Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10), which occurs in beef and fish, helps to maintain proper immune function and neurological health. Many studies have cited favorable results in patients who take Coenzyme Q10 after only one month of treatment. Here are some ways to get enough CoQ10.
What is Coenzyme Q10?
Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10), otherwise known as vitamin Q and ubiquinone, is a fat-soluble compound produced by your body for generating cellular energy in the mitochondria.
Health benefits associated with coenzyme Q10 include:
- Improved heart health
- Strong immune system functioning
- Maintaining already healthy blood pressure
- Promoting neurological health
- Also read Got your Vitamin Q?
Coenzyme Q10 benefits
Numerous studies have been conducted in finding the most effective nutrients for migraines:
- In a study published by Cephalalgia, 150 mg of CoQ10 was given to 32 test subjects.
- After one month of treatment, patients began to notice positive results.
- Three months of treatment with CoQ10 resulted in a 55.3% improvement in neurological health conditions.
- No side effects from CoQ10 supplementation were noted by scientists during this trial.
- Overall, 61.3% of patients who took 150 mg of coenzyme Q10 each day were rewarded with improved neurological health and increased feelings of well being.
- Also read Coenzyme Q10 Benefits and Dosage Information
Which foods have the most coenzyme Q10?
The richest food sources of CoQ10 have only a few grams per serving, and much of that is lost during cooking over high heat, such as frying.
Here are some foods that are high in CoQ10, according to the Linus Pauling Institute:
- Fried beef, one 3-ounce serving- 2.6 mg
- Pickled herring, one 3-ounce serving- 2.3 mg
- Fried chicken, one 3-ounce serving- 1.4 mg
- Soybean oil, 1 tablespoon- 1.3 mg
- Canola oil, 1 tablespoon- 1.0 mg
- Steamed rainbow trout, one 3-ounce serving- 0.9 mg
- Roasted peanuts, 1 ounce- 0.8 mg
- Roasted sesame seeds, 1 ounce- 0.7 mg
Other sources of CoQ10 include broccoli, pistachios, cauliflower, oranges, strawberries, and eggs.
How much fried beef can one person eat?
If you don’t suffer from migraines, fibromyalgia, or hypertension, then you get enough nutrients from food sources- enough to avoid deficiency.
But what if you need extra doses of CoQ10? How many ounces of beef, fish, or beans would you have to eat, assuming that soybeans and peanuts are not migraine triggers?
- 57.7 servings of fried beef, or about 11 lbs.
- 65.2 servings of marinated herring, or about 12 lbs.
- 20 lbs. of fried chicken
- 150 tablespoons of canola oil
- 11.7 lbs. of roasted peanuts
Wouldn’t be easier to take CoQ10 supplements?
Look for quality ingredients, including a mixture of the following potent vitamins, minerals, and herbs:
- Coenzyme Q10
- Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)
- Magnesium
- Butterbur, PA-free
Please tell us…
What natural migraine nutrients do you take?
Have you asked your doctor about the effectiveness of riboflavin, magnesium, and CoQ10?
If you’ve tried many prescribed migraine drugs without finding relief, what is the main reason that is holding you back from trying natural ingredients?
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Read more about natural migraine treatments:
The Do-it-Yourself Migraine Detox Diet: What to Expect
Sources:
Coenzyme Q10- Linus Pauling Institute
Open label trial of coenzyme Q10 as a migraine preventive- PubMed, NCBI