{"id":628582,"date":"2024-06-27T09:30:05","date_gmt":"2024-06-27T13:30:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=628582"},"modified":"2026-03-23T16:11:54","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T20:11:54","slug":"coq10-foods","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/coq10-foods\/","title":{"rendered":"6 CoQ10-rich foods"},"content":{"rendered":"

Coenzyme Q10, also known as ubiquinol or CoQ10, is an antioxidant that the human body naturally produces. It\u2019s present in all human tissues and organs but is most concentrated in the heart, liver, kidneys, pancreas, and skeletal muscle. CoQ10 is essential for your body to maintain healthy tissues and organs. Additionally, <\/span>research shows<\/span> it neutralizes free radicals and may help treat or prevent diseases, particularly heart disease.<\/span><\/p>\n

In addition to the CoQ10 your body makes, it\u2019s available from food sources and over-the-counter (OTC) supplements. Foods such as meat, fatty fish, legumes, nuts, seeds, and oils are particularly rich in CoQ10.<\/span><\/p>\n

Foods that are high in CoQ10<\/span><\/h2>\n

If you eat a healthy, balanced diet, you\u2019re likely already consuming CoQ10. But if you\u2019re looking to increase your intake, these foods contain moderate to high amounts of CoQ10, according to a <\/span>review<\/span> published in <\/span>Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition<\/span><\/i>.<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Organ meats<\/span><\/h3>\n

Meat is the richest source of dietary CoQ10. Various types and cuts of meat provide CoQ10, but organ meats are often at the top. Specifically, liver and heart from beef, pork, and chicken are highest in CoQ10, with more than 50 milligrams (mg) per kilogram (kg).<\/span><\/p>\n

Organ meats are nutrient-dense foods\u2014they may be more nutritious than muscle meats. In addition to CoQ10, organ meats provide nutrients like protein, vitamin B12, iron, selenium, zinc, and vitamin K.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Meat, dairy, and eggs<\/span><\/h3>\n

Organ meats aren\u2019t widely consumed in some places. If you don\u2019t eat organ meats, you can still get CoQ10 from other animal products. Meat is the best food source of CoQ10, but some dairy products and eggs also provide some of this nutrient:<\/span><\/p>\n