Coenzyme Q10 is a powerful antioxidant that protects the body from free radicals, which destroy cells in the body. CoQ10 inhibits the destruction of cells by free radicals by binding them with oxygen molecules, thus rendering them harmless.
In addition, the role of CoQ10 as an antioxidant in the heart is especially crucial. The heart has the highest turnover of oxygen of any organ in the body and is highly susceptible to free radical formation causing subsequent damage to the heart tissue.