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What is "nano" CoQ10? Is it better than other CoQ10 formulations?

Medically reviewed and edited by Tod Cooperman, M.D.

Last Updated: 09/19/2019 | Initially Posted: 03/12/2016

CoQ10 and Ubiquinol Supplements Reviewed by ConsumerLab.com

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Nano formulations of CoQ10, such as NanoCoQ10, NanoCell-Q and VesiSorb CoQ10, involve microencapsulating tiny amounts of CoQ10 in various substances which supposedly make CoQ10 more dispersible in water and enhance its absorption. Unfortunately, the evidence supporting these nano formulations is not strong and is based on small, company-funded studies -- some of which do not appear to have been published. For more about this, see the Absorption, Formulation and Dose section of the CoQ10 and Ubiquinol Supplements Review.

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