Definition of COENZYME

Other Words from coenzyme

coenzymatic \ (ˌ)kō-ˌen-zə-ˈma-tik

, -(ˌ)zī- \ adjective

coenzymatically \ (ˌ)kō-ˌen-zə-ˈma-ti-k(ə-)lē

, -(ˌ)zī- \ adverb

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One such protein was methyl-coenzyme M reductase, which is involved in transforming carbon dioxide into methane. — Quanta Magazine, "Below Our Feet, a World of Hidden Life," 16 June 2015 Basis by Elysium Health, for example, is a supplement that's shown to increase NAD+ levels, a critical coenzyme in every cell in our bodies. — Markham Heid, Good Housekeeping, "8 Easy Tricks for a Much Happier Day," 6 Aug. 2018 Another way to combat aging is to flood the body with the the coenzyme NAD+, which helps to keep cell function running smoothly. — Sophie Weiner, Popular Mechanics, "How Scientists Will Beat Aging in Our Lifetimes," 4 Nov. 2017 Just some of the things NAD+ helps with: DNA HEALTH Our bodies have built-in processes for fixing DNA errors, and these systems need the do-it-all coenzyme in order to work. — Good Housekeeping, "Unlocking Your Body’s Potential to Live Healthier, Longer," 12 June 2018 Bentley still takes five supplements a day: a multivitamin to prevent dry eyes, magnesium to prevent cramps while exercising, red yeast rice to prevent diabetes, coenzyme Q10 for overall health and vitamin D based on her doctor's recommendation. — Liz Szabo, CNN, "Enthusiasm over vitamins often outpaces evidence, experts say," 13 Apr. 2018 Bentley still takes five supplements a day: a multivitamin to prevent dry eyes, magnesium to prevent cramps while exercising, red yeast rice to prevent diabetes, coenzyme Q10 for overall health and vitamin D based on her doctor's recommendation. — Liz Szabo, CNN, "Enthusiasm over vitamins often outpaces evidence, experts say," 13 Apr. 2018 Bentley still takes five supplements a day: a multivitamin to prevent dry eyes, magnesium to prevent cramps while exercising, red yeast rice to prevent diabetes, coenzyme Q10 for overall health and vitamin D based on her doctor's recommendation. — Liz Szabo, CNN, "Enthusiasm over vitamins often outpaces evidence, experts say," 13 Apr. 2018 Bentley still takes five supplements a day: a multivitamin to prevent dry eyes, magnesium to prevent cramps while exercising, red yeast rice to prevent diabetes, coenzyme Q10 for overall health and vitamin D based on her doctor's recommendation. — Liz Szabo, CNN, "Enthusiasm over vitamins often outpaces evidence, experts say," 13 Apr. 2018

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