CoQ10 (Ubiquinol)

Heart

Mitochondrial electron carrier depleted by statins, aging, and intense training. Ubiquinol is 3× more bioavailable than ubiquinone.

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Typical dose
100–200 mg daily
Evidence
Moderate (some RCTs)
Onset time
Cumulative: 4–12 weeks
Half-life
~33 hours
Forms
Softgel, Capsule
Source
synthetic
Best taken with
fat-containing meal
Best time of day
morning
Bioavailability
4/5
Safety rating
5/5
Price per serving
$0.90
Vegan / GF / 3rd-party
✓ / ✓ / ✓

Common uses

  • Heart health
  • Statin side effects
  • Energy / fatigue
  • Migraine prevention

Effect profile

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Common side effects

  • Generally none
  • Mild GI upset

Avoid if

  • Warfarin (may reduce effect)

Drug interactions

  • Warfarin
  • Blood pressure meds
  • Chemotherapy

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Medical disclaimer

SupplementDuel is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Consult a physician before starting, stopping, or combining supplements.