PQQ & CoQ10 - PureQQ®

High Absorption CoQ10 with PureQQ® by Doctor's Best

This unique Doctor's Best product combines Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) and Pyrroloquinoline quinone (PQQ) from PureQQ® . Coenzyme Q10, or ubiquinone, is a fat-soluble, vitamin-like substance found in all cells of the human body. Pyrroloquinoline Quinone (PQQ) is a coenzyme, an organic nutrient endogenously occurring in the body. PQQ, also known as methoxatin, is a compound related to the B vitamins.

Benefits:

• Widely effective and high bioavailability with BioPerine®
• Bio-active coenzymes with patented PureQQ®
• Naturally fermented; pharmaceutical quality
• Synergistic effect with R-alpha lipoic acid, acetyl-L-carnitine and shilajit
• Black Pepper supports the respiratory and nervous systems*
• Black pepper, an antioxidant, plays a role in blood circulation and neutralization of toxins*
• Does not contain gluten or soy; GMO-free
• Suitable for vegans and vegetarians

Strong synergy between CoQ10 and PQQ

As substances CoQ10 and PQQ belong to the same family; together have a very strong synergistic effect. Coenzyme Q10 added to Bioperine© is highly absorbable and has a high bioavailability, up to 30% more. CoQ10, or ubiquinone, is converted into ubiquinol within the body. The name ubiquinon comes from the Latin word ubique, meaning 'everywhere' (ubiquitous). The human body itself partly produces coenzyme Q10 and acquires it from either food or supplementation. The body's own production of Q10 decreases as we age, however. Furthermore, sometimes the body cannot synthesize enough coenzyme Q10 to cover the body's needs. Coenzyme Q10 is therefore sometimes considered as a semi-essential nutrient. Elderly persons and (active) athletes often choose a coenzyme Q10 supplement.

PQQ: a new organic nutrient on the European market since 2019

Coenzyme pyrroloquinoline quinone (PQQ) is an organic nutrient that has only been available in Europe since 2019. PQQ has tested positively by the EFSA as a raw material for supplements. PureQQ® has GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) status and is safe to use. PQQ, also known as methoxatin, is a compound related to the B vitamins. It is found, among other places, in breast milk, and to a lesser extent in fermented products, spinach, parsley and green tea.

Beneficial bacteria as source of origin

PQQ derives from various types of soil-dwelling bacteria. Vegetable food in particular contains a small amount of PQQ. It can be easily absorbed by the body. Our gut flora may also produce a very small amount of PQQ. Like CoQ10 and ubiquinol, PQQ is a bioactive coenzyme and plays a role inside the mitochondria, the place where energy (ATP) is produced. PQQ is a relatively new but promising raw material for supplements. In upcoming years, as knowledge about PQQ will continue to increase, so will the various application areas.

History

Coenzyme Q10, Q10 for short and also known as CoQ10 or ubiquinone-10, was discovered in 1957 by Professor Fred L. Crane and colleagues at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Shortly after, the chemical structure was established by Professor Karl Folkers and associates at Merck. It was not until the 1980s that research on CoQ10 got off to a proper start. The main occasion for this was the fact that Japanese pharmacists had started producing this substance commercially. CoQ10 currently is the subject of over 3000 studies, which show a wide range of application areas.

About Doctor's Best

Doctor's Best was founded by a physician in 1990 because of his interest in the scientific basis of wholesome nutrition. The company produces over 200 high-quality nutritional supplements. All products are made from branded raw materials and are carefully tested during every step of the production process, from raw material to finished product. Production takes place on the strict basis of Current Good Manufacturing Practice Guidelines (cGMP). Doctor's Best works with nutrition scientists worldwide to find new, tested ingredients. This results in high-quality end products, developed according to the latest scientific insights.

Standardized brand products

In its products Doctor's Best almost exclusively uses proprietary and standardized brand materials of official trademarks that have been extensively researched. The authenticity of these ingredients is guaranteed in all products. Doctor's Best never uses alternatives. This results in a qualitatively superior line of supplements with very high bioavailability.

* = Health claim pending European Commission approval