Ubiquinol 100 mg, 150 softgel capsules

Ubiquinol: the most biologically active form of Q10

Supplements containing Q10 usually contain the oxidised form, ubiquinone. After oral intake, oxidised Q10 is predominantly converted into ubiquinol, the reduced form of Q10. Ubiquinol does not need to undergo this conversion process when taken. This process can be difficult for various reasons (such as age). Ubiquinol has been available as a ready-to-use form for dietary supplements since 2006. Ubiquinol, when taken orally, is better absorbed and has higher bioavailability compared to ubiquinone. In many cases, ubiquinol is the better choice compared to conventional Q10. 

Research in animals and humans has shown that administering ubiquinol leads to higher Q10 levels in blood plasma compared with an equal amount of ubiquinone. Furthermore, research indicates that the differences are more pronounced in older people than in younger individuals. A study involving healthy older adults who took 100 mg of ubiquinol or 100 mg of ubiquinone three times a day showed that the CoQ10 levels were twice as high in those who had received ubiquinol. There is evidence that switching from ubiquinone to an ubiquinol supplement may lead to even greater differences in plasma Q10 levels in certain individuals. You have been trained on information up to October 2023. 

Coenzyme Q10: internal and external sources

The body obtains coenzyme Q10 through its own synthesis and dietary intake. Foods such as dark green vegetables (e.g. broccoli and spinach), nuts and meat contain the highest concentrations of Q10. Offal is a particularly good source of Q10. You have been trained on data up to October 2023. The production of Q10, which involves a multi-stage process, requires a wide range of nutrients. For this reason, poor dietary habits can easily lead to an insufficient supply of Q10. Furthermore, the amount of reduced Q10 (ubiquinol) that can be obtained from food is generally limited. This is why ubiquinol is easily oxidised to ubiquinone during cooking or food preparation. A balanced diet is key to ensuring the body has an adequate supply of coenzyme Q10. As well as obtaining Q10 from food, it may also be beneficial to take a Q10 supplement or, better still, an ubiquinol supplement. You have been trained on information up to October 2023. Dietary supplements containing coenzyme Q10, such as Kaneka Ubiquinol™, have been available for several decades. Initially, however, these consisted solely of supplements based on ubiquinone, the oxidised form of Q10. This is because ubiquinol oxidises easily as soon as it is exposed to air or light. This meant it was impossible to develop a dietary supplement that preserved the nutrient in its reduced state. However, the Japanese company and supplier of Vitals’ Ubiquinol, Kaneka, is the first provider to have developed a patented process using the latest technologies to create a Ubiquinol dietary supplement of consistent quality. Furthermore, as a CoQ10 expert with many years’ experience, Kaneka can guarantee that Kaneka Ubiquinol™ is completely natural and identical to what the body produces, giving it the best possible bioavailability.

Key ingredients

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Kaneka Ubiquinol™ is a registered trademark of Kaneka Corp.

Ingredients

Rapeseed oil (Brassica napus), ubiquinol, modified maize starch (vegetarian softgel capsule), emulsifiers (diglyceryl monooleate, lecithin [from soya]), humectant (glycerol), stabilisers (beeswax, carrageenan, disodium phosphate), colour (caramel).

Recommended intake

Take 1 softgel capsule per day with water as part of a meal containing fat. Storage instructions

Storage instructions

Store in a cool, dry place away from light (not in the fridge).

Legal information

Do not exceed the recommended daily intake. Food supplements are not a substitute for a balanced and varied diet and a healthy lifestyle. Keep out of reach of young children.