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CoQ10 and Ubiquinol Supplements Review

Find the Best CoQ10 and Ubiquinol. See Which CoQ10 and Ubiquinol Supplements Passed or Failed Our Tests and Which Are Top Picks

Reviewed and edited by Tod Cooperman, M.D.

Initially Posted: 07/19/2019 | Last Updated: 12/10/2020

CoQ10 and Ubiquinol Supplements Reviewed by ConsumerLab.com

Alphabetical list of CoQ10 and ubiquinol supplements compared in this review

21st Century CoQ-10

Bluebonnet CoQ10 60 mg Capsules

BulkSupplements.com Coenzyme Q10

CVS Health CoQ-10 50 mg

Doctor's BEST High Absorption CoQ10

GNC CoQ-10 400 mg

H2Q

Healthy Origins Natural Ubiquinol

Igennus VESIsorb Ubiquinol-QH

Jarrow Formulas QH-absorb® + PQQ

Kirkland Signature CoQ10 (Costco)

Life Extension Super Ubiquinol CoQ10 100 mg

Member's Mark CoQ-10 (Sam's Club)

Metagenics NanoCell-Q

Natural Factors Ubiquinol

Nature's Bounty Co Q-10 200 mg

NOW Ubiquinol CoQH-CF

Nutrilite Heart Health CoQ10

PipingRock.com CoQ-10 200 mg

Q10 for Pets - Unflavored Pure CoQ10

Q10 Vital

Qgel LiQH

QGel LiQsorb

Qunol Mega CoQ10 Ubiquinol

Spring Valley [Walmart] CoQ10 200 mg - Natural Flavors

Swanson Q-Gel Mega 200

USANA Coquinone 30

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Summary

What does CoQ10 do? People often take CoQ10 to offset a decline in natural levels which occurs with the use of statin (cholesterol-lowering) medication. Some take it to feel more energized or for a variety of other purposes. It may also modestly help with elevated cholesterol levels, migraine, and other conditions. The evidence supporting these uses remains preliminary, although it does benefit people with congestive heart failure (see What It Does). After being absorbed into the body, more than 90% of CoQ10 is converted to its active form, known as ubiquinol (CoQH2-10), which is also available as a supplement and appears to have greater bioavailability (i.e., it raises blood levels more) (see What It Is).
How much CoQ10 should I take? CoQ10 and ubiquinol are typically taken at a dose of 50 to 200 mg per day, although higher doses have been used (see Dosage).
What did CL's tests of CoQ10 show? In laboratory testing, one product was Not Approved, as it contained nearly twice its listed amount of CoQ10. Cost comparisons showed you could spend as little as 7 cents to over $2 for an equivalent amount of CoQ10, and from 34 cents to over $1 for ubiquinol (See What CL Found).
Best CoQ10 supplement? Among 26 CL Approved products, CL selected several Top Picks for providing high quality CoQ10 or ubiquinol at very good value.
How to take CoQ10? Gastrointestinal side-effects may occur but can be minimized by breaking up the dose throughout the day, although it may interfere with sleep if taken before bed. CoQ10 and ubiquinol are best absorbed when taken with or shortly after a fatty meal, although certain forms can be taken without fats (see Absorption and Bioavailability Enhancers).
CoQ10 safety and side effects: At typical doses, CoQ10 and ubiquinol appear to be generally safe, but there are possible interactions with blood thinners and diabetes medications (see Concerns and Cautions).

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Which CoQ10 and ubiquinol supplements failed testing and which passed
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