Ubiquinone
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| Term | Ubiquinone |
| Short definition | ubiquinone - (pronounced) (yoo-BIH-kwih-NONE) nutrient that the body needs in small amounts to function and stay healthy. Ubiquinone helps mitochondria (small structures in the cell) make energy. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
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ubiquinone - (pronounced) (yoo-BIH-kwih-NONE) nutrient that the body needs in small amounts to function and stay healthy. Ubiquinone helps mitochondria (small structures in the cell) make energy. It is an antioxidant that helps prevent cell damage from free radicals (highly reactive chemicals). Ubiquinone is fat-soluble (can dissolve in fats and oils) and is found in oily fish, beef, soybeans, peanuts, and spinach. It is being studied to prevent and treat some types of cancer and heart disease, and to reduce side effects caused by some cancer treatments. Also called coenzyme Q10, CoQ10, Q10 and vitamin Q10
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