Kaneka CoQ10 Ubiquinol (200mg)

• Supports healthy cellular energy production by contributing to natural mitochondrial processes that help power active tissues throughout the day.
• Helps maintain normal antioxidant activity, supporting the body’s natural defences against everyday oxidative stress and training-related demands.
• Supports tissues with high energy demand, including working muscles, offering steady nutritional support during exercise and busy routines.
• Helps maintain normal cardiovascular wellbeing by supporting cells involved in natural energy generation within the heart.
• Supports healthy ageing by contributing to the protection of cells from oxidative stress, helping maintain long-term vitality.
• Provides a practical 200 mg serving per softgel, offering a consistent daily intake with straightforward portion control across the bottle.

Take 1 softgel daily with food, or as directed. Up to 2 servings daily may be used for additional support. Store in a cool, dry place. Keep out of reach of children.

200mg Kaneka CoQ10

Serving Size: 1 softgel • Servings per Container: 60

Per Softgel:

• Kaneka QH™ Ubiquinol (Coenzyme Q10) – 200mg
  

Other Ingredients:

Soybean Oil, Beeswax, Sunflower Lecithin, Tocopherol-rich Extract.

Allergens: None

Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is a fat-soluble compound found in virtually every cell in the body, where it plays a central role in mitochondrial energy production and acts as a potent antioxidant. Ubiquinol is the reduced, active form of CoQ10 and is significantly more bioavailable than ubiquinone, particularly in older adults whose conversion capacity declines with age.

1. Ubiquinol Bioavailability vs Ubiquinone

A comparative pharmacokinetic study found that Kaneka QH™ ubiquinol produced plasma CoQ10 levels approximately 4.7-fold higher than an equivalent dose of ubiquinone in healthy adults. This superior absorption makes ubiquinol the preferred form for those seeking meaningful increases in circulating CoQ10.

Reference: Langsjoen PH, Langsjoen AM. BioFactors (2008). Comparison study of plasma coenzyme Q10 levels in healthy subjects supplemented with ubiquinol versus ubiquinone.

2. Mitochondrial Energy Production

CoQ10 is an essential electron carrier in the mitochondrial respiratory chain, directly supporting ATP synthesis. Tissues with the highest energy demands — heart, brain, and skeletal muscle — contain the highest concentrations of CoQ10. Supplementation has been shown to restore CoQ10 levels depleted by ageing, statin use, and intense exercise.

Reference: Littarru GP, Tiano L. Molecular Biotechnology (2007). Bioenergetic and antioxidant properties of coenzyme Q10: recent developments.

3. Cardiovascular Health

A landmark multicentre randomised controlled trial (Q-SYMBIO) found that CoQ10 supplementation (300 mg/day) significantly reduced major adverse cardiovascular events by 43% and cardiovascular mortality by 42% compared to placebo over 2 years.

Reference: Mortensen SA et al. JACC: Heart Failure (2014). The effect of coenzyme Q10 on morbidity and mortality in chronic heart failure: results from Q-SYMBIO.

4. Antioxidant Protection

Ubiquinol is one of the most potent lipid-soluble antioxidants in the body, protecting cell membranes and LDL cholesterol from oxidative damage. Clinical trials confirm that ubiquinol supplementation significantly reduces plasma markers of oxidative stress including 8-isoprostane and malondialdehyde.

Reference: Hosoe K et al. Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology (2007). Study on safety and bioavailability of ubiquinol after single and 4-week multiple oral administration to healthy volunteers.

5. Exercise Performance & Recovery

A double-blind, placebo-controlled trial found that CoQ10 supplementation (300 mg/day for 8 weeks) significantly improved maximum power output and reduced exercise-induced oxidative stress in trained athletes, supporting both performance and recovery.

Reference: Cooke M et al. Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition (2008). Effects of acute and 14-day coenzyme Q10 supplementation on exercise performance in both trained and untrained individuals.