Coenzyme Q10 is essential for our life. It is found in every single
human cell, where it is jointly responsible for energy production and at the
same time acts as a powerful antioxidant against so-called free radicals. But
you can already guess: Over the years, the useful vital substance decreases.
Renowned experts around the world are studying the consequences for our body.
Among them is Luca Tiano, professor at the University of Ancona, Italy, and
board member of the International Coenzyme Q10 Association (ICQA). “We
have been working with him at Beiersdorf for about six years,” reports Dr.
Julia Weise. “In 2019, using a skin aging cell model, we were able to
prove that there is a direct connection between the decrease in Q10 and
so-called cell senescence [Latin senescere = to grow old, to age]. While our
cells divide and renew themselves regularly when we are young, this ability
diminishes in cells with less Q10.” But that’s not all, adds Alexandra
Vogelsang, R&D Senior Engineer: “Senescent cells don’t just stop
dividing. They even secrete inflammatory messenger substances that have a
detrimental effect on the cells and their environment.”