Shilajit has been shown to help restore and sustain cellular energy. The latest studies reveal that when shilajit is combined with CoQ10, cellular energy gains substantially increase.

In a breakthrough preliminary study, the combination of CoQ10 and shilajit produced a 56% increase in cellular energy production in the brain - 40% better than CoQ10 alone. In muscle there was a 144% increase, or 27% better than CoQ10 alone.(2)

Researchers have found that shilajit works to boost CoQ10s beneficial effects by:

1. Stabilizing CoQ10 in its superior ubiquinol form, thereby prolonging its action at the cellular level.(3,4)

2. Facilitating more efficient delivery of CoQ10 into the mitochondria, resulting in greater cellular energy output.(5-9)

Scientific analysis shows that shilajit itself is rich in essential compounds that promote mitochondrial metabolism. Part of shilajits beneficial effects derives from its ability to help the mitochondria convert fats and sugars into adenosine triphosphate, or ATP - the bodys main source of energy.(5-9)

Combining ubiquinol CoQ10 with shilajit generates a powerful synergy that supports more youthful cellular energy production than CoQ10 alone.(2,4,5) What is more, Life Extension has added this novel ingredient to its CoQ10 formulations without increasing the price.

The mitochondria are the cells energy powerhouses, and coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is an essential component of healthy mitochondrial function.*

CoQ10 is required to convert fats and sugars into cellular energy, yet the natural production of CoQ10 declines precipitously with advancing age. When the body has an ample amount of CoQ10 the mitochondria can work most efficiently throughout the entire body including the most densely populated area, the heart.*

CoQ10 is also a potent antioxidant, helping protect the proteins, lipids and DNA of mitochondria from oxidation, and supporting mitochondrial function.*

More humans are supplementing with coenzyme Q10 than ever before. One reason is the increased awareness that the “statin” drugs used to lower LDL and cholesterol deplete the body of CoQ10. What most doctors do not know, however, is that normal aging may result in more of a reduction in CoQ10 than taking statin drugs.*

For example, while statin drugs have been shown to reduce plasma CoQ10 by 40%, the aging process reduces CoQ10 levels in the heart muscle wall by 72%. What is particularly frightening is the thought of people taking statin drugs who fail to supplement with CoQ10. The CoQ10 deficit caused by the dual affects of aging and statin drug use could result in severe depletion of cellular vitality.*

When coenzyme Q10 is orally ingested, only a certain percentage is actually absorbed into the bloodstream. Findings in human subjects indicate that higher doses of CoQ10 provide significantly better effects than the doses that supplement users typically take.

Ingredients:
Each softgel contains:
Calories 2
---Calories from Fat 2
Total Fat 0.2g
Ubiquinol 50mg
---(as Kaneka QH™ Ubiquinol)
PrimaVie Shilajit fulvic acid complex 50mg
Other ingredients: sunflower oil, gelatin, glycerin, purified water, yellow beeswax, caramel color.
Contains NO: milk, egg, fish, peanuts, crustacean shellfish (lobster, crab, shrimp), soybeans, tree nuts, wheat, yeast, gluten, corn, rice, sugar, and no artificial sweeteners, flavors, or preservatives.

Recommended Use:
Adults: Take one softgel once or twice daily with food and a glass of water, or as recommended by a healthcare practitioner.

Warning:
Individuals with kidney stones, gout, or high uric acid levels should not take this product. Keep out of reach of children. Do not exceed recommended dose. Do not purchase if outer seal is broken or damaged. If you have a bad reaction to the product, discontinue use immediately. When using nutritional supplements, please inform your physician if you are undergoing treatment for a medical condition or are pregnant or lactating.

References:
1. Systemic CoQ level in animals: Part II. Unpublished study. Natreon, Inc.; 2007.
2. Pharmacologyonline. 2009;1:817-25.
3. Pharmacologyonline. 2009;2:690-8.
4. Electronic Journal of Biotechnology. 2008 Jul 15;11(3).
5. Ghosal S. Shilajit in Perspective. Alpha Science International Limited; 2006.
6. Sci Total Environ. 1987 Apr;62:347-54.
7. Environ Sci Technol. 2002 Jul 15;36(14):3170-5.
8. Environ Sci Technol. 2002 May 1;36(9):1939-46.
9. Environ Sci Technol. 2009 Feb 1;43(3):878-83.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.