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Coenzyme Q10 - {{Pronunciation}} (koh-EN-zime. . . ) A nutrient that the body needs in small amounts to function and stay healthy. Coenzyme Q10 helps mitochondria (small structures in the cell) to generate energy. It is an antioxidant that helps prevent cell damage from free radicals (highly reactive chemicals). Coenzyme Q10 is fat-soluble (can dissolve in fats and oils) and is found in oily fish, beef, soybeans, peanuts and spinach. It is being studied to prevent and treat some types of cancer and heart disease, and to reduce side effects caused by some cancer treatments. Also called CoQ10, Q10, ubiquinone and vitamin Q10 {{dictionary-stub}} [[Category:Dictionary of medicine]] | |||
Latest revision as of 13:34, 8 January 2023
| Coenzyme Q10 | |
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| Term | Coenzyme Q10 |
| Short definition | Coenzyme Q10 - (pronounced) (koh-EN-zime. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
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Coenzyme Q10 - (pronounced) (koh-EN-zime. . . ) A nutrient that the body needs in small amounts to function and stay healthy. Coenzyme Q10 helps mitochondria (small structures in the cell) to generate energy. It is an antioxidant that helps prevent cell damage from free radicals (highly reactive chemicals). Coenzyme Q10 is fat-soluble (can dissolve in fats and oils) and is found in oily fish, beef, soybeans, peanuts and spinach. It is being studied to prevent and treat some types of cancer and heart disease, and to reduce side effects caused by some cancer treatments. Also called CoQ10, Q10, ubiquinone and vitamin Q10
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Coenzyme Q10
- Wikipedia's article - Coenzyme Q10
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