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Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) for Dogs

8/12/2019

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What is Coenzyme Q10?

Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is a powerful, highly beneficial antioxidant that both occurs naturally in the body, and can be derived (in small amounts) from the food our dogs eat.

CoQ10 plays an important role in protecting all of the cells within your dog's body. CoQ10 is found most abundantly in the heart and liver, which is where it tends to provide the best benefits.

With age, disease and chronic health conditions the amount of CoQ10 within a dog's body naturally decreases. By supplementing dogs with CoQ10 we can help keep them healthy for longer, while help preventing problems with the heart, brain and mitochondria.

The Benefits of CoQ10 for Dogs

  • Promotes a healthy heart, and can help treat heart disease. (1, 2, 3, 4, 5)
  • Promote healthy skin and coat. (6, 7 ,8)
  • May help prevent cancer. (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
  • Promotes healthy brain function, and prevent various brain diseases. (15, 16, 17, 18)

Food Sources of CoQ10

  • Organ Meats: Liver, heart, kidney.
  • Fatty Fish: Sardines, mackerel, trout, herring.
  • Vegetables: Spinach, cauliflower, broccoli, cabbage.
  • Other: Oysters.

CoQ10 is available in low amounts in food, which is why it is recommended that you supplement your dog with it rather than attempt to hit therapeutic levels via their diet. If your dog requires therapeutic levels of CoQ10, food will not suffice.

Coenzyme Q10 for Dogs

Ubiquinol is like a concentrated version of the CoQ10 antioxidant, and it is the best choice for our dogs. The ideal form of supplementation is to add the supplement to some warm water or warm bone broth, and make sure they drink it all. It can also be added to your dog's food.

20 mg per 50 pounds of body weight is an appropriate dosage for dogs.
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