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A study presented earlier this year by Canadian researchers has created a bit of a buzz in the fertility world.

The team reported that a supplement found in most health food stores might have the power to slow the aging of eggs in mice.

The results were so startling that researchers are now studying the potential of the supplement to help rejuvenate the eggs of older women who want to get pregnant.

The supplement is called Coenzyme Q10, or CoQ10. It’s a vitamin-like substance that helps produce energy in our cells and also acts as an antioxidant.

Levels of the substance drop as we age, but some studies have suggested that taking a supplement might help protect against heart attacks, lower blood pressure and cholesterol. Read more