Coenzyme Q10 Provides Antioxidant Support for Men and Women
Coenzyme Q10, or CoQ10 as it is often called, is a nutrient-like coenzyme that plays a key role in the production of 95% of the energy needed by your cells, including sperm and egg cells. It is also a powerful antioxidant that protects your cells from oxidative stress that may damage fragile eggs and sperm. Age, stress, and statin drugs can all cause your CoQ10 levels to deplete.
CoQ10 Is the Energy Powerhouse
We ingest CoQ10 naturally in our diet through the consumption of meat, fish, and certain vegetables and fruit. Present in each cell of your body, CoQ10 plays a key role in energy production. Particularly prevalent in mitochondria, the powerhouse of the cell, CoQ10 is a component of the electron transport chain responsible for generating energy in the cells. Levels of CoQ10 tend to diminish as you age, resulting in reduced cellular energy capacity. CoQ10 also functions as an antioxidant, decreasing the damaging effects of free radicals on the reproductive system.
CoQ10 Supports Male Reproductive Health
A number of studies have examined the role of CoQ10 in relation to male reproductive health. One study published in Fertility & Sterility revealed that men with lower-than-normal levels of CoQ10 in their seminal fluid tend to have sperm with low motility. Fortunately, the study also found that by supplementing with CoQ10 (200 mg/day), subjects experienced a significant increase in sperm motility. Another study published in the Journal of Andrology examined the results on sperm health on men supplementing with 300 mg of CoQ10 daily. In addition to a significant increase in sperm motility, this study also indicated a benefit to both sperm count and morphology.
CoQ10 and Female Reproductive Health
Oxidative stress may damage egg cells. CoQ10 may play a role in supporting antioxidant mechanisms that protect egg cells from the damaging effects of oxidative stress.
Wondering which supplements can be taken together?
(see our Fertility Supplement Guide for Women and Men to find out.)
Brenda –
Was taking this with the FertilAid, fertilCM, FertileDetox,Ovaboost. I know it’s alot of medication to take in but I know what I was looking for, had to do it. it’s all natural too. Above all ..It paid off!
I also purchased the OvaCue and the BBT which helped predict my ovulation. Read my review on the OvaCue. It’s a lengthy one.
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Monica –
I am over 40 and am excited about the opportunity of TTC again. I have 3 kids already and am excited about adding a 4th. We have tried to conceive in the past few years and no success. However, after trying the products I can tell a difference in my cycle and ovulation. In my younger days my cycle was 31 days and for the past 4 years it was 27-28 days. Yes, I calender EVERY month. After being on Q10 for the past month my cycle has returned to 31 days exactly! AM arrival like always….awesome! I was sad at 1st because I was hopeful we had conceived but after calming down and thinking about it, I believe our big fat positive results are on the way soon! I am very excited and hopeful. I hope going from a 28 day cycle to 31 days isn’t negative in chances of conceiving. I am still on Q10 so we will see what the future holds.
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goldie –
i am on my second month using coq10. not sure if it is helping me or not yet
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Darci –
I’ve never taken pills to help me fall pregnant and don’t like to take them for anything really (not even aspirin). My girlfriend told me about maca and coenzymq10 though and recomended that we try it since my hubby is on the more mature side (he’s 44, I’m 32) and I have a history of irregular menses. We both took both products for just over a month. It wasn’t easy getting him to take the pills since he hates pills too (I know – we’re quite a pair). TMI, but we both noticed a big difference in the sexual interest and performance department. I noticed quite a bit more natural lubrication. I also had the most positive ovulation test ive ever had while taking these products. Usually my ovulation tests never get very dark lines but this time it was really strong! We had a little “staycation” in our apartment and did the deed several times (sorry). Long story short, it worked and we’re expecting our first baby!! I really think these products helped.
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