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Welcome back to another PQQ video: the intergalactic vitamin, the vitamin that has been found in space dust. Now, in this video, we're going to look at the top 10 PQQ-containing foods so you can maximize your diet to optimize the amount of PQQ you're taking in your foods.
Okay, so before we start, we'll have a quick recap of what PQQ is and why it's so important for our health. Now, PQQ is very important for our mitochondria; it's actually involved in the process of mitogenesis, that is, the creation of new mitochondria. Mitochondria are involved in energy production in the cell, so if we're feeling tired or sluggish, then there's probably a problem with our mitochondria, and supplementing with PQQ could be a good idea.
Also, PQQ is a fantastic antioxidant; it mops up those dangerous free radicals which can damage our cells. Free radicals are formed when we create energy in our cells; they're like the pollution from this process, and it's very important we have efficient antioxidant systems in place to mop up excess free radicals. This is something that PQQ does fantastically well as well—it's a great antioxidant. If you're interested in learning more about PQQ, click on this link. This is a video that we've done previously on PQQ and mitochondrial health.
Now, before we jump into our top 10, I just want to make a few things clear. The foods listed will be in micrograms per kilo. Now, we know what a kilo looks like; that's quite a lot of food. But micrograms? That's a very small amount. A thousand micrograms are in one milligram, and in these capsules of PQQ, they're 20 milligrams. Okay, so to match the amount in these capsules, you're going to have to have a lot of these foods.
So, without further ado, let's jump into our top 10.
Coming in at number 10 is Bugs Bunny's favorite food: carrots, with a PQQ content of 17 micrograms per kilo.
Coming in at number 9 are fava or broad beans, with a PQQ content of 18 micrograms per kilo.
Number 8 is tofu, with a PQQ content of 24 micrograms per kilo.
Coming in at joint 7 is papaya, with a PQQ content of 27 micrograms per kilo. Also coming in at number 7 is kiwi fruit, with a PQQ content of 27 micrograms per kilo.
At number 6, we have the Japanese equivalent of broccoli: green peppers, with a PQQ content of 28 micrograms per kilo.
At number 5, we have green tea, with a PQQ content of 30 micrograms per kilo.
At number 4, we have parsley, with a PQQ content of 34 micrograms per kilo.
At number 3, we have natto, or fermented soybeans, with a PQQ content of 61 micrograms per kilo. Now, I know the smell is strong and the texture is slimy, but this Japanese superfood could add years to your life.
At number 2, we have human breast milk—not something you can buy from your local grocery store—with a PQQ content of between 140 and 180 micrograms per kilo.
And at number 1, we have cocoa powder, or if you prefer, dark chocolate. Maple cocoa powder has a whopping PQQ content of 800 micrograms per kilo.
So there you have the top PQQ-containing foods. If you're feeling a bit run down, a bit fatigued, and your mitochondria are a bit sluggish, treat them with some dark chocolate.
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