CoQ10
 

Coenzyme Q10 (abbreviated CoQ10) is a naturally occurring enzyme within the human body that forms some of the basic building blocks for effective function of the human cells. Research shows that CoQ10 levels drop off as the person ages, or if they are afflicted with some chronic diseases such as muscular dystrophies, cancer, Parkinson's disease, heart disease and HIV/AIDS. Some prescription drugs may also lower CoQ10 levels.

Using CoQ10 remains somewhat controversial as a viable treatment for these conditions for a few reasons. The first is that while it has been noted that low levels of the enzyme exist in the sickly and elderly, it has not been 100% proven that raising these levels improves overall health. There are numerous reports and studies that have support claims of improvement in patients introduced to CoQ10 supplements. The jury is still out with some stubborn scientists, though.