Doctor's Best Ubiquinol with Kaneka

Name: Doctor's Best Ubiquinol with Kaneka
Brand: Doctor's Best
SKU: 753950002050
Price: 46.99 GBP
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Brands: Doctor's Best

£46.99

Doctor's Best Ubiquinol with Kaneka gives you ubiquinol (active CoQ10) in a softgels format you can take with your first meal of the day.

How to use

Take as directed on the pack, ideally with food and at the same time each day.

Good to know

Format: softgels
Caffeine free

A food supplement, not a substitute for a varied diet and healthy lifestyle. Do not exceed the stated dose. Keep out of reach of children.

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Categories : Caffeine-Free Supplements, CoQ10, Ubiquinol & Omega-3, Doctor's Best, Everyday Health Supplements, Vitamins & Supplements

SKU: 753950002050

At a glance

Limited

evidence for coenzyme q10 (ubiquinone and ubiquinol)

Our honest take

Ubiquinol, the reduced form of coenzyme Q10, made by Kaneka, in softgels. Your body makes its own CoQ10 and converts between the two forms; ubiquinol may be absorbed somewhat better, but it costs more, and EFSA did not authorise any claims for CoQ10. At nearly £47 a bottle it is one of the most expensive products in this range, so it only makes sense if your doctor has suggested CoQ10.

Your GP or specialist has suggested trying CoQ10
You want the Kaneka ubiquinol form specifically
You take warfarin, blood pressure or diabetes medicines without checking with your GP
You are pregnant or breastfeeding
You are healthy and simply want more energy: the evidence does not support that

The science

Coenzyme Q10 (ubiquinone and ubiquinol)· evidence: Limited

Coenzyme Q10 is made by the body and is involved in energy production inside cells. It comes in two forms: ubiquinone and ubiquinol (the reduced form, such as Kaneka QH). The body converts between them, and ubiquinol is usually more expensive.

Studies have looked at CoQ10 for energy, exercise and in people taking statins or with heart conditions, with mixed results. EFSA reviewed the proposed claims for CoQ10 and did not authorise any, so we make no claims about what it does. Healthy people make their own CoQ10, and there is little evidence that topping it up helps them.

Typical dose: Supplements typically give 30 to 200 mg a day, taken with a meal containing fat.

Safety: Generally well tolerated; can cause mild stomach upset or trouble sleeping if taken late. CoQ10 may reduce the effect of warfarin and may lower blood pressure or blood sugar slightly, so speak to your GP or pharmacist first if you take these medicines. Not recommended in pregnancy or breastfeeding without advice.

Research we looked at:
EFSA NDA Panel (2010). Scientific Opinion on the substantiation of health claims related to coenzyme Q10. EFSA Journal 8(10):1793.
NCCIH. Coenzyme Q10. National Institutes of Health.

Ingredients & nutrition

Per daily dose (1 softgel): ubiquinol (Kaneka Ubiquinol, reduced form of CoQ10) 100 mg. 60 softgels, 60 daily doses.

Other ingredients: extra virgin olive oil, softgel capsule (gelatin, glycerin, purified water, annatto colour), medium-chain triglycerides, sunflower lecithin, beeswax, rosemary leaf extract. Contains gelatin, so not suitable for vegetarians.

Always check the pack you receive, as manufacturers sometimes update recipes.

How to use

Adults: 1 softgel a day with food. Do not exceed the stated daily dose. Speak to your doctor first if you take warfarin or blood pressure medicines.

Food supplements should not replace a varied, balanced diet and healthy lifestyle. General information, not medical advice. Speak to your GP or pharmacist first if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have a medical condition or take medication.