What coenzyme Q10 is
Coenzyme Q10 is a vitamin-like substance found in virtually every cell of the body, most of all in organs that use a lot of energy, such as the heart, liver and kidneys. Dr Frederick Crane isolated the substance in 1957 from the mitochondria of a beef heart. The Q comes from the English word ubiquitous: present everywhere.
What makes MitoQ different
In mitoquinol mesylate, a positively charged, fat-soluble group is attached to the Q10 molecule: tetraphenylphosphonium. The inside of a mitochondrion is negatively charged. The idea behind MitoQ is that this makes the molecule end up in the mitochondria, so that 10 mg per day is enough instead of the 100 mg or more that is usual with ordinary Q10.
From bacterium to power plant
Mitochondria were once free-living bacteria that settled inside other cells billions of years ago. They still have two membranes and their own DNA. In our cells they supply most of the energy, which makes them a logical subject for research into Q10.
MitoQ, mitoquinol mesylate
MitoQ is a revolutionary CoQ10 supplement developed according to the latest scientific insights. Each dose contains 10 mg of patented mitoquinol mesylate. Developed by MitoQ based on years of research, mitoquinol mesylate is a shortened and positively charged version of coenzyme Q10. Its unique properties allow the MitoQ dose to be reduced to one tenth.
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.
Benefits
MitoQ mitoquinol mesylate is optimally developed according to the latest scientific developments. It contains patented mitoquinol mesylate, a revolutionary variant of coenzyme Q10. MitoQ has been conducting research on CoQ10 for many years in formulating its products. The unique properties of the product allow the dose to be reduced to one tenth. MitoQ mitoquinol mesylate does not need to be taken with food.
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 CoQ10, developed by adding a fat-soluble (lipophilic) cation, tetraphenylphosphonium, to the molecular structure of CoQ10. 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 CoQ10, called ubiquinol, with the tetraphenylphosphonium group to create an optimally developed product.
The evolution of mitochondria
Although mitochondria are now an integral part of our cells, we can safely assume that they began as primitive bacteria. During our evolution, they gradually formed a symbiotic bond with our body cells; a bond that still holds today. Like true powerhouses, they supply cells with energy and influence aspects of how cells function. This is probably why mitochondria have been essential to the evolution and development of more complex life forms on Earth. Mitochondria are therefore quite unusual and highly fascinating organelles. Did you know, for example, that they have two membranes and also their own genome? And did you also know that mitochondria function on the basis of quantum mechanical principles, produce their own water (metabolic water) and even emit faint infrared light (biophotons)?
About MitoQ
MitoQ is based in New Zealand and is dedicated to the development and introduction of MitoQ, a molecule they have patented and have been researching for more than ten years. The secret and success of MitoQ lie in a unique adaptation and optimal development based on the latest scientific insights. It is the first molecule in the world with this adaptation, which is aimed at delivering the most active form of coenzyme Q10. MitoQ, also known as mitoquinol, was discovered by scientists searching for substances that influence the mitochondria. The product is patented and can therefore only be obtained through MitoQ Limited. MitoQ is a small, passionate team operating worldwide from New Zealand. In addition to the various MitoQ capsule formulations, MitoQ has also developed a range of creams.
