potential health benefits, including its ability to act as an...

Mitochondria are membranous, slightly elongated structures contained within the cytoplasm of almost all eukaryotic cells. Using aerobic respiration, they take oxygen and the compounds in our food to make energy (in the form adenosine triphosphate, known as 'ATP'). Each cell contains the appropriate amount of mitochondria relative to its energy use. That means organs such as the heart contain a lot of mitchondria, infact each cell of your heart contains around 5000 mitochondria. When we lose mitochondria or they begin to malfunction, it can increase our risk of 'dis-ease'. It is thought that mitochondria were originally independent bacterial entities which at...