Coenzyme Q10

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Coenzyme Q10
TermCoenzyme Q10
Short definitionCoenzyme Q10 - (pronounced) (koh-EN-zime.
TypeCancer terms
SpecialtyOncology
LanguageEnglish
SourceNCI
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Coenzyme Q10 - (pronounced) (koh-EN-zime. . . ) A nutrient that the body needs in small amounts to function and stay healthy. Coenzyme Q10 helps mitochondria (small structures in the cell) to generate energy. It is an antioxidant that helps prevent cell damage from free radicals (highly reactive chemicals). Coenzyme Q10 is fat-soluble (can dissolve in fats and oils) and is found in oily fish, beef, soybeans, peanuts and spinach. It is being studied to prevent and treat some types of cancer and heart disease, and to reduce side effects caused by some cancer treatments. Also called CoQ10, Q10, ubiquinone and vitamin Q10

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