Coenzyme Q10 has become well known as a beneficial health supplement. The University of Maryland Medical Center reports that Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is a substance which is found naturally in the body and helps convert food into energy. CoQ10 is a powerful antioxidant which is found in almost every cell in the body. Antioxidants are effective in fighting damaging particles in the body known as free radicals, which damage cell membranes, tamper with DNA, and even cause cell death. Findings that CoQ10 can improve everything from semen quality to cardiovascular function, migraine, and symptoms of neurodegenerative conditions such as Parkinson’s Disease has people in Syracuse interested in a report that olive oil may serve as a good source of CoQ10.
Nutrition Horizon has reported "Olive Oil Shown to be an Excellent Carrier for Q10." Kaneka Pharma Europe has highlighted various ways of incorporating its coenzyme Q10 into functional food applications. One of these was an extra virgin olive oil, as developed by Costa d’Oro, called “Olisana K-Young” with high antioxidative power. Because olive oil serves as a good matrix for optimal Q10 bioavailability it promises to have huge market potential for products fortified with Q10.
Olive oil is already known as a healthy, antioxidant-rich ingredient that is part of almost any healthy diet. Olive oil becomes an even more beneficial part of a healthy diet when enriched with Kaneka Q10. Because Kaneka powder is tasteless, odorless and crystalline it is especially suitable for use in functional food applications.
The “Olisana K-Young” olive oil with Q10 is currently available to importers and supermarket chains. With various scientific studies in its support, it claims: “Used regularly in a balanced diet and in a healthy way of life, Olisana K-Young helps in preventing ageing and protecting organisms from free radicals.” With other nutrients such as vitamin E, D and K2 also present in this olive oil it looks like an optimally healthy food product.
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