Jun 12, 2013 CoQ 10 (Ubiquinone) can help in leading an active healthy life CoQ 10 is Coenzyme 10 and also goes by the name ubiquinone. This enzyme is naturally found in mitochondria, where all the important metabolic pathways are performed in a cell. This substance helps in metabolizing the food and providing energy for the cell to perform its function and overall to the body in order for our daily routine to occur. This enzyme helps in maintaining a healthy heart because it causes oxidation of fats. It also functions as an anti-inflammatory when combined with Vitamin E and therefore reduces diseases caused by degeneration. It is also helpful in cases of migraines and slows down the progression of Parkinson’s disease. This enzyme helps in enhancing enzymes that are already present in the body and therefore added amounts of it in the body can help in leading an active and healthy life.