A naturally occurring substance that facilitates the production of cellular energy. In every cell in your body, there are small engines called mitochondria. Ninety five percent of the total energy created with in the body comes from the mitochondria and none of it can take place without COQ10. Dietary supplementation of COQ10 is recommended for all individuals. As the body ages, naturally produced COQ10 levels decrease making it imperative to supplement the diet with coq10 to maintain optimal levels. COQ10 is fat soluble and experts recommend it be taken in soft gels which suspends the ingredient in oil for effective assimilation into the body.