Max-Q10™ - CoEnzyme Q10 200 mg

MAX-Q10™ is formulated with 100% Kaneka Q10™ trans-form CoQ10 for maximum absorbability and effectiveness. Kaneka Q10™ is bio-identical to the CoQ10 produced naturally within the body and is the purest, most natural and most extensively researched form of CoQ10 available.

Product Highlights

• Formulated with 100% Kaneka Q10™ trans-form CoQ10 , the purest, most natural and most absorbable CoQ10 available, which is bio-identical to the CoQ10 produced naturally within the body

• Available in both capsules and orange-flavored chewable tablets

• A potent antioxidant that helps prevent oxidative damage that can result from incomplete energy metabolism

• Boosts overall energy levels by helping to restore normal cellular energy production, plays an important role in maintaining cardiovascular health, revitalizes the aging brain and may slow cognitive decline

• An ideal supplement if you take a statin drug such as Lipitor or Zocor, as statin drugs have been shown to reduce CoQ10 levels

• Made in the USA in an FDA inspected facility to meet the stringent standards of US Pharmacopeia (USP) for quality, purity, potency and disintegration

Product Overview

After the age of 30, natural levels of CoQ10 begin to diminish. By the age of 80, your CoQ10 levels may be lower than they were at birth. Further loss may come from stress, illness and medications such as statin drugs, oral hypoglycemic drugs and beta-blockers. Many doctors fail to inform you of these facts. Many alternative practitioners, however, believe that given CoQ10’s potential for protection and its good safety record, most older people would be wise to take CoQ10 supplements.

Every cell and system is distressed by an energy shortage due to insufficient CoQ10. In particular, deficits of CoQ10 are associated with a higher risk of certain diseases and disorders, including:

Congestive heart failure	Cancer
Heart attacks	Chronic inflammation
Angina (chest pain)	Fatigue and low energy
High blood pressure	Migraines
Age-related cognitive decline	Lowered immunity
Alzheimer's disease	Infertility
Parkinson's disease	Periodontal disease

Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10), also known as ubiquinone, is a cellular energy booster and powerful antioxidant, first identified in 1957 and widely used in Japan for the treatment of cardiovascular disease. It is a powerful, fat-soluble vitamin-like substance synthesized in the membranes of cells. It is found primarily in mitochondria, the cell’s center of energy production, and is an essential part of the energy-producing process known as the electron transport chain. It acts as kind of a spark plug, assisting in the generation of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) the body’s basic energy currency.

Without adequate CoQ10, cells cannot make the energy they need to sustain life. Eventually, your whole body suffers the malaise of low-energy production. Research has shown that because CoQ10 is an essential component of every cell, supplemental CoQ10 has a wide range of potential uses — from helping a failing heart work better to slowing cognitive decline.

CoQ10 is most highly concentrated in heart muscles because of high energy needs there. Research suggests that CoQ10 may be beneficial for improving many aspects of cardiovascular health. Given CoQ10’s essential role in heart health, it’s alarming to realize that the most widely-prescribed cholesterol-lowering drugs, statins such as Zocor and Lipitor, can severely deplete CoQ10.

CoQ10 can energize brain cells, research shows. The brain is especially compromised by a deficit of CoQ10. Reduced levels of CoQ10 (and ATP) can cause aging brains to become more sluggish. Memory and other mental abilities decline, and the brain may become more vulnerable to age-related neurodegenerative diseases. Replenishing CoQ10 rejuvenates brain functions and may even reverse brain degeneration, studies show.

What Makes Stop Aging Now's Max-Q10™ Superior to Other CoQ10 Products?

• Max-Q10 is made with the highly bioavailable Kaneka Q10™ trans-form CoQ10. KanekaQ10 is bio-identical to that produced naturally within the body. The natural trans-form variety of CoQ10 that we use is more readily absorbed than synthetic varieties. Kaneka Q10™ is the most thoroughly researched and trusted CoQ10 in the world.
  

• Max-Q10 is the purest and most natural CoQ10 available. Max-Q10 is made with the only yeast-fermented, all natural form of CoQ10 available, Kaneka Q10, which lacks the impurities found in synthetically produced products. Not all CoQ10 is the same! Many supplements contain the cheaper, synthetic CoQ10, which is often derived from tobacco leaves and proven to be much less effective.

• Max-Q10 is available in both capsules and orange-flavored chewable tablets!

