100 mg CoQ10 Ubiquinol Supplement

Yes, CoQ10 can be taken at a different time of day. For best absorption, take CoQ10 with a meal that contains some healthy fat. The key is consistency, so try to take it with the same meal each day.†

Yes, they’re still safe and effective to take. CoQ10 liquid capsules are very susceptible to temperature. When the CoQ10 powder is blended into the liquid during manufacturing, the liquid is 68-72 degrees Fahrenheit. As the temperature of the capsules and/or the overall bottle of Co-Q-10 drops, the solubility of the CoQ10 in the liquid matrix decreases. In the absence of any agitation (i.e., the bottle is simply resting on a shelf or counter), the contents crystallize erratically. (The contents in the capsule may become milky and thicker overall, or there may be white specks that appear.) This visual change is purely physical and does not affect the potency or quality of the product. Once the capsules return to room temperature, some or all of the cloudiness may even disappear.

Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is an antioxidant the body produces naturally and uses for maintenance and growth. Found in almost every cell in the body, it plays a role in energy production within cells and helps protect them from oxidative stress.†

CoQ10 is found in high concentrations in the heart, where it helps support cellular energy processes needed for normal function.† As we age or take certain medications, such as statins, natural levels of CoQ10 in the body may decline. Some healthcare providers recommend CoQ10 supplementation for individuals on statin medications, but it’s important to speak with your healthcare provider before starting any new supplement.†.  CoQ10 is recommended to help support overall energy production and cellular health†.

A common dose is 100 mg once or twice daily. (100 mg CoQ10 is one of the ingredients in the Cooper Complete Original multivitamin.)

High doses (100mg or more)  of CoQ10 may cause insomnia, especially when taken in the evening. However, CoQ10 may actually improve sleep among people taking statins. If CoQ10 seems to cause insomnia, take it earlier in the day, with breakfast or lunch.

Meat, poultry, fish, soybean and canola oil, nuts and seeds contain CoQ10, but the levels are quite low. A 2010 study found average dietary intake of CoQ10 is 3-6 mg per day.

If you are taking anticoagulant medication, we recommend consulting your doctor before adding any supplements to your diet.

The “ubiquinol” form of CoQ10 has been shown in published studies to be more bio-available than the more common “ubiquinone” form as the ubiquinone form must be converted to the ubiquinol form. If the body fails to convert the ubiquinone, the product remains inactive.

Age and illness make the conversion of ubiquinone to ubiquinol more difficult. Ubiquinol helps sustain natural energy and supports both cardiovascular and neurological health. (Currently, ubiquinol is only available in a single-ingredient capsule. For this reason, our Cooper Complete multivitamin and mineral formulations contain CoQ10 in the ubiquinone form.)

Many physicians recommend that patients on cholesterol-lowering statin medications take 100 to 200 mg of CoQ10 daily.

Capsule liquid may clump or crystalize under colder temperatures. Be assured that this does not impair the bioavailability and efficacy of the CoQ10 active ingredient. Capsule contents will reliquify when stored at optimal temperature (59°-77°F/15°-25°C).