Co-enzyme Q10 Antioxidant Prevents Skin Aging

admin | 4:12 pm | October 22, 2009 | Uncategorized

Coenzyme Q10 is a nutritional supplement (also found naturally in the bosy) and which is similar in structure and function to the antioxidant Vitamin E.

It is hypothesised that the coenzyme Q10 helps fight oxidative damage and prevent DNA degradation, reducing the synthesis of enzyme that can destroy collagen fibers, the fibers that give skin it’s structure.

Taking a supplement of the antioxidant coenzyme Q10, may help delay the signs of skin aging, including roughness, fine lines and wrinkles, according to new research from Srinakharinwirot University, Bangkok, Thailand. Sixty female subjects were randomly assigned to either the supplement, manufactured by Australian-based nutritional supplement manufacturer Blackmores, or a placebo.

After 12 weeks of taking the supplement once daily those in the treatment group experienced a significant improvement in skin roughness and fine wrinkles, whereas those in the placebo group did not.

Measurements of skin roughness and fine wrinkles were carried out at the start of the study, then at four week intervals until week 12.

By the end of the study, skin roughness and fine wrinkles had reduced by 21%, compared to a 1.7% improvement in the placebo group.

The supplement contains antioxidants (coenzyme Q10, beta-carotene, grape seed extract, French maritime pine bark extract, green tea extract and D-alpha-tocopheryl acetate), minerals (zinc and selenium) and glycosaminoglycans.