Best CoQ10 & Ubiquinol Supplements According to ConsumerLab Tests

White Plains, NY, April 11, 2024 —  CoQ10 and its active form, ubiquinol, are among the most popular supplements, taken by 42.2% of supplement users, often taken by people on cholesterol-lowering statin medication and for a variety of other conditions.

To identify the best CoQ10 and ubiquinol supplements, ConsumerLab recently purchased and tested 20 CoQ10 and ubiquinol supplements sold in the U.S.
 

Key Findings:

• CoQ10 and Ubiquinol Quality: ConsumerLab found that the quality of the selected products was generally high -- although these findings do not necessarily reflect the quality of most products on the market, as ConsumerLab's goal is to identify the best quality products and, with each successive review, it selects products that have demonstrated high quality in its previous tests as well as those popular among ConsumerLab members, who are generally well-informed consumers and health professionals.
• Higher Cost for Better Bioavailability? The cost to obtain 100 mg of CoQ10 from products varied significantly, from 5 to 70 cents, and for the same amount of ubiquinol, the cost ranged from 25 cents to over $1.00. Considering the possible superior bioavailability of ubiquinol over regular CoQ10, the prices of most ubiquinol products were quite reasonable. Higher priced products tended to include bioavailability enhancing ingredients, which allow them to be taken without a meal. However, if you take regular CoQ10 or ubiquinol with a meal containing fats, this will likely significantly improve absorption.

CL selected six Top Picks among CoQ10 and ubiquinol supplements, based on demonstrated quality, ingredients, dosage and cost, including an overall Top Pick.

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The report includes test results and comparisons for twenty CoQ10 and ubiquinol products, including gummies, capsules, and softgels. Sixteen products were selected for testing by ConsumerLab: Designs For Health CoQnol 200, Doctor’s Best High Absorption CoQ10 With BioPerine, Healthy Origins Vegan Ubiquinol, Jarrow Formulas QH-absorb + PQQ, Kirkland Signature [Costco] CoQ10 300 mg, Mary Ruth’s CoQ10 Gummies – Raspberry, Member’s Mark [Sam’s Club] CoQ10 200 mg, Nature Made CoQ10 100 mg with Black Pepper Extract, ProCaps Laboratories Andrew Lessman Coenzyme Q-10 100 mg, Puritan’s Pride Q-Sorb Co Q-10 200 mg, Qunol Mega CoQ10 Ubiquinol 100 mg, Qunol Ultra CoQ10 100 mg, Swanson CoQ10, Swanson Ubiquinol, Synergy Ubiquinol CoQH 100 mg, and Webber Naturals Ubiquinol 100 mg. Four additional products passed the same testing and were Approved through CL's voluntary Quality Certification Program: Garden of Life Vitamin Code Gummies CoQ10 150 mg – Strawberry Flavor, GNC CoQ-10 200 mg, Life Extension Super Ubiquinol CoQ10 100 mg, and Spring Valley [Walmart] CoQ10 200 mg.

The Review also explains the clinical evidence for CoQ10 and ubiquinol for reducing side effects of statins, increasing energy, aiding with congestive heart failure, reducing migraine pain, and improving mood, sleep, and aging skin. It also explains the best way to take CoQ10 and ubiquinol to improve absorption, and identifies potential side effects and drug interactions.

A video with expert tips for selecting the best CoQ10 or ubiquinol supplements is also available.

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CoQ10 & Ubiquinol Reviewed by ConsumerLab’s Tod Cooperman, MD.