CoQ10 is a compound made by your body and stored in the mitochondria of your cells. The mitochondria are in charge of producing energy. They also protect cells from oxidative damage and disease-causing bacteria or viruses. CoQ10 production decreases as you age. Thus, older people seem to be deficient in this compound. Some other causes of CoQ10 deficiency include:

1. Nutritional deficiencies, such as vitamin B6 deficiency
2. Genetic defects in CoQ10 synthesis or utilization
3. Increased demands by tissues as a consequence of disease
4. Mitochondrial diseases
5. Oxidative stress due to aging
6. Side effects of statin treatmentsResearch has shown that CoQ10 plays several key roles in your body.

Healthy Benefits of CoQ10:

1. It May Help Treat Heart Failure
2. It Could Help With Fertility
3. It Might Help Keep Your Skin Young
4. It Could Reduce Headaches
5. It Could Help With Exercise Performance
6. It Could Help With Diabetes
7. It Might Play a Role in Cancer Prevention
8. It Is Good for the Brain
9. CoQ10 Could Protect the Lungs