CoQ10 Explained: What It Does, Why Your Cells Need It & How It Supports Your Heartbeet
Beety hit the mountain trail feeling pretty confident. Then a tortoise cruised past him. 🐢
Behind the fun is a genuinely interesting piece of biology: Coenzyme Q10 — better known as CoQ10 — plays an important role in the processes involved in cellular energy production.
Every cell needs energy. CoQ10 helps make that happen.
Your heart is beating. Your muscles are contracting. Your brain is processing information. Your organs are carrying out thousands of processes without you having to think about them.
All of that requires energy.
At cellular level, much of that energy production takes place inside structures known as mitochondria — and that is where CoQ10 becomes particularly interesting.
So while Beety might describe CoQ10 as his “trail backup”, the science is happening on a much smaller scale — inside your cells.
What exactly is CoQ10?
CoQ10 stands for Coenzyme Q10.
Unlike a vitamin that must primarily come from the diet, CoQ10 is a substance your body can make naturally. It is found throughout the body, with particularly high levels in organs such as the heart, liver, kidneys and pancreas.
The “Q10” part of the name refers to its chemical structure, but you do not need a chemistry degree to understand why it matters.
CoQ10 has two particularly important biological roles: it participates in cellular energy production and it also acts as an antioxidant.
Your body produces most of the CoQ10 it needs, while smaller amounts can also come from food.
What does CoQ10 help support?
CoQ10 is involved in several processes related to normal cellular function and everyday wellness.
Cardiovascular Support
May assist with supporting cardiovascular health as part of a wider wellness routine.
Cellular Energy Production
CoQ10 plays a role in the processes your cells use to produce energy.
Antioxidant Support
CoQ10 provides antioxidant support and helps form part of the body’s defence against oxidative activity.
Vital Organs & Blood Vessels
May assist in promoting healthy vital organs and blood vessels.
Meet the mitochondria: where cellular energy gets made
You may have heard mitochondria described as the “powerhouses of the cell.” It is a catchy description, but it is also a useful way to understand their role.
Mitochondria are specialised structures inside cells. One of their most important jobs is helping convert nutrients into a form of energy the cell can actually use.
CoQ10 is one of the helpers involved in keeping that energy-production process moving.
Why does the heart come up so often when we talk about CoQ10?
Your heart is an extremely active muscle with continuous energy requirements.
Your heart does not get much downtime.
It contracts around the clock, pumping blood throughout your body. That continuous workload creates a significant demand for cellular energy.
CoQ10 is naturally found throughout the body, including in heart tissue. That helps explain why it has become so closely associated with conversations about cardiovascular wellness.
But there is an important distinction: supporting normal cardiovascular function is not the same as treating cardiovascular disease.
If you have cardiovascular disease or use heart or blood-pressure medication, supplementation should be discussed with your healthcare professional.
For everyday wellness, the useful takeaway is simpler: your heart has high energy requirements, and CoQ10 plays a role in cellular energy production.
Or, in Beety language: keep that heartbeet going. ❤️
Watch Beety take on the trail 🐢
Science can get a little heavy, so Beety decided to explain this one by racing a tortoise instead. Our CoQ10 video turns cellular energy and cardiovascular support into something a little easier — and much more fun — to follow.
So what is actually happening in Beety’s story?
Beety hits the trail feeling confident and ready to conquer the mountain.
The tortoise cruises past while Beety starts struggling on the trail.
Beety adds CoQ10 to his routine to support heart health and cellular energy production.
With time, Beety makes his comeback and takes the lead.
STATUS: Tortoise officially overtaken. 🐢 🏁
Of course, CoQ10 does not literally transform someone into a faster trail runner, and it should not be thought of as an instant performance booster. The animation is a playful representation of CoQ10’s role in supporting cellular energy production, antioxidant support and cardiovascular wellness as part of a consistent routine.
Watch on YouTubeDoes CoQ10 give you energy?
This is one of the easiest CoQ10 ideas to misunderstand.
When we say CoQ10 supports cellular energy production, we are not saying it provides an immediate burst of energy in the way caffeine or another stimulant might.
CoQ10 works much further upstream. It forms part of the processes inside your mitochondria that help convert nutrients into cellular energy.
Energy drink? No.
Part of the machinery your cells use to make energy? Yes.
That distinction is why Beety uses CoQ10 consistently over time in the video instead of swallowing a capsule and instantly sprinting past the tortoise.
CoQ10 has a second job too.
Cellular energy production is only half of the story.
CoQ10 is also an antioxidant
Free radicals form naturally through normal metabolic processes. Environmental factors can contribute additional oxidative activity too.
Antioxidants form part of the body’s wider defence against oxidative stress.
That gives CoQ10 an interesting dual role: it participates in cellular energy production while also providing antioxidant support.
A busy little coenzyme indeed.
