Coenzyme Q10

Coenzyme Q10 is a naturally occurring compound found in every cell in the body, with the highest concentrations in the heart, liver, kidneys and muscles. It plays a central role in producing ATP, the molecule your cells use for energy, and also functions as a powerful antioxidant alongside vitamin E.

Your body produces CoQ10 naturally, but production declines with age. By your 40s, CoQ10 levels may be significantly lower than in your 20s. Statin medications, widely prescribed for cholesterol management, further reduce CoQ10 levels as they inhibit the same pathway the body uses to produce it.

This supplement provides 100mg of CoQ10 per capsule in the ubiquinone form. Ubiquinone is the oxidised form of CoQ10, which the body converts to the active ubiquinol form after absorption. At 100mg per capsule, it provides a meaningful dose in a clean formulation with no unnecessary fillers.

CoQ10 is fat soluble, so absorption improves when taken with a meal that contains dietary fat. If you are taking a higher dose, splitting it across the day rather than taking it all at once allows the body to absorb a greater proportion.

Most people notice improvements in energy levels within 4 to 8 weeks of consistent use. CoQ10 is well tolerated and considered safe for long term supplementation.

Take 1 capsule with breakfast for general support, or 2 capsules with breakfast if you are on statins or experiencing fatigue.

CoQ10 is fat soluble, so taking it with a meal that includes some dietary fat helps your body absorb it more effectively. Morning dosing supports daytime energy production.

If your healthcare practitioner has recommended a higher therapeutic dose (200mg or more), it is better to split the capsules across meals rather than taking them all at once. The body absorbs proportionally less from a single large dose.

CoQ10 does not cause dependency and can be taken on an ongoing basis. Effects on energy and cardiovascular markers typically develop over 4 to 8 weeks.