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Does coenzyme Q{-1}{-0} help combat problems like hypertension or cancer?
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The Boston Globe
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August 18, 2008
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Coenzyme Q{-1}{-0} is a fat-soluble, vitamin-like substance that
works with other enzymes, particularly in the mitochondria, the
"powerhouse" of the cell, to make energy. It also acts as an
antioxidant, mopping up "free radicals" that can damage cells, said
Douglas Wallace, a geneticist who directs the Center for Molecular
and Mitochondrial Medicine and Genetics at the University of
California, Irvine.
Scientists are increasingly interested in coenzyme Q{-1}{-0}
because there's growing recognition of the importance of
malfunctioning mitochondria in many diseases, including diabetes,
obesity, heart problems, and autism, said Wallace.
CoenzymeQ{-1}{-0} is plentiful in foods including beef, soy ...
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