Product Review:CoQ10 and Ubiquinol Supplements Review
Initial Posting: 12/16/16 Last Update: 3/13/18
Choosing the Right CoQ10 or Ubiquinol Supplement
Choose the Best CoQ10 or Ubiquinol Supplement -- and Save Money!
Products Vary in Quality, Absorption, and Cost
Find Out Now If Yours Passed or Failed!
Products Vary in Quality, Absorption, and Cost
Find Out Now If Yours Passed or Failed!
Brands compared in report
 | 21st Century CoQ-10 |
 | Berkley & Jensen [BJ's] CoQ10 |
 | ChewQ |
 | CVS Pharmacy CoQ10 |
 | CVS/Pharmacy Health CoQ-10 200 mg |
 | Doctor's Best High Absorption CoQ10 |
 | Doctor's Best VESIsorb |
 | Dr. Mercola Ubiquinol |
 | Finest Nutrition (Walgreens) Co Q-10 |
 | Finest Nutrition [Walgreens] Co Q-10 300 mg |
 | Garden of Life RAW CoQ10 |
 | GNC CoQ-10 100 mg |
 | GNC CoQ-10 200 mg |
 | Healthy Origins Ubiquinol |
 | Jarrow Formulas Ubiquinol QH-Gummies |
 | Kirkland Signature CoQ10 (Costco) |
 | Maxi Health Maxi Co-200 Maxicaps |
 | Member's Mark (Sam's Club) CoQ-10 |
| Nature's Bounty Co Q-10 100 mg | |
| Nature's Bounty Co Q-10 200 mg | |
 | NOW CoQ10 |
 | Nutrifii Biopro-Q |
 | NutriGold CoQ10 Gold |
 | PacificCoast NutriLabs (PCNL) CoQ10 Platinum |
 | PipingRock.com Advanced Ubiquinol |
 | Pure Encapsulations Ubiquinol-QH |
| Puritan's Pride CO Q-10 100 mg | |
| Puritan's Pride CO Q-10 200 mg | |
| Puritan's Pride Ubiquinol | |
 | QGel Mega 100 Coenzyme Q10 |
 | Qunol Liquid CoQ10 |
 | Qunol Mega CoQ10 |
 | Qunol Ultra CoQ10 |
 | Shaklee CoQHeart |
| Solgar Ubiquinol | |
 | Spring Valley [Walmart] CoQ10 200 mg |
 | Spring Valley (Walmart) CoQ10 |
 | Stop Aging Now Max Q10 Ultra |
 | Swanson Ultra CoQ10 |
 | Trader Joe's Co Enzyme Q 10 |
 | USANA CoQuinone 30 |
 | Vitacost Ubiquinol CoQH |
 | Vitafusion CoQ10 |
 | Vitamin World Co Q-10 100 mg |
 | Vitamin World Co Q-10 200 mg |
 | Vitamin World Ubiquinol |
 | Viva Labs CoQ10 |
 | Webber Naturals CoenzymeQ10 200 mg |
 | Well at Walgreens CoQ-10 |
 | Xymogen CoQmax CF |
More about this report
CoQ10 and its activated form, ubiquinol, are among the most popular supplements in the U.S. They may be useful in treating congestive heart failure and preliminary evidence suggests other uses including improving "vitality," reversing side-effects of "statin" drugs, and preventing migraine headaches.
But choosing the best CoQ10 or ubiquinol product can be difficult. Among the 44 products tested in this Review alone, the suggested daily serving size ranged from 30 mg to 400 mg and many of the CoQ10 and ubiquinol products reviewed included "solubility enhancers" which may significantly increase absorption but can also cause side-effects of which you need to be aware. In an addition, our tests revealed that one product contained less CoQ10 than claimed -- just 78% of the amount listed on the label.
Among the products which passed our tests and were CL Approved, we found that you can pay as little as 7 cents (or over $2) per 100 mg of CoQ10. The cost to get the same amount of ubiquinol, which tends to be a more expensive ingredient, ranged from 27 cents to $2.65. You can save a lot of money by choosing the right supplement!
You must join to get the full test results for CoQ10 and ubiquinol supplements along with ConsumerLab.com recommendations and quality ratings. You will get results for 18 CoQ10 and ubiquinol supplements selected by ConsumerLab.com and for 26 others which passed testing in our voluntary Quality Certification Program, as well as information about six products that are very similar to ones that passed our tests.