General CoQ10 Dosage Guidelines

CoQ10 is widely researched and very well tolerated. While there is no established ideal dose for CoQ10, studies have used doses of CoQ10 ranging from 30 mg to 1,200 mg. We recommend doses ranging from 30 mg to 600 mg daily for adults. The general guideline is 1 mg per pound of body weight. So if you weigh 150 lbs., you should take 150 mg. But this is a general guideline. Most people take 100 to 200 mg daily. Statin drug users may want to take higher dosages (in the range of 200 to 600 mg daily), as statins have been shown to deplete CoQ10 levels.

Please remember that health conditions can be both serious and complex, and it is thus very important that any supplement use be discussed with your doctor. Also, do not hesitate to contact our Certified Nutrition Experts for additional recommendations.

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The Supplements That Science Created

Since our founding in 1995, our philosophy has been centered around a "show us the proof" approach. Every single active ingredient contained in our formulas is backed by strong clinical evidence supporting its anti-aging properties and total body wellness attributes. More importantly, we use the exact doses and exact brands used in the research studies. Read about the research behind the formula to see exactly why we have carefully selected each ingredient. At Stop Aging Now, our research team reviews over 2,000 clinical studies per year, and our writers report on over 500 of them. These reports can be found in our News & Research section. No other company stays on top of the latest science as thoroughly as we do. You are guaranteed a clinically proven and truly effective dietary supplement. We also believe food plays a key role in longevity, which is why we create delicious Anti-Aging Recipes for our customers, to complement our superior supplements.

Quality You Can Trust

Equally important to potency and effectiveness, you get the reassuring comfort of Stop Aging Now's legendary quality. All of our premium products are made in the USA in a state-of-the art FDA inspected facility to meet the stringent standards of US Pharmacopeia (USP) for quality, purity, potency and disintegration. Most supplements are made to far lower standards. Additionally, and unfortunately, many companies keep their costs down by outsourcing production to third world countries where quality controls and regulations are virtually non-existent. Whether you take our premium products or those from another company, we strongly encourage to you to be sure to know where they are manufactured. If the bottle label doesn't say "Made in the USA", they are most likely not. Our manufacturing facilities are located in California, Illinois and Florida. We invite you to take a virtual tour of one of our facilities.

Our Customer's Success Stories Say It All!

Join the Stop Aging Now family! With over 1 million bottles sold, our success and growth is mostly due to word-of-mouth recommendations from our loyal customers. We highly recommend you read some of the hundreds of Testimonials we receive every year. By offering superior products, excellent customer service, free access to Certified Nutrition Experts and a 180-day "any reason" return policy, we keep our customers happy, order after order.

Note: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

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Supplement Facts:

Serving size: 2
Servings per bottle: 30 (1 month supply)
Each bottle contains: 60 veggie capsules or chewable tablets

Directions: As a dietary supplement, take 2 capsules or chewable tablets daily, preferably with meals.

Helpful Tip: Hover over any of the ingredients and a box will pop up giving you more detailed information.

Each serving contains:	Amount	% Daily Value
CoEnzyme Q10 (from Kaneka Q10™) (100% natural trans-form)	200 mg	*

*Daily Value not established

Other ingredients (capsules): Cellulose, silicon dioxide, magnesium stearate.

Other ingredients (tablets): Dextrose, mannitol, orange flavor, magnesium stearate, silicon dioxide, stearic acid, citric acid, citrus flavor blend.

Other information: Free of corn, milk, yeast, wheat and animal products.

Quality Pledge: Made in the USA in an FDA inspected facility to meet the stringent standards of US Pharmacopeia (USP) for quality, purity, potency and disintegration.

Warnings: For adults only. If you are on medications, pregnant or nursing a baby, consult a health care physician prior to taking any supplement.

This Formula Is Based on the Latest Anti-Aging Research
Every single active ingredient contained in this formula is backed by multiple clinical research studies. We have done our homework, and we are proud to detail below the clinical research data that supports the inclusion of every active ingredient in this formula.

