The studied softgel
Ubiquinone in an oil-based softgel
The most studied form. CoQ10 likes fat, so oil-filled softgels absorb well.
Good for: Everyday use
What variations of CoQ10 exist?
A compound your cells use to make energy, especially in the heart and muscles. Levels drop with age and with statin medicines. It comes in 3 forms, and they aren't all the same. Here's how they differ.
For education only. What's right for you depends on your health and your medications, so check with your provider before you start or switch. Book a consult
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Every form, in plain words
The studied softgel
Ubiquinone in an oil-based softgel
The most studied form. CoQ10 likes fat, so oil-filled softgels absorb well.
Good for: Everyday use
The ready-to-use one
Ubiquinol
The active form. Some people may absorb it better, but it costs more.
Usually skip
- The dry one (Dry powder tablets or capsules)Absorbs poorly without fat, so take it with a meal.
Spotting a good one on the shelf
Look for
- Look for 'Ubiquinone in an oil-based softgel' on the label (the studied softgel)
Watch out for
- Dry tablets with no oil or anything to help absorption
- Blends where CoQ10 is a tiny part of a long list
Check with your provider first if…
- You take warfarin. CoQ10 may make it work less well.
- You take blood pressure medicine, since CoQ10 may lower blood pressure
- You have diabetes or take medicine that lowers blood sugar
- You're pregnant or breastfeeding
- You're in cancer treatment. Ask your oncology team before adding antioxidants.
In Dr. Lesher's store
2 products in Dr. Lesher's dispensary have CoQ10. Here's which form, where the label says.
Check with your provider before taking any of these, especially if you're pregnant or take medications.
Enzymedica
Buy on Fullscript Digest Gold™
Pure Encapsulations
RENUAL®
30 mg per serving
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Dr. Lesher is a Naturopathic Doctor who focuses on autoimmune and chronic conditions in women. Since 2020, she's helped hundreds of patients stop managing symptoms and start healing.