Mechanisms of action and effects of the administration of Coenzyme Q10 on metabolic syndrome
Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is an essential component of the mitochondrial electron transport chain responsible for different functions, among them its action as an antioxidant compound. Low CoQ10 levels are related to inflammatory processes and oxidative stress, factors implicated in atherosclerosis, obes...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2018-09-01
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Series: | Journal of Nutrition & Intermediary Metabolism |
Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S235238591830032X |