Ubiquinol Qh Active CoQ10 200mg - 60 Softgels

Ubiquinol QH Active CoQ10 from Natural Factors

CoQ10 is an oil-soluble, vitamin-like nutrient taken as a supplement by millions of health-conscious people across North America. The amount of CoQ10 available from our food is only a tiny fraction of the quantity needed each day. The body makes CoQ10 in a complex process that requires at least eight vitamins, trace minerals, and the amino acid tyrosine. A deficiency of any single nutrient can reduce the production of CoQ10.

With recent advancements in science, the ubiquinol form of coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is now available as a nutritional supplement. The latest research shows ubiquinol CoQ10 is more absorbable than the standard ubiquinone form previously used as a nutritional supplement, making it more effective for supporting heart health, increasing energy, providing antioxidant protection, and maintaining health as we age. Ubiquinol CoQ10 is quickly becoming the preferred choice of doctors, nutritionists, and consumers.

Daily supplementation with Ubiquinol QH Active CoQ10, with superior bioavailability, enhances blood levels of CoQ10, provides sustained, natural energy to fight age-related fatigue, supports heart health and provides antioxidant protection to cells.

Natural Factors Ubiquinol QH Active CoQ10 contains Kaneka QH ubiquinol, a branded form of ubiquinol manufactured exclusively by Kaneka Corporation, the world's largest manufacturer of ubiquinol. Kaneka Q10 is the world's most recognized and researched CoQ10. In fact, in nearly every major study of CoQ10, researchers have used Kaneka Q10 ubiquinol.

What Is The Difference Between Ubiquinol and CoQ10 (Ubiquinone)?

Both are forms of coenzyme Q10. However, ubiquinone is the natural form while ubiquinol is the active form. If you take ubiquinone supplements, your body must first convert it into ubiquinol before it can absorb this nutrient. But, when you take ubiquinol, this conversion doesn't need to take place so your body often absorbs it better. 

Ubiquinol CoQ10 Benefits

-Greater absorption that conventional ubiquinone CoQ10
-Helps restore serum ubiquinol levels that decline rapidly after age 40
-Provides sustained, natural energy to fight age-related fatigue
-Supports vital organ function
-Reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease
-Provides antioxidant protection against free radical damage
-Improves mental sharpness
-Replenishes vital ubiquinol depleted by statin drugs and beta-blockers

What is Coenzyme Q-10?

Coenzyme Q10 is one of the ten types of coenzyme Q that are found in nature, but the only one that is used by humans. It is a fat-soluble antioxidant. This means that it can work in areas like our mitochondria (the powerhouse of the cell) and cell membranes, to deactivate harmful free radicals. Free radicals are unstable molecules that in their bid to become more stable must bump into healthy cells and cause damage. Coenzyme Q10's antioxidant properties neutralize free radicals and therefore reduce damage in tissues.

Scientific Background
Coenzyme Q-10 is essential to our cell's ability to manufacture adenosine tri-phosphate (ATP), which is our bodies' energy currency. Since the discovery of coenzyme Q-10 in 1957, ongoing research has demonstrated the importance of this powerful antioxidant in boosting energy, slowing the development of age-related diseases, and even combating gum disease. Co Q-10 is found in many foods, including beef, sardines, and broccoli. However, it is very fragile and easily destroyed by heat. The body manufactures a significant amount of Co Q-10 when we're young, but this production declines with age. Because the heart is one of the biggest energy consumers in the human body, depleted levels of this energy-producing nutrient may be connected with declining heart health. Studies show that many people of middle age and older have slight Co Q-10 deficiencies.

CoQ10 & Heart Health

Over 100 studies have shown that Co Q-10 supplements can be helpful to people with high blood pressure and heart problems, or people who are at risk of developing heart problems. In Japan, where extensive research on Co Q-10 has taken place, it is regularly recommended for heart patients. In Texas, several studies have demonstrated that as little as 30 mg of Co Q-10 daily can help heart patients by increasing volume of blood pumped, improving heart stamina, and diminishing shortness of breath.

Some medications deplete heart-supporting nutrients like coenzyme Q10, magnesium, potassium and zinc. Ironically several of these medications are used to treat cardiovascular disease. Cholesterol-lowering medication can deplete coenzyme Q10. Diuretics, used for high blood pressure, increase the excretion of minerals like magnesium and potassium. This can cause problems maintaining heart rhythm and lead to muscle spasms. ACE inhibitors deplete zinc. Beta-blockers deplete coenzyme Q10.

CoQ10 Contraindications

CoQ10 may enhance the effectiveness of certain blood pressure medications and may decrease the effectiveness of blood-thinning medications. Anyone taking statin drugs for cholesterol, beta-blockers for high blood pressure, or tricyclic antidepressants may want to supplement with CoQ10, as these drugs can lower the levels of CoQ10 in the body. However, if you are taking any of these drugs, it is always advisable to consult a healthcare practitioner prior to taking this or any supplement. Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Keep out of reach of children.

Ubiquinol dosage should be followed according to the manufacturer's label or your health car practitioner's protocol. Children: Not recommended for children.
Pregnancy and Nursing: Since the effects of CoQ10 in pregnancy and lactation have not been evaluated, it should not be used during these times unless under the direction of a health care practitioner.