Coenzyme Q10 and Selenium and Heart Health
Good heart health depends in part on adequate intakes of Coenzyme Q10 and selenium. Combining CoQ10 supplements with selenium supplements gives a theoretical advantage when [...]
Coenzyme Q10 and Cholesterol and Atherosclerosis
Atherosclerosis is the leading cause of cardiovascular disease in the world [Liao 2024]. The condition is characterized by deposits of lipid-containing plaques on the inner [...]
Coenzyme Q10 and Exposure to Organophosphates
Supplementation with Coenzyme Q10 may significantly improve the symptoms of organophosphate poisoning. CoQ10 supplements can enhance mitochondrial functioning, increase ATP energy generation, and reduce the [...]
Coenzyme Q10 and Heart Disease
CoQ10 supplementation at a rate of 200-300 mg/day is safe, well-tolerated, and effective. Supplementation increases significantly the level of Coenzyme Q10 in the blood plasma. [...]
Coenzyme Q10 and Heart Failure
Adjuvant therapy with Coenzyme Q10 added to conventional heart failure medication decreases all-cause mortality and hospitalization rate. It improves heart function and New York Heart [...]
Coenzyme Q10: Important Research Studies
Coenzyme Q10 is a fat-soluble vitamin-like substance. It is not classified as a vitamin because the human body naturally produces Coenzyme Q10. Unfortunately, the bio-synthesis [...]
Combined Coenzyme Q10 and Selenium for Heart Health
Combined daily supplementation with Coenzyme Q10 and selenium for four years has reduced the risk of death from heart disease, reduced biomarker levels of oxidative stress and inflammation, and improved quality of life for Swedish senior citizens, average age 78 years.
Ubiquinone Coenzyme Q10 for Heart Disease
Senior citizens in Sweden took daily Coenzyme Q10 and selenium supplements. After four years, they had improved heart function, reduced rates of heart disease mortality, and improved health-related quality of life. This meant more quality time together with their families.
Coenzyme Q10 for Heart Disease
Coenzyme Q10 supplements in the ubiquinone form have a proven track record in clinical studies of heart disease. The ubiquinone form increases survival and reduces symptoms in heart failure. It reduces the risk of cardiovascular death. There is no similar evidence for ubiquinol.
No, Ubiquinol is not better than Ubiquinone!
Ubiquinol is not better than ubiquinone for good heart health. A review of 28 clinical studies shows that ubiquinone is the form of Coenzyme Q10 with documented heart benefits: decreased mortality, reduced hospital time, improved heart function. Ubiquinone is the proven choice.