Sperm and egg development and maturation are highly complex processes, require a great deal of energy, and are subject to oxidative damage. Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is a biomolecule that exists naturally in the human body and is present in every cell. It exists in a dance between its two common states, ubiquinone, and the active form ubiquinol. It acts as a potent antioxidant and functions critically in cellular energy generation. As the body ages, CoQ10 levels diminish, and our ability to convert CoQ10 into its active form also deteriorates. Because of this, CoQ10 is used widely as a dietary supplement to support various aspects of health and wellness and has been looked at extensively to see if it can help support sperm and egg quality or other aspects of male and female fertility.
- Sperm and egg cells require a lot of energy to develop and are prone to destructive oxidation.
- Coenzyme Q10 functions as an antioxidant and in the key energy-generating pathway within cells
- Levels of CoQ10 decrease as you age. Taking CoQ10 supplements can increase blood and tissue CoQ10 levels.
- CoQ10 supplementation has been shown to improve egg quality, sperm quality, and pregnancy rates.
- Sperm and eggs both take about 90 days to develop. For best results, fertility specialists recommend taking CoQ10 and other fertility supplements for 90+ days if possible.