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Coenzyme Q10

Coenzyme Q10 is a potent antioxidant and energy booster within all cells, particularly in the heart and brain. Leading authority Lester Packer, Ph.D., University of Southern California, calls CoQ10 "the cellular spark plug." Just as a spark plug is required to start an auto engine, CoQ10 is essential to spur cells to produce energy to keep your body running smoothly. CoQ10 is the spark that ignites the cell's tiny engines, or mitochondria, spurring them to churn out the vital chemical ATP (adenosine triphosphate), the fuel for all cell activity and thus, all life. If your cells run short on CoQ10, and "the cellular spark plug" doesn't work, supplies of ATP fuel sink; the mitochondrial engines sputter, and become inefficient. Cells, drained of energy, become fatigued, sluggish, and unhealthy. Notably, major organs, including the heart, gradually slow down when deprived of CoQ10-generated energy needed to sustain optimal functioning. Eventually, your whole body suffers the malaise of low-energy production. "Without enough CoQ10 you are running on empty," says Dr. Packer, Ph.D.

Who needs CoQ10?

Everybody, and more so as you age. Your chances of "running on empty" due to a lack of CoQ10 rise dramatically, the older you get. Body levels of CoQ10 sink after age 21 and by age 80 may be lower than at birth. If you have heart disease, CoQ10 levels are likely to be abnormally low. And taking cholesterol-lowering drugs (statins) can further rob your cells of coQ10, making your more vulnerable to the muscle-weakening side effects of statin drugs. People who take statin drugs should take 100-200 mg of CoQ10 daily as insurance against the possibility of developing muscle pain and weakness from lack of CoQ10, that can result in disability and even death, advises Dr. Packer.

What happens if you don't get enough?

Logically, every cell and system is distressed by an energy shortage due to insufficient CoQ10, says Dr. Packer. In particular, deficits of CoQ10 are associated with a higher risk of certain diseases and disorders, including:

• Congestive heart failure
• Heart attacks
• Angina (chest pain)
• Chronic Inflammation
• High blood pressure
• Fatigue and low energy
• Age-related cognitive decline
• Parkinson's disease
• Alzheimer's disease
• Dementia
• Migraines
• Cancer 
• Infertility
• Lowered immunity
• Periodontal disease

How does CoQ10 work?

Primarily, it both revs up energy production in the cells' tiny powerplants, known as mitochondria, and helps quell free radical chemicals that attack and damage cells, particularly in the mitochondrial energy centers.     

How does CoQ10 affect the brain?

CoQ10 can energize brain cells, research shows. The brain is especially compromised by a deficit of coenzyme Q10. Reduced levels of CoQ10 (and ATP) can cause aging brains to become more sluggish. Memory and learning abilities decline and the brain may become more vulnerable to age-related neurodegnerative diseases, including Parkinson's.

Feeding old animals CoQ10 restores brain cell levels to those of much younger animals, rejuvenating brain functioning, and even reversing brain degeneration, studies show.

Remarkable proof of CoQ10's brain-energizing power comes from recent studies showing that high doses slowed the progression of Parkinson's disease symptoms, such as loss of mental acuity and motor abilities. Replenishing CoQ10, say researchers, helped prevent and/or repair brain cell damage. Many doctors advise patients with Parkinson's disease to take high doses of CoQ10 (300 to 1200 mg daily).  

How does CoQ10 affect the heart?

Most heart patients are deficient in CoQ10 and supplementing with CoQ10 has dramatically revitalized heart function and relieved heart disease symptoms in some studies.

Compared with healthy individuals, 75% of heart patients have severe CoQ10 deficiencies in heart tissue, according to pioneering studies by the late Karl Folkers, Ph.D., of the University of Texas at Austin. Dr. Folkers and colleague Peter H. Langsjoen have documented remarkable benefits to heart patients, including dramatic improvements in the heart's ejection fraction, a measure of the strength of the heart's pumping abilities.

CoQ10 has been government-approved in Japan as a heart treatment since 1974, where research shows that 70% of heart patients improve after taking CoQ10. The supplement is also used extensively in Italy and other parts of Europe.

How safe is CoQ10?  

CoQ10 is considered extraordinarily safe, with reports of only mild gastrointestinal upset in less than one percent of users. Taking smaller doses two or three times a day may lessen the discomfort.

Pregnant and lactating women are advised not to take CoQ10 due to insufficient evidence of safety for the fetus.

Some research suggests CoQ10 might lower the anticoagulant effects of the blood-thinner coumadin in some individuals. Monitoring the blood to determine if the coumadin dose needs adjustment is advisable.
 
Which form is best?

Not all CoQ10 is the same. The more expensive natural or trans-form, identical to the body's own, is superior to the cheaper impure, less absorbable cis-form. The trans-form of CoQ10, for example, was used in research showing benefits to Parkinson's patients. 

Note: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

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