Chromium, a trace element
Chromium is a trace element that the body only needs in small amounts. It contributes to the maintenance of normal blood glucose levels and to normal macronutrient metabolism. MitoQ Blood Sugar contains it as chromium picolinate, 500 micrograms per day.
Zinc
Zinc contributes to normal carbohydrate metabolism and to the protection of cells from oxidative stress. Two capsules contain 14 mg zinc as amino acid chelate, 140% of the reference intake.
Cinnamon
The cinnamon extract comes from the bark of cassia cinnamon (Cinnamomum cassia), the cinnamon that has been used in China for thousands of years in cooking and herbal medicine. 200 mg of extract is equivalent to 2400 mg of dried bark. A health claim has been submitted for cinnamon and is still pending.
MitoQ Blood Sugar, mitoquinol mesylate
MitoQ is a revolutionary coenzyme Q10 supplement with patented mitoquinol mesylate as its main ingredient. Mitoquinol mesylate was developed by MitoQ based on years of research and is a shortened and positively charged version of coenzyme Q10. In this product it is combined with chromium, which helps keep blood sugar levels normal and supports normal metabolism, and with zinc, which has an antioxidant effect and contributes to the process of cell renewal. An extract of cinnamon bark has also been added, which helps maintain healthy blood sugar levels*.
What is coenzyme Q10?
Organs and tissues that use a lot of energy, such as the heart, pancreas, liver, kidneys, immune system, nervous system and muscles, have higher levels of coenzyme Q10, even though the substance occurs naturally in all our body cells. Coenzyme Q10 is actually a vitamin-like substance, first discovered by Dr Frederick Crane in 1957. He isolated it from the mitochondria of a beef heart. The letter Q in coenzyme Q10 comes from the English word ubiquitous, which means present everywhere. A fitting name, as Q10 is found virtually everywhere, from our hair to our toenails. Various types of organ meat, such as liver, kidneys and veal sweetbreads, are good sources of Q10. Small amounts of this coenzyme can also be found in wholegrain products, poultry, peanuts, nuts, spinach, broccoli and oily fish.
About mitoquinol mesylate
MitoQ is the brand name for mitoquinol mesylate, the unique and acclaimed ingredient in MitoQ products that has gained worldwide recognition. Mitoquinol mesylate is a shortened and positively charged version of coenzyme Q10, developed by adding a fat-soluble (lipophilic) cation, tetraphenylphosphonium, to the molecular structure of coenzyme Q10. This coupling of CoQ10 with a positively charged ion allows it to cross cell membranes. This special, patented technique thus combines the reduced, active form of coenzyme Q10, called ubiquinol, with the tetraphenylphosphonium group to create an optimally developed product.
Benefits
MitoQ Blood Sugar is optimally developed according to the latest scientific developments. It contains patented mitoquinol mesylate, a revolutionary variant of coenzyme Q10. Chromium contributes to the maintenance of normal blood sugar levels. Zinc supports normal carbohydrate metabolism and has an antioxidant effect. Cinnamon helps maintain healthy blood sugar levels*. MitoQ has been conducting research into CoQ10 for many years in formulating its products. MitoQ Blood Sugar does not need to be taken with food. * Health claim pending authorisation by the European Commission (EFSA).
Minerals for blood sugar levels
MitoQ Blood Sugar contains, among other things, chromium and zinc, both beneficial for normal blood sugar levels. Chromium contributes to the maintenance of normal blood sugar levels and to normal metabolism of carbohydrates, fat and protein. Zinc contributes to normal carbohydrate metabolism, supports the normal metabolism of carbohydrates, fat and protein and also protects cells from oxidative damage.
About MitoQ
MitoQ is a small, passionate team operating worldwide from New Zealand and is involved in the development and distribution of MitoQ. This molecule, patented by the company, has a unique modification, which means it has been optimally developed according to the latest scientific insights and can deliver the most active form of coenzyme Q10. MitoQ, or mitoquinol, was discovered by scientists who were looking for substances that influence the mitochondria. More than ten years, fifty million dollars of research and 200 publications later, this patented supplement is now available to everyone. In addition to the various MitoQ capsule formulations, MitoQ also offers a range of creams.
