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VEGAN TRUE™ CoQ10 Antioxidant and Cellular Energy Support For Heart, Brain, and Muscles We drag ourselves out of bed and pump ourselves full of caffeine just to try to wake up. We stumble into work and drink more coffee, barely able to sustain our energy through the workday. Afternoons are a fight to stay awake, and then we crawl home exhausted, falling asleep in front of the T.V. The body is an energy dynamo giving people the capacity for a vibrant enjoyment of life. But many of us are too tired to even notice that vibrancy passing us by.* for a life well lived ™ *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. CoQ10 to Energize Your Life Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is an important molecule that performs complex biochemical processes that convert food into ATP energy, which is the main source of usable energy for the activities of your cells and is the fuel responsible for muscle contraction. CoQ10 is critically important, especially for organs and body systems that use large amounts of energy, such as the muscles, the brain, the liver, and the circulatory system.* CoQ10 is like a vitamin, in that it is naturally occurring and is necessary for normal functioning of the human body. Without it, imbalances will occur in the body and our body systems won’t work optimally. CoQ10 is also known as ubiquinone—from “ubiquitous,” which signifies its widespread distribution in each of the trillions of cells in our bodies, and “quinone,” a chemical structure with a unique ability to be oxidized and reduced.* CoQ10 can be derived from dietary sources. However, the main sources are not ideal for vegans—meat, poultry, and fish. With Vegan True™ CoQ10, vegans can maintain this vitally important nutrient conveniently. Vegan True CoQ10 is completely free of any animal products or animal-derived ingredients.* Energy Generation Requires Nutrients The body requires many nutrients in order to perform the complex biochemical processes that convert food into energy. One of these, CoQ10, a coenzyme that helps transform nutrients into energy, is essential to this process. Within each cell, the energygenerating process takes place in structures called mitochondria—tiny power plants. Inside these energygenerating stations, fats, sugars, and amino acids are metabolized to generate the energy needed to produce adenosine triphosphate (ATP), an energyrich molecule sometimes called the “energy currency” of the body. Almost all biochemical activity in the body needs ATP to provide the energy to catalyze the reactions. The body must produce an astounding half of its own weight in ATP every day, just for normal functioning.* CoQ10’s Role in ATP Energy Several complex metabolic pathways are required in order for the body to transform food into ATP and energy that we can feel and use. First, digestion breaks down large molecules of protein, carbohydrates, and fat into smaller components. Those components are then further transformed by processes like glycolysis and the Krebs cycle. CoQ10 is a key coenzyme in the Electron Transport Chain—the final stage in this extraordinary design. This pathway generates 90 percent of our body’s ATP needs from the food we eat. ATP provides the “energy currency” for the following crucial metabolic functions: •Synthesis of cellular components including cholesterol and proteins (formed primarily by the liver) • Nerve conduction (in the brain and peripheral nerves) *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. • Energy for muscular contraction (of the heart and skeletal muscles) •Thousands of enzymatic, biochemical reactions* CoQ10 and… The Heart: The heart muscle (myocardium) consumes a tremendous amount of energy. The human heart beats over 100,000 times and pumps 1,000 gallons of blood each day. CoQ10 is necessary for the generation of the energy required by the heart. Numerous scientific studies have demonstrated that supplementation with this nutrient may support normal heart function. Its presence is necessary for cardiac performance during exercise as exemplified by criteria including blood flow, oxygen utilization, and exercise tolerance. In addition, CoQ10 may play a role in maintaining normal blood pressure.* Multiple studies have shown that using cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins leads to blood and tissue levels of CoQ10 that are significantly lower than normal. CoQ10 supplements may be helpful for people taking statins.* Antioxidant Properties: CoQ10 plays an additional vital role in our metabolism as an antioxidant to protect the lipids in our cell membranes. Preliminary studies have suggested that CoQ10 is more efficient than vitamin E, beta-carotene, or lycopene in safeguarding LDL cholesterol from oxidation by peroxides, which can produce inflammation in arteries that supply blood to your organs and other tissues. As a molecule, CoQ10 resembles Vitamin K-2 in its chemical structure. Its cellular behavior is similar to that of Vitamin E in the way it absorbs into cells, functioning as an antioxidant.* Free Radical Scavenger: Many simple organic molecules are formed as relatively straightforward carbon and hydrogen structures. However, some organic molecules have a more complex structure that is vulnerable to oxidative damage. If a free radical locks on, the molecule can be altered and lose function. Free radicals are those single electron molecules that are created during metabolism, but need to be quenched so that they don’t find an “open” molecular structure and lock onto it, bringing about an alteration. Oxidative stress can lead to alteration of cells, including damage to fats in the membranes and to DNA inside the cells.* CoQ10’s strong protective power as a scavenger molecule lies in its ability to accept an electron from a potentially harmful reactive oxygen species, making it unable to harm other cells.* The body’s synthesis of CoQ10 decreases as we age. Cellular CoQ10 levels peak at the age of 20 years in most organs. Luckily, CoQ10 supplements can be used to help support normal levels of coenzyme Q10 in the body. Multiple studies have demonstrated significant effects from supplementation with as little as 100 mg of CoQ10 per day. Source Naturals® produces CoQ10 as a stand-alone product and we include CoQ10 in significant potencies in many of our premium formulas.* *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. About Source Naturals® Vegan True™ We designed our Source Naturals® Vegan True™ to support vegans’ unique health needs. It provides nutrients often lacking in typical vegan diets, such as vitamin B-12. We also include supplements hard to find in vegan forms, such as the omega-3s and glucosamine. Vegan True makes it easier for vegans to maintain optimal health while they promote a more humane and caring world. Vegan True is 100 percent free of any animal products or animal-derived ingredients. Our Vegan True line includes: Vegan True™ Vegan Force™ Multiple Vegan True™ Non-Fish Omega-3s Vegan True™ MethylCobalamin Vitamin B-12 Vegan True™ Vegantein Complete™ Protein Powder Vegan True™ Glucosamine Vegan True™ CoQ10 Vegan True™ Iron Support™ Vegan True™ Vitamin C Plantioxidant Complex™ Vegan True™ B-125 Vegan True™ Vitamin E d-Alpha Tocopheryl Succinate for a life well lived ™ www.sourcenaturals.com LC000632 REV1409A ©2014 Source Naturals, Inc. P.O. Box 2118, Santa Cruz, CA 95063 *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.