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Does coenzyme Q{-1}{-0} help combat problems like hypertension or cancer?

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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