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Supplement

CoQ10 (Ubiquinol)

Mitochondrial spark plug

The reduced active form of Coenzyme Q10 essential for cellular energy production. Levels decline with age and statin use.

Mechanisms

  • Electron transport chain
  • ATP synthesis
  • Antioxidant protection
  • Heart energy

Dosing

Typical dose

100–300mg

Timing

Ubiquinol is 8x more bioavailable than ubiquinone. Take with fat.

Synergies

PQQ (Pyrroloquinoline Quinone)

CoQ10 and PQQ work synergistically for mitochondrial function

Strong
Alpha Lipoic Acid

Alpha Lipoic Acid recycling enhances CoQ10 antioxidant function

Moderate

Research

RCT2014

Coenzyme Q10 therapy in patients with heart failure

Mortensen SA et al·JACC Heart Failure

CoQ10 supplementation reduced major adverse cardiovascular events in heart failure