In this comprehensive review, you'll discover:
In this comprehensive review, you'll discover:
- Which CoQ10 and ubiquinol supplements failed testing and which passed
- CL's Top Picks, representing the best CoQ10 and ubiquinol supplements at lowest cost
- Which supplements have special ingredients which may increase their absorption (such as polysorbate 80) and/or bioavailability (such as black pepper extract) — and the pros and cons of these formulas
- CoQ10 and ubiquinol dosing for treating specific conditions
- How to take CoQ10 and ubiquinol to reduce side-effects and enhance absorption
- CoQ10 side-effects, drug interactions, and cautions
Related questions and answers
- What is the difference between CoQ10 and ubiquinol? >>
- Are supplements which claim increased absorption or improved bioavailability telling the truth? Is it worth paying more for these? Are there concerns? >>
- When taking a statin drug like Lipitor or Crestor, are there supplements I should avoid, or be taking? >>
- When taking a water-soluble version of CoQ10, do I still need to take it with food? >>
- I take insulin (Humalog) for diabetes. Are there supplements which could affect my blood sugar levels, and how much insulin I need to take? >>
- Do any supplements really help with brain function, like memory and cognition? >>
- Which supplements have been shown to be helpful for autism? >>
- I take warfarin (Coumadin), an anticoagulant drug. Are there supplements I should avoid, or be taking, due to this drug? >>
- How do I choose the best CoQ10 supplement? >>
- What is PQQ? Does it help with aging and memory? Is it similar to CoQ10? >>
- Do I need to divide my daily 300 mg dose of CoQ10 into smaller doses, or can I take it all at once? >>
- Do any supplements help with migraines? >>
- I have low blood pressure. Are there any supplements I should avoid? >>
- Is there a lab test that can measure CoQ10 in the blood? Can it help to determine the dosage I should take for a certain condition, like heart failure? >>
- Does taking natural versus synthetic CoQ10 make a difference? How do you know which product is natural or synthetic? >>
- Could my CoQ10 supplement be causing my insomnia? >>
- Could my CoQ10 supplement be making me nauseous? >>
- Is it worth paying more for "pharmaceutical grade" CoQ10? What about "natural" or "live source" CoQ10? >>
- Is MitoQ a better form of CoQ10? >>
- I take ubiquinol to replenish CoQ10 depleted by my statin. I also take curcumin (from turmeric). Since they both manage free radicals, do I need to take the curcumin? >>
- Do any supplements help with gum disease or periodontitis? >>
- Do any supplements help for tinnitus? Is it true that some supplements can cause tinnitus? >>
- Is it safe to take CoQ10 while taking blood thinners like warfarin or Plavix (clopidogrel)? >>
- Which supplements can help to lower blood pressure? >>
- I take a supplement containing a "proprietary formula" which lists many ingredients. Can ConsumerLab test the contents so I'll know the amounts of each ingredient? >>
- Are CoQ10 and ubiquinol safe to take for a long period of time? Should I give it a rest period? >>
- Are there negative interactions between the following supplements I take twice each day, as well as 60 mg of beta-sitosterol with dinner: Vitamin C (500 mg), CoQ10 (100 mg), grape seed extract (100 mg), fish oil (500 mg), vitamin D3/calcium/magnesium/zinc (200 IU/333 mg/113 mg/5mg)? >>
- Does CoQ10 reduce wrinkles, increase skin elasticity, or tighten the skin? Are there any other supplements that can help? >>
- Is it safe to take Bioperine (which contains piperine from black pepper)? >>
- What is "nano" CoQ10? Is it better than other CoQ10 formulations? >>
- Which supplements can help lower or control my blood sugar? >>
- Can I take CoQ10 at the same time as my statin, or should I take them separately? >>
- I've heard it's best to take fat-soluble supplements, like CoQ10, curcumin, and vitamin D, with fats or oils to increase absorption. Would taking them with a fish oil capsule be enough? >>
- Which supplements help to improve energy and decrease fatigue? >>
- Can taking CoQ10 affect my thyroid levels or interact with my thyroid medication? >>
- Can CoQ10 or ubiquinol be ruined by heat? I recently purchased several bottles of Qunol Plus from Costco.com and they arrived hot. The soft gels are not melted, but I am concerned. >>
- What are CoQ10 side effects? >>
- Can CoQ10 help lower homocysteine levels? >>
- I recently bought a CoQ10 supplement on Amazon. The manufacture date was hidden under a sticker, but was 13 months ago. No "Best By" date is listed. Is this product still good to use?
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