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NUTRIENTS A-Z: Vitamin Q - Coenzyme Q, Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) or Ubiquinone

Janice Buckler | CoQ10, Coenzyme Q, Coenzyme Q10, Vitamin Q, Heart disease, Ubiquinone | |

WHAT IS VITAMIN Q?Vitamin Q is another name for coenzyme Q or ubiquinone, but it is most commonly called CoQ10. It is an organic molecule similar in structure to vitamins E and K. It is a fat-soluble vitamin which is stored in the body until it is needed. WHAT ARE THE ROLES OF VITAMIN Q?Vitamin Q (CoQ10) has antioxidant activity which protects cells from damage. It helps provide energy to the cells and plays an important role in metabolis...

NUTRIENTS A-Z: Vitamin D

Nutrients

Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that is naturally present in very few foods, it is added to other foods through fortification, and is available as a dietary supplement. It is called the sunshine vi...
NUTRIENTS A-Z: Vitamin C

Nutrients

hypoascorbemia, immune system, heart health, skin, vitamin C, ascorbic acid

Your browser does not support the audio tag.Vitamin C is vital for the immune system, connective tissue, heart and blood vessel health, among many other important roles.
NUTRIENTS A-Z: Vitamin B9 (Folate or Folic Acid)

Nutrients

Vitamin B9, B9, Folate, Folic Acid

Your browser does not support the audio tag. Folate and folic acid are different forms of vitamin B9. Folate is the naturally occurring form, while folic acid is the synthetic form. B9 is a water-...
NUTRIENTS A-Z: Vitamin B12 (cobalamin)

Nutrients

B12, cobalamin, anemia, red blood cells, intrinsic factor

Your browser does not support the audio tag.Vitamin B12, otherwise known as cobalamin, is an essential water-soluble vitamin that is commonly found in a variety of foods such as fish, shellfish, meat...