Do CoQ10 levels change as we get older?
Your body produces CoQ10 naturally, but levels do not necessarily remain constant throughout life.
CoQ10 levels can decline with age, while certain health conditions and medicines can also influence CoQ10 status.
That does not automatically mean everyone above a particular age needs a CoQ10 supplement.
Individual needs differ. The sensible approach is the same as with most supplements: understand what the nutrient does, consider your circumstances and speak to a healthcare professional where appropriate.
Ubiquinone vs ubiquinol: what is the difference?
Turn over different CoQ10 supplement bottles and you may see two words appearing repeatedly. Here is the simple version.
Ubiquinone is the oxidised form of CoQ10 and the form used in BEET Goodness CoQ10 Advanced.
Each Vegi Capsule provides 100 mg CoQ10 as Ubiquinone.
Ubiquinol is the reduced form of CoQ10.
The body can convert between ubiquinone and ubiquinol as part of normal biological processes, so the more expensive form is not automatically the right choice for every person.
The useful question is not simply which word sounds more premium — it is what form, dose and formulation you are actually getting.
What is inside BEET Goodness CoQ10 Advanced?
No mitochondrial dictionary required. Here is the simple version.
CoQ10
CoQ10 provided as Ubiquinone in each Vegi Capsule.
BioPerine®
Added to help support CoQ10 absorption and bioavailability.
Simple Routine
Take one Vegi Capsule daily with food.
Vegi Capsules
A convenient one-month supply at one capsule per day.
What is BioPerine® — and why is it included?
BioPerine® is a standardised black pepper extract rich in piperine.
We have included 5 mg BioPerine® alongside 100 mg CoQ10 in each BEET Goodness CoQ10 Advanced Vegi Capsule to help support the absorption and bioavailability of CoQ10.
That matters because CoQ10 is not especially easy for the body to absorb on its own.
What does the research show?
In a human study, healthy adults who used CoQ10 with 5 mg piperine for 21 days showed significantly greater CoQ10 exposure in the bloodstream than those taking CoQ10 with placebo.
So the piperine is not there just to make the ingredient list longer — it has a specific role in helping the formulation make better use of the CoQ10 you are taking.
Can you get CoQ10 naturally from food?
Yes. Your body makes CoQ10 naturally, and your diet can contribute smaller amounts too.
Oily Fish
Foods such as salmon, mackerel and sardines can contribute CoQ10 to the diet.
Meat & Organ Meats
Meat and organ meats can contain naturally occurring CoQ10.
Nuts & Seeds
Nuts and seeds provide smaller dietary amounts alongside a range of other nutrients.
Whole Foods
A varied whole-food diet can contribute smaller amounts of CoQ10 from several sources.
As always, supplements should complement — not replace — a balanced and varied diet.
So why might someone supplement with CoQ10?
For many people, the body naturally produces the CoQ10 it needs. A supplement is therefore not automatically necessary for everyone.
However, individual circumstances differ, and some people choose supplementation because they want a consistent, defined amount of CoQ10 as part of their daily nutritional routine.
Rather than relying on varying amounts from food, a supplement gives you a known serving.
With BEET Goodness CoQ10 Advanced, each Vegi Capsule provides 100 mg CoQ10 as Ubiquinone + 5 mg BioPerine®.
The key word is supplement. It should complement the fundamentals — balanced nutrition, movement, appropriate medical care and healthy everyday habits — not replace them.
What makes BEET Goodness CoQ10 Advanced stand out?
Beety likes things uncomplicated. Here is what you are getting:
- 100 mg CoQ10 per Vegi Capsule
- CoQ10 provided as Ubiquinone
- 5 mg BioPerine® to support absorption and bioavailability
- Supports cellular energy production
- Provides antioxidant support
- May assist with supporting cardiovascular health
- Convenient one-capsule daily routine
- 30 Vegi Capsules — approximately one month’s supply
CoQ10 works best as part of the bigger wellness picture
No supplement can replace the basic things your body depends on every day.
CoQ10 supplementation makes the most sense as one piece of a wider wellness routine.
Eat Well
Build your diet around a varied selection of nutrient-rich foods.
Keep Moving
Regular movement forms part of supporting cardiovascular and overall wellness.
Choose Thoughtfully
Check the form, strength, serving instructions and full formulation.
Be Consistent
Build supplementation into a simple routine you can realistically maintain.
Ready to support your heartbeet? ❤️
BEET Goodness CoQ10 Advanced provides 100 mg CoQ10 as Ubiquinone + 5 mg BioPerine® in each Vegi Capsule.
One capsule daily provides a straightforward way to include CoQ10 in an everyday wellness routine with support for cellular energy production, antioxidant protection and cardiovascular wellness.
How to take BEET Goodness CoQ10 Advanced
Directions: Take 1 Vegi Capsule daily with food, or as directed by your healthcare professional.
