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CoQ10: Does Form Matter?

We frequently receive questions about the difference between two forms of CoQ10: ubiquinol and ubiquinone. Most supplement manufacturers push the ubiquinol form of CoQ10 telling consumers it's better because it’s what your body makes naturally. But quite frankly, the marketing claims surrounding ubiquinol…

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Your Questions Answered

…prefer the ubiquinol or ubiquinone form of CoQ10, and why? Dan, I understand your confusion. There's a lot of marketing out there that touts the greater bioavailability of ubiquinol. However, I've not found this to be universally true, and that's why I still prefer ubiquinone--so long as it's high quality…

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Debunking the Advertising Myths—Which Form of CoQ10 Is Best?

…everyone should be taking CoQ10 every day. Which type of CoQ10 should you take? I’m asked that question quite often. There are two forms of CoQ10, ubiquinone and ubiquinol. Ubiquinol is the form your body makes naturally. So, advertisers have capitalized on that fact, saying that it’s the easier form…

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Choosing a CoQ10 Supplement: Ubiquinol or Ubiquinone?

…supplements, ubiquinone. I first applaud them for asking about CoQ10 and for knowing of its proven ability to reduce heart risk factors. I then go on to explain the difference between ubiquinol and ubiquinone… Ubiquinone is the oxidized form of CoQ10. Once ingested, enzymes “reduce” ubiquinone to ubiquinol…

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