When to take it
With a meal containing fat, in the morning or at lunch (in some people it disturbs sleep in the evening).
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LongevityModerate evidence
Coenzyme Q10
Also known as: CoQ10, ubiquinone, ubiquinol
Coenzyme Q10 is a compound the body makes itself; it is essential for energy production in the mitochondria and acts as an antioxidant. Its levels decline with age and with statin use.
What it is used for
- Add-on support in heart failure – moderate evidence (under medical supervision)
- Fewer migraine attacks – weak to moderate evidence
- Muscle complaints with statins – weak evidence, results are mixed
- Energy and fatigue in healthy people – weak evidence
Forms and how they differ
ubiquinone
oxidised form, most studied, cheaper
ubiquinol
reduced form, claimed to be better absorbed in older people
dissolved in oil / softgel
absorbed better than dry powder
Pairs well with
Omega-3 fatty acids, magnesium, vitamin E.
Do not combine / separate
Be careful with warfarin (it may reduce its effect) and with blood-pressure and diabetes medicines.
Watch out for
If you take anticoagulants, blood-pressure or diabetes medicines or chemotherapy, consult your doctor; also in pregnancy and with kidney or liver disease. With heart disease, never use it instead of prescribed treatment.
Safety
Do not exceed the label dose; it is usually well tolerated, occasionally causing digestive upset.
Practical tip
If you take a statin and have muscle pain, tell your doctor – you may try Q10, but not as a substitute for an examination.
Products containing Coenzyme Q10 19
Coenzyme Q10 ubiquinoneubiquinone
Coenzyme Q10 + Omega-3 fatty acids 60 mgubiquinone · 60 mg / capsule
Coenzyme Q10 10 mgubiquinone · 10 mg / capsule
Coenzyme Q10 + Tocotrienols 100 mgubiquinone · 100 mg / capsule
Coenzyme Q10 100 mgsolubilized ubiquinone · 100 mg / capsule
Coenzyme Q10 30 mgubiquinone · 30 mg / capsule
Coenzyme Q10 50 mgsolubilized ubiquinone · 50 mg / capsule
Coenzyme Q10 60 mgubiquinone · 60 mg / capsule
Coenzyme Q10 ubiquinone + cofactorsubiquinone + cofactors
Coenzyme Q10powder
Coenzyme Q10 100 mgliquid · 100 mg / serving
Coenzyme Q10 100 mgubiquinol (Kaneka) · 100 mg / capsule
Coenzyme Q10 200 mgubiquinol · 200 mg / capsule
Coenzyme Q10 100 mgubiquinone · 100 mg / capsule
Coenzyme Q10 200 mgubiquinone · 200 mg / capsule
Coenzyme Q10 200 mgubiquinone + lecithin · 200 mg / tablet
Omega-3 fatty acids + Coenzyme Q10krill oil
Turmeric + Coenzyme Q10blend
Coenzyme Q10 ubiquinolubiquinol
How to read the evidence rating
Strong evidenceModerate evidenceWeak evidenceNo evidence
Strong = several good human studies or official recommendations; moderate = promising but smaller studies; weak = few studies or mixed results; no evidence = claims not confirmed.
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From the same group
Agaricus blazeiWeak evidenceAlpha-lipoic acidModerate evidenceAstaxanthinWeak evidenceDNA protection blendNo evidenceErgothioneineWeak evidenceGlutathioneWeak evidence
Important notice
This information is educational and does not replace advice from a doctor or pharmacist. We do not give medicine dosages. Supplements are no substitute for a varied diet; if pregnant, breastfeeding, ill or on medication, consult a doctor first.