Coenzymes are substances that facilitate the activities of enzymes. Evidence shows that Coenzyme Q-10 plays a very important role in the production of energy throughout the body. It also has been found to have powerful antioxidant effects, destroying free radicals in the body.

Improved energy production is of particular importance to athletes and bodybuilders.

Coenzyme Q-10 helps the body convert food into energy in the form of ATP. Nearly every cell in the body contains at least some Coenzyme Q-10, with mitochondria, the energy powerhouses of cells, containing the most. The heart and liver, due to their high content of mitochondria, contain the most Coenzyme Q-10 out of any organs in the body.

Coenzyme Q-10 may even help facilitate weight loss due to its stimulating effects on the body's metabolism. Dietary supplementation for adults taking Coenzyme Q-10 should be between 30 and 90 mg per day. The assimilation of Coenzyme Q-10 may be better if taken with a fatty substance such as oil, peanut butter, olive oil, etc.