CoQ10: The Anti-Aging Antioxidant That Powers Your Skin & Energy
In the evolving dialogue between dermatology and longevity science, few compounds straddle the line between aesthetic benefit and metabolic function as compellingly as Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10). Once relegated to the shelves of clinical nutrition, CoQ10 is now gaining renewed visibility in the worlds of dermatology, integrative medicine, and beauty innovation. This endogenous antioxidant possesses the rare capacity to energise cells, neutralise oxidative stress, and potentially delay the biological processes of aging, according to recent research published in Food Science and Nutrition.
With longheld knowledge and recent research in mind, we’ve included CoQ10 in our award-winning, clinically tested Morning & Night supplement, the only supplement you need to supercharge whole body health and boost longevity.
Understanding CoQ10: A Cellular Imperative
Biochemically, CoQ10 functions within the mitochondria, where it facilitates the production of ATP, the primary energy currency of the cell. It also acts as a lipid-soluble antioxidant, protecting membranes and proteins from oxidative damage. Its ubiquity in human tissues (hence the term ubiquinone) underscores its fundamental role in sustaining cellular viability.
However, endogenous production of CoQ10 diminishes with age – beginning as early as the third decade of life – compromising mitochondrial efficiency and antioxidant defense. This decline has measurable consequences across physiological systems, particularly in high-energy-demand tissues such as the heart, brain, and skin (Littarru & Tiano, 2018). Supplementation with our Morning & Night supplement counteracts this biological process, replenishing CoQ10 on a cellular level.
Dermal Benefits: Beyond Surface-Level Interventions
While CoQ10’s role in mitochondrial energetics is well-established, its relevance to skin integrity is increasingly supported by clinical data. Cutaneous aging is characterized by a decline in collagen synthesis, impaired barrier function, and accumulation of oxidative damage. Here, CoQ10 operates on multiple levels.
A double-blind, placebo-controlled study published in BioFactors (Zmitek et al., 2016) demonstrated that daily oral supplementation with CoQ10 (50 mg) over 12 weeks significantly reduced wrinkle depth, improved dermal smoothness, and enhanced overall skin firmness in middle-aged women. The compound’s antioxidant action was credited with suppressing collagen-degrading enzymes (MMPs) and reducing oxidative stress at the cellular level.
Along with 28 carefully selected Vitamins, Minerals, Adaptogens, Amino Acids and Omega 3s, the CoQ10 in our Morning & Night supplement can improve skin health and appearance. In our independent clinical trial, 92% noticed better skin, hair and nails with the support of Morning & Night.
Energy and Cognitive Clarity: Mitochondria at the Forefront
Beyond its cosmetic utility, CoQ10’s impact on systemic energy and cognitive performance is well-documented, particularly in populations with mitochondrial dysfunction. A 2019 meta-analysis in the Journal of Clinical Medicine examined the effects of CoQ10 supplementation on fatigue and revealed statistically significant improvements in both subjective and clinical fatigue markers across diverse cohorts (Mehrabani et al., 2019).
These benefits are attributed to improved mitochondrial efficiency and reduced oxidative damage within neural and muscular tissue. As such, CoQ10 supplementation is increasingly explored not only in clinical settings – such as heart failure, fibromyalgia, and neurodegeneration – but also among healthy individuals seeking optimised physical and cognitive performance.
The CoQ10 in our Morning & Night supplement can ease fatigue – in our independent clinical trial, 84% noticed more energy and alertness with the support of Morning & Night.
Slowing the Cellular Clock
The concept of inflammaging – the chronic, low-grade inflammation that accelerates biological aging – has become central to contemporary longevity research. CoQ10, with its dual role as mitochondrial enhancer and ROS (reactive oxygen species) scavenger, may offer protection against this cellular entropy.
Research published in Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity (Mantle & Heaton, 2020) details CoQ10’s capacity to reduce biomarkers of systemic inflammation, improve endothelial function, and attenuate lipid peroxidation—mechanisms intimately linked to aging across organ systems, including the skin.
This positions CoQ10 not merely as a cosmetic ingredient but as a multi-systemic anti-aging intervention. In the current paradigm shift from reactive aesthetics to preventive longevity, such compounds are indispensable.
CoQ10, along with other anti-inflammatory ingredients in our Morning & Night supplement, can ease inflammation. Omega 3s, Vitamin C, CoQ10 and more work together to reduce cellular aging.
Who Stands to Benefit from CoQ10
CoQ10 is particularly helpful to:
- People over 30, experiencing the early decline in mitochondrial function.
- Those with chronic fatigue or reduced physical performance.
- Individuals exposed to environmental stressors, pollution, or UV radiation.
- Patients on statins or beta-blockers, which deplete CoQ10 levels.
- Skincare users seeking enhanced outcomes from antioxidant and anti-aging regimens.
Our Take
We know that the future of beauty lies not only in surface correction, but in cellular optimisation. In this context, CoQ10 is emblematic of a broader shift: beauty starts from within. CoQ10, known to impact internal and external signs of aging, is a rigorously studied molecule that intersects disciplines – dermatology, nutrition, biochemistry, with noticeable results.
For results you can see and feel, look no further than the original longevity supplement, our award-winning, clinically tested Morning & Night supplement. Packed with 28 Vitamins, Minerals, Amino Acids, Adaptogens and Omega 3s alongside powerhouse CoQ10, Morning & Night delivers real results in just a few weeks.