Pyrroloquinoline Quinone Disodium Salt (PQQ)

PQQ protects cells in the body from oxidative damage and supports the metabolism of energy and healthy aging. It is also considered a novel cofactor with antioxidant and B vitamin-like activity. It promotes cognitive health and memory by combatting mitochondrial dysfunction and protecting neurons from oxidative damage.

PQQ supplements are often used for energy, memory, enhanced focus, and overall brain health. PQQ is pyrroloquinoline quinone. It is sometimes called methoxatin, pyrroloquinoline quinone disodium salt, and a longevity vitamin. It is a compound made by bacteria and is found in fruits and vegetables.

PQQ in bacteria helps them digest alcohol and sugar, which makes energy. This energy helps them survive and grow. Animals and plants don’t use PQQ the same way that bacteria do, but it is a growth factor that helps plants and animals grow. It also seems to help them tolerate stress.

Plants absorb PQQ from the bacteria in the soil. They use it to grow, which is then found in fruits and vegetables.

It’s also often found in breast milk. This is probably because it is absorbed from the fruits and vegetables consumed and passed into milk.

PQQ supplements are claimed to increase energy levels, mental focus, and longevity, but you may wonder whether there’s any merit to these claims.

Some people say that PQQ is an essential vitamin because at least one animal enzyme needs PQQ to make other compounds. Animals seem to need it for normal growth and development, but while you often have PQQ in your body, it’s unclear whether it's vital for people.

When your body breaks down food into energy, it also makes free radicals. Normally your body can get rid of free radicals, but if there are too many, they can cause damage, which can lead to chronic diseases. Antioxidants fight free radicals.

PQQ is an antioxidant and based on research, it shows to be more powerful at fighting free radicals than vitamin C.