Antioxidant
CoQ10 (Ubiquinone/Ubiquinol)
Also known as: Coenzyme Q10, Ubiquinone, Ubiquinol, CoQ10
A
Evidence
Ubiquinol is the reduced, active form of CoQ10 that plays a critical role in cellular energy production via the mitochondrial electron transport chain and serves as a lipid-soluble antioxidant. It is more bioavailable than standard ubiquinone (oxidized CoQ10), particularly in aging populations.
Primary uses
- Heart health
- Energy
- Statin support
- Fertility
- Energy production
- Exercise capacity
- Antioxidant
- Blood pressure
- Egg quality
- Sperm quality
- Mitochondrial function
- Age-related fertility
How it works
- Electron carrier in mitochondria
- Lipid-soluble antioxidant
- ATP production
- Statins deplete CoQ10
Dosage
- Typical range
- 100-300 mg daily
- Timing
- With fat-containing meal
- With food
- Yes, fat improves absorption
- Duration
- Safe long-term
- Special populations
- Statin users, heart patients, over 40
Forms
- Ubiquinol
- Ubiquinone
- Ubiquinone (oxidized)· 70/100
- Ubiquinol (reduced form)· 70/100
- Softgel· 70/100
- Capsule· 70/100
- Liquid· 70/100
Safety
Common side effects
- Well tolerated
- Insomnia if late
Contraindications
- None
Evidence notes
Essential for energy and heart
Grade A: Multiple well-designed human trials support the main claims.
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