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As shown in the Review of CoQ10 and Ubiquinol Supplements, we have found that most (but not all) CoQ10 products contain what they claim. However, it's important to note that some are formulated to enhance absorption, allowing you to take a smaller dose, e.g., half the dose (see the "Absorption, Formulation and Dose" section of the report). This should be considered when choosing a product, selecting an appropriate dose, and comparing prices. It is also important know how and when to take Co10 to maximize absorption and minimize side effects. To get the most from "CL Approved" CoQ10 and ubiquinol supplements, see the Review, and check out our Top Picks.
How to Choose and Use CoQ10 and Ubiquinol with Dr. Tod Cooperman
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Don R
August 08, 2023I use CO Q10 because I take red yeast rice. Does r y r deplete the co q like a statin does?
ConsumerLab.com
August 10, 2023This is discussed in the "Concerns and Cautions" section of our Red Yeast Rice Supplements Review https://www.consumerlab.com/reviews/red-yeast-rice-supplements-review/red-yeast-rice/#coq10-levels.
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Gloria2035
March 13, 2016The best C0Q10 product I have ever used is the Nutrilite brand.
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wesley2028
March 13, 2016I cannot thank you enough for your service! I have been able to get off my PPI completely due to your in-depth review of the many probiotics to choose from. I also appreciate your coverage of all the other supplements. Please continue to test the anti inflammatory supplements. I have RA and my Rheumatologist just told me that Inflammation is the root of all sickness. We know this already from reading all the research and I am so grateful for your help in finding things to help us.
ConsumerLab.com
March 14, 2016Thank you for your kind words, Wesley!
Marilyn2030
August 02, 2017I should so like to get off my proton pump inhibitors for good. Do you know to what wesley8518 refers? Thank you.
richard2031
November 12, 2017Try DGL licorice, i am completely off ppi......
ConsumerLab.com
November 13, 2017Hi Richard - Thanks for sharing your experience with this.
Debra2034
August 24, 2020During menopause I developed troublesome acid reflux, and DGL licorice plus raising the headboard of my bed got rid of it after a few weeks. One company makes a tasty chewable chocolate version!
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Alice2024
May 27, 2015Hi, I have been taking a CoQ10 with PQQ. Does this combination really have any added benefits than just taking CoQ10?
ConsumerLab.com
May 30, 2015Hi Alice - One clinical study has found the combination of PQQ and CoQ10 more beneficial for memory than PQQ alone -- you can read more about this in the “What It Does” section of our PQQ Supplements Review https://www.consumerlab.com/reviews/pqq-review/pqq/#whatitdoes.
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Paula2011
September 03, 2014I thought in the past in your CoQ10 report you recommended that if we are taking 200 mg a day, that we split it up and take 100 mg in the morning and 100 in the evening. When I checked your current report, I could not find that, but maybe I missed it. Because I am on statins, I take 200 mg a day of CoQ10 Ubiquinol. I have been splitting it up into two 100 mg doses, one capsule in the morning and one in the evening. Do you recommend one 200 mg capsule at night when one takes the statin, or two capsules of 100 mg, one in the morning and one at night? Thanks. Paula
ConsumerLab.com
September 04, 2014Hi Paula - Yes, divided dosage is recommended when the total daily dose exceeds 100 mg. You can read more about this here: http://tiny.cc/5d4nlx.
MAX2013
February 22, 2015I have found that taking ubiquinol late in the day or at night disturbs my sleep.
I now take one 100mg at breakfast and one at noon. Problem solved.
Max
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Laura47
September 03, 2014How does Q-Gel compare to ubiquinol in absorption potency?
ConsumerLab.com
September 04, 2014As discussed in the section on Absorption in the CoQ10 & Ubiquinol Review (http://tiny.cc/iw1nlx), Q-Gel (a formulation of CoQ10) is better absorbed than regular CoQ10, while ubiquinol is an active form of CoQ10 and may also be better absorbed than regular CoQ10. There are also special formulations of ubiquinol available, which may be better absorbed than regular ubiquinol. However, per your question, we are not aware of any direct comparisons between Q-Gel and ubiquinol.
Joseph2005
September 06, 2014Do you have any data on Swansonvitamin.com products?, especially the coq 10 products, Ultra probiotics which contains 67 billion beneficial bacteria?
ConsumerLab.com
September 08, 2014We did not test Swanson CoQ10 in our most recent CoQ10 Review, but we did test Lee Swanson Genetic Designed Nutrition Ultimate Probiotic Formula in our latest Probiotics Review: https://www.consumerlab.com/reviews/probiotic-supplements/probiotics/.
You can find a complete list of Swanson products we have tested here: https://www.consumerlab.com/swanson/.
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Mike2002
September 03, 2014Under the Product Tests tab, there is a link to choose reviews by brand. Second paragraph down. If you click on that, then sort under N, you'll find a list of all of the NOW products that have already been tested. There are several. I watch this list closely as I like NOW as a more affordable, yet still high quality, brand. Some good reviews in there.
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