Coenzyme Q10

Coenzyme Q-10 has applications as a pharmaceutical supplement for enhancing cell activity [treatment of tumours] and as dietary supplement. Coenzyme Q-10 is often combined with other anti-oxidants including vit E and a-lipoic acid. In Japan coenzyme Q-10 is used in energy drinks. Within the past three years coenzyme Q-10 has been widely used as cosmetic ingredient [anti-wrinkle] especially in Beiersdorf's Nivea crème.

Coenzyme Q-10 can be produced by fermentation of yeast from which it is extracted or by biosynthesis involving dimethoxyhydroquinone and specific terpenoids. It is produced by three Japanese and several Chinese companies.

The consumption of coenzyme Q-10 has increased considerably over the past two years due to its popularity as nutraceutical supplement and cosmetic [anti-wrinkle] ingredient. This has resulted in a virtual doubling of its price within the past 12 months. We foresee steady growth for coenzyme Q-10 by 2015.

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