Image 1 The concentration of coenzyme Q10 in human organs changes with age

Coenzyme Q10 is the only coenzyme Q substance in the human body. As an electron transport carrier, it mainly participates in mitochondrial energy metabolism and antioxidant function, and is one of the most popular health foods. Its main physiological functions include: ● Protect the heart, treat heart failure, prevent/treat cardiovascular disease ● Promote energy conversion, enhance energy, and resist fatigue Cellular antioxidant, free radical scavenging, and anti-aging effects Enhance the immune system and assist in the treatment of tumors

Oxidized coenzyme Q10 (ubiquinone) and reduced coenzyme Q10 (ubiquinol) are the two main forms of coenzyme Q10. Oxidized Coenzyme Q10, Ubiquinone Ubiquinone (UQ), is a traditional coenzyme Q10, also known as ordinary coenzyme Q10. Its chemical name is Ubiquinone Ubiquinone, which is a naturally occurring lipid soluble quinone compound with a structure similar to vitamin K, vitamin E, and plastoquinone. Reduced Coenzyme Q10, Ubiquinol (QH), also known as "active Coenzyme Q10".

Comparison between the two: 1. Oxidative Q10 has a stable structure and is the mainstream form in the market QH is the active structure in the body (accounting for over 98% in plasma), while Q10 needs to be converted into QH to exert its efficacy The absorption rate of QH is 3-7 times that of Q10 4. The cost of QH is higher

For young people, supplementing with ubiquinone can basically meet their physical needs. Young people have more vigorous physical functions and have a stronger ability to absorb and convert ubiquinone. Even if there may be some minor absorption issues, they can be resolved by repeatedly supplementing with low doses. Because multiple low-dose supplements can give the body more time to absorb and utilize ubiquinone, thereby exerting the effect of coenzyme Q10 in the body. Young people choose ubiquinone form of coenzyme Q10 in their daily health care, which can not only meet the basic needs of the body for coenzyme Q10, but also maintain physical health to a certain extent. It is an economical and effective choice. But there are indeed some people who are more suitable for supplementing panthenol than ubiquinone:

1. People aged 50 and above As age increases, the body's ability to convert ubiquinone Q10 into panthenol QH weakens. At this point, for older adults, taking panthenol QH directly will provide more direct benefits. Therefore, older adults have a lower utilization rate of ubiquinone, and it is necessary to supplement with panthenol. 2 people with neurodegenerative diseases In neurodegenerative diseases, plasma coenzyme Q10 levels>3.5 mg/mL are considered necessary for therapeutic effects, while supplementing with ubiquinone cannot achieve this concentration for individuals with average levels. Therefore, people with neurodegenerative diseases are suitable for supplementing with panthenol.