Taking a supplement at roughly the same time each day can also make it easier to build into a consistent routine.
If you use medication, manage an existing health condition, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or are unsure whether CoQ10 supplementation is suitable for you, speak to your healthcare professional before use.
Supplements and medication deserve a conversation
CoQ10 is generally considered well tolerated, although mild digestive symptoms or sleep-related effects have been reported in some people.
CoQ10 may interact with certain medicines, including the blood thinner warfarin and the diabetes medicine insulin, and it may not be compatible with some cancer treatments.
If you take long-term prescription medicine or are receiving treatment for a medical condition, speak to your doctor, pharmacist or appropriately qualified healthcare professional before introducing CoQ10.
More is not automatically better. Follow the recommended serving on the product label unless your healthcare professional advises otherwise.
Quick FAQ
What is CoQ10?
CoQ10, or Coenzyme Q10, is a naturally occurring substance found throughout the human body. It plays roles in cellular energy production and antioxidant protection.
What does CoQ10 do?
CoQ10 participates in the processes involved in cellular energy production and also provides antioxidant support. BEET Goodness CoQ10 Advanced is formulated to support cellular energy production and may assist with supporting cardiovascular health.
Does CoQ10 give you energy?
CoQ10 is involved in cellular energy production, but it should not be thought of as an instant stimulant or energy drink. It forms part of the mitochondrial processes cells use to produce usable energy.
Is CoQ10 an antioxidant?
Yes. CoQ10 has antioxidant activity and forms part of the body’s wider protection against oxidative activity associated with free radicals.
Why is CoQ10 associated with heart health?
The heart has continuous energy requirements, and CoQ10 is naturally present in heart tissue. CoQ10 is therefore commonly discussed as part of cardiovascular nutritional support. It should not replace prescribed cardiovascular treatment.
What is the difference between ubiquinone and ubiquinol?
Ubiquinone and ubiquinol are two related forms of CoQ10. Ubiquinone is the oxidised form, while ubiquinol is the reduced form. The body can convert between the two forms.
Which form of CoQ10 does BEET Goodness use?
BEET Goodness CoQ10 Advanced provides 100 mg CoQ10 as Ubiquinone per Vegi Capsule.
Why is BioPerine® included?
Each Vegi Capsule includes 5 mg BioPerine®, a standardised black pepper extract rich in piperine, to help support CoQ10 absorption and bioavailability.
How much CoQ10 is in each capsule?
Each BEET Goodness CoQ10 Advanced Vegi Capsule provides 100 mg CoQ10 as Ubiquinone.
How do I take BEET Goodness CoQ10 Advanced?
Take 1 Vegi Capsule daily with food, according to the product directions.
How long does one bottle last?
Each bottle contains 30 Vegi Capsules. At the recommended one capsule per day, one bottle provides approximately one month’s supply.
Can I get CoQ10 from food?
Yes. CoQ10 occurs naturally in a range of foods including oily fish, meat and organ meats, nuts, seeds and other whole foods.
Do CoQ10 levels decrease with age?
CoQ10 levels can decline with age, although this does not automatically mean everyone needs to supplement. Individual circumstances differ.
Is ubiquinol better than ubiquinone?
Not necessarily. The two forms are related and the body can convert between them. The more expensive form is not automatically the best choice for every person.
Can I take CoQ10 with other supplements?
CoQ10 is commonly used as part of wider nutritional routines, but individual circumstances differ. If you use several supplements, prescription medication or manage a medical condition, review the complete routine with a healthcare professional.
Can I take CoQ10 if I use medication?
Speak to your healthcare professional first. CoQ10 may interact with medicines including warfarin and insulin, and it may not be compatible with some cancer treatments.
The bottom line
CoQ10 might sound like something that belongs in a chemistry textbook, but its role is surprisingly practical.
Your cells need energy, and CoQ10 plays an important role in the processes involved in producing it.
At the same time, CoQ10 provides antioxidant support and is naturally found throughout the body, including in tissues with substantial energy requirements.
BEET Goodness CoQ10 Advanced provides 100 mg CoQ10 as Ubiquinone plus 5 mg BioPerine® in a convenient once-daily Vegi Capsule.
It is not an instant energy boost. It is not a replacement for a healthy diet. And it is not a substitute for medical treatment.
It is a straightforward way to include a defined amount of CoQ10 as part of a consistent everyday wellness routine.
And if Beety happens to finally get past that tortoise along the way… well, we’ll let him enjoy the victory. 🐢 🏁
Important: This blog is for educational purposes only and does not replace professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.
Always consult a healthcare professional before using any supplement, especially if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication, have a medical condition, have allergies, or are unsure whether a product is suitable for you.
This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Health supplements are intended to complement health or supplement the diet.
