ubiquinol Form of CoQ10

CoQ10 supplement

by Gemita - 2024-05-24 04:26:26

Clayok,

No doubt you have read that CoQ10 is a powerful antioxidant that has protective effects against some diseases, including diabetes and associated cardiovascular complications.  It has anti-inflammatory actions and may help regulate glucose and lipid metabolism.  The limitations of CoQ10 supplementation in clinical trials include issues with absorption/bioavailability. CoQ10's limited bioavailability continues to be a significant obstacle to its use.

CoQ10 is naturally found in the body, with the highest levels in the heart, liver, kidney, and pancreas. It helps generate energy in cells by making the antioxidant adenosine triphosphate (ATP), which is involved in cell energy transfer, and serves as an antioxidant to protect cells against oxidative stress.

Ubiquinol is the reduced form of CoQ10, while ubiquinone is the oxidized form. The body is able to convert back and forth between these two forms. Both variations exist in the body, but ubiquinol is the form that is found the most in blood circulation.

Side effects of this supplement might include insomnia and indigestion.  Also, CoQ10 may reduce the effectiveness of blood thinning medications as well as interact with some blood pressure and cancer medications, so before starting any new supplements, you should always discuss these with your doctors to stay safe.  

CoQ10 production decreases with age. Older people can be deficient in this compound due to several causes, including unfortunately side effects of statin treatments. 

The following links give more information.  Please copy links into your general browser to open:-

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/coenzyme-q10#TOC_TITLE_HDR_2

https://bjcardio.co.uk/2015/10/coenzyme-q10-and-cardiovascular-disease-an-overview/

Please let us know if you see any benefits taking this supplement Clayok?

I Take CoQ10

by SeenBetterDays - 2024-05-24 11:50:42

Hi Clayok

Some time ago I saw a functional medicine practitioner who recommended this supplement when I explained my cardiac issues.  I take 100mg twice daily.  I don't know how to measure the success of the CoQ10 as I have very unscientifically taken it alongside lots of other interventions aimed at supporting and improving my health.  Given the potential benefits so comprehensively outlined in Gemita's response above, I figure it can't do any harm and as I am not on any blood thinning medication I wouldn't have any interactions on that front. I always try to find supplements with minimal fillers/binders etc but annoyingly the less additives the more expensive so there is also a cost implication.  Hope you find the CoQ10 helpful if you decide to try it.

CoQ10

by AgentX86 - 2024-05-24 13:45:46

My cardiologist treats it as just short of snake oil. He said that there may be some benefit with the side-effects of statin use, but otherwise, no point. All sizzle, no seak. 

He's not against all suppliments, over drugs (other than the lack of oversight).  He is a fan of turmeric as an anti-inflamitory.  I asked about its anticoagulation effect, WRT Eliquis. His answer was something like "You don't think that there are Indians with heart conditions?".  Well ,uh...  BTW, he is Indian.  

Ubiquinol is best

by RioTeresa - 2024-06-11 22:12:26

Hi Clayok, 

Both CoQ10 and Ubiquinol (the Superior absorption and bioavailability form of CoQ10) are great supplements for the heart, especially if you’re taking a statin drug to lower cholesterol. 

I owned a GNC Franchise Store years ago and we learn a great deal about supplements, nutrition and health benefits of vitamins, etc.

All the Best!

Teresa ❤️