MOLECULE · MATERIA №12
CoQ10
The molecule mitochondria need to make energy.
- Family
- molecule
- Origin
- Endogenous + diet
- Format
- Ubiquinol capsule
- Best taken
- Morning, with fat
Coenzyme Q10 is a fat-soluble molecule the body produces to shuttle electrons inside mitochondria — the cellular machinery that produces ATP.
Endogenous production declines with age and is depleted by certain medications, particularly statins.
How it works in the body
CoQ10 sits at a crucial step of the electron transport chain. Supplementing it can support cellular energy output, especially in tissue with high mitochondrial density like the heart and skeletal muscle.
What you can expect
Cellular energy
Supports the mitochondrial step that produces ATP.
Good for: energy · recovery
Recovery and heart
Studied for cardiovascular and post-exercise recovery support.
Good for: recovery · longevity
04 — PROTOCOL
100–200 mg of ubiquinol daily, with a meal containing fat for absorption.
05 — SOURCING
Ubiquinol is the active reduced form, easier to absorb than ubiquinone, especially after age 40.
06 — CAUTION
May reduce the effect of warfarin. Consult a clinician if on anticoagulants or insulin.
07 — PRODUCTS
Products with CoQ10
08 — PAIRS WELL WITH
Build the stack
Honest answers
- Ubiquinol or ubiquinone?
- Ubiquinol is the bioactive reduced form, generally preferred for adults over forty or those on statins.
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