GLAUCOMA

Glaucoma is an eye disease that can cause vision loss. 

One reason this happens is because tiny cells in the eye, called retinal ganglion cells (RGCs), do not get enough energy and start to die. 

This is linked to problems in mitochondria, which are like tiny power plants inside cells. 

Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is a natural substance that helps keep mitochondria healthy. 

Here’s how it helps protect the eyes:

✅ Boosts Energy: Helps mitochondria produce energy, keeping RGCs functioning.

✅ Fights Damage: Acts as an antioxidant, blocking harmful molecules that can hurt eye cells.

✅ Prevents Cell Death: Stops harmful signals that tell cells to die, protecting vision.

✅ Supports Mitochondria: Helps grow and maintain healthy mitochondria.

✅ Reduces Toxicity: Lowers excess glutamate, preventing further eye damage.

In addition, vitamin E helps the body absorb CoQ10 better, making it more effective, especially in eye drops.

References:

Lee, D., Shim, M. S., Kim, K. Y., Noh, Y. H., Kim, H., Kim, S. Y., ... & Ju, W. K. (2014). Coenzyme Q10 inhibits glutamate excitotoxicity and oxidative stress–mediated mitochondrial alteration in a mouse model of glaucoma. Investigative ophthalmology & visual science, 55(2), 993-1005.

Martucci, A., & Nucci, C. (2019). Evidence on neuroprotective properties of coenzyme Q10 in the treatment of glaucoma. Neural regeneration research, 14(2), 197-200.

Parisi, V., Centofanti, M., Gandolfi, S., Marangoni, D., Rossetti, L., Tanga, L., ... & Falsini, B. (2014). Effects of coenzyme Q10 in conjunction with vitamin E on retinal-evoked and cortical-evoked responses in patients with open-angle glaucoma. Journal of Glaucoma, 23(6), 391-404.