PQQ occurs naturally in many foods, such as fermented foods, vegetables and fruits, but its concentration may be too low in some diets.
PQQ properties:
PQQ exhibits extremely potent antioxidant activity, catalyzing numerous redox reactions and neutralizing free radicals that damage cells.
PQQ is capable of carrying out some 20,000 catalytic reactions, compared to just 4 reactions that vitamin C performs under the same conditions.
Studies have shown that PQQ promotes the growth of nerve cells, which may be beneficial in treating cognitive disorders and dementia.
PQQ stimulates the growth of neurons, increasing their synthesis by up to 40 times.
PQQ also acts as a cofactor in the regeneration of mitochondria in aging cells, increasing the activity of mitochondria-related enzymes and stimulating their growth.
Studies show that PQQ supplementation can increase the number of mitochondria in the liver by 20-30%.
PQQ application:
Pyrroloquinoline disodium salt is a popular ingredient in dietary supplements to support heart health, cognitive function, improve sleep quality and reduce fatigue.
In the US, it is used as an ingredient in energy drinks, sports drinks, electrolyte drinks and bottled water.
In the European Union and Canada, it is available as a dietary supplement or natural health product.
