Pyrroloquinoline quinone aka PQQ is a chemical found in
plants that is a key factor in stimulating cell growth, differentiation and survival. PQQ is also a strong antioxidant that is
capable of continuous cycling much more than other antioxidants. For example, PQQ can quench free radicals
over 20,000 times compared to only 4 for vitamin C.
Although you may not heard of it before – PQQ plays a
critical role in human nutrition and is found in all plant foods in very small
amounts. If PQQ is completed removed
from the diet it leads to slowing of growth, decreased immunity, and abnormal
reproductive function.
Cellular Energy
Production
PQQ promotes the generation of new mitochondria within cells
– including aging cells. This is a
very important benefit because cells derive their energy from mitochondria and
mitochondrial function decreases with aging and is one of the key factors in
cellular aging and dysfunction.
Research on PQQ
PQQ has a wide range of physiological effects can be extremely
helpful for conditions related to low mitochondrial function including aging,
along with many brain and neurological disease along with other chronic
degenerative diseases. Most research
has focused on how PQQ protects memory and cognition during aging.
PQQ is particularly effective when combined with ubiquinol
which is the activated form of Coenzyme Q10.
In a study with over 70 people between the ages of 40 – 70, 20mg per day
of PQQ resulted in significant improvements in cognitive function, but in the
group receiving 20mg of PQQ AND 300mg of Ubiquinol the results were very
dramatic.
PQQ has been shown to go to work immediately. In one study subjects were given a single
dose of .2mg per kilogram of bodyweight and then measurements were taken over
the next 48 hours. The measurements
showed a significant increase in antioxidant potential from this single
dosage. The same group was given an
even higher single dose and measurements showed a significant decrease in C-reactive
protein and interleukin 6 72 hours later which are key markers for
inflammation.
Other Benefits of PQQ
PQQ has also been shown to lower LDL (bad cholesterol) on
par with Statin Drugs but with no side effects!
Lowers risk of Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s
Increases Nerve Growth Factor
Dosage
Studies show the best results with 10 – 20mg per day (nice
because it is a very small pill!) and even better when combined with 300mg of
Ubiquinol. For even stronger results
combine with Berberine – see this blog post on Berberine - http://workoutanytime.blogspot.com/2018/04/berberine-for-cancer-prevention-anxiety.html
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