With unique beneficial properties for the heart and immune system. Coenzyme Q10 or ubiquinone was first discovered in humans. It is a vitamin-like substance found in the mitochondria of all cells in the human body. Mitochondria are cellular organelles found in the cytoplasm of all cells in the body. Their primary functional role is to produce energy from the nutrients in food. Energy production accounts for 55% of the total amount of energy derived from food consumption. For this reason, the highest levels of Q10 in the body are detected in tissues with high energy needs (such as heart muscle, muscle tissue and liver) and in tissues with rapid regeneration capacity (such as gums). Low levels of Q10 in the body are associated with the occurrence of periodontitis and heart disease. Obese people and people with a history of heart disease also have low levels of Q10 in the body. CoQ10 is found in foods, particularly meat, but cooking and the various processes it undergoes destroy it. The bodys production of Q10 declines with age. In fact, lack of energy in the elderly may be partly due to low production of CoQ10 in the body. As with all nutrients, their absorption is of great importance. Lamberts Q10 is in the form of oleic fiber, a pharmaceutical form recommended by the researchers who discovered the coenzyme. Directions for Use: 1 to 3 capsules per day.