Pyrroloquinoline Quinone

AntioxidantFirmness / Aging

INCI: Pyrroloquinoline Quinone Disodium Salt

In short · TL;DR

Category

Antioxidant

Effect

Mitochondrial biogenesis inducer, NGF production, potent antioxidant

Concentration

0.01-0.1%

Effect

Mitochondrial biogenesis inducer, NGF production, potent antioxidant

Mechanism

PGC-1α activation → mitochondrial biogenesis → cellular ATP boost

Typical concentration

0.01-0.1%

Onset

4-8 weeks for metabolism/firmness

Cautions

High redox potential, oxidation-sensitive

Evidence & references

J. Nutr. Biochem. 2010: PGC-1α-dependent mitochondrial biogenesis

This page is reference information and does not guarantee efficacy. Figures vary by test conditions (in vitro / manufacturer / concentration). It does not indicate pharmaceutical efficacy.

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