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What is the correlation between cq10 and protein, and does cq10 alter the normal protein structure.

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Dr. Gloria Lopez answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Protects protein: CoQ10 also known as ubiquinone is an antioxidant that can protect membrane proteins and DNA from the oxidative damage that accompanies lipid peroxidation.

Answered 9/29/2016

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Dr. Darrell Herrington answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Not at all : It's a coenzyme routinely present in many kinds of cells throughout the body, that aids in energy production in the mitochondria. It also serves as an antioxidant, and is abundant in some fish and red meat. Research on its benefits as a supplement is inconclusive.

Answered 7/1/2014

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