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 supplements are often used for energy, memory, enhanced focus, and overall brain health.
PQQ is an antioxidant and based on research, it shows to be more powerful at fighting free radicals than vitamin C.
PQQ might lower inflammation by lowering the C-reactive protein, interleukin-6, and other markers in your blood.
Studies show that PQQ raises blood flow to the cerebral cortex. This is the part of your brain that helps with attention, thinking, and memory. This supplement also seems to prevent memory problems in older people.