supplement

Ubiquinol

Also known as: Reduced CoQ10

Chemical structure of Ubiquinol (PubChem CID 9962735)
Structure via PubChem
Half-life
34 h
Typical timing
with_meal
Food rule
with food
Default unit
mg

Studied for

Overview

Ubiquinol is the active, antioxidant form of coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10), a vitamin-like substance naturally present in the body. It plays a crucial role in cellular energy production within the mitochondria, the "powerhouses" of cells, and acts as a powerful fat-soluble antioxidant. While the body can produce CoQ10 and convert it between its oxidized form (ubiquinone) and reduced form (ubiquinol), the ability to convert ubiquinone to ubiquinol may decline with age or in certain health conditions. Ubiquinol is particularly important for organs with high energy demands, such as the heart, liver, and kidneys. It is found in various foods, including meat, fish, and nuts, though dietary intake typically provides only a small fraction of the body's total CoQ10. Supplementation is often considered to increase levels, especially in contexts where CoQ10 production or conversion efficiency might be compromised (NIH ODS).

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Known interactions

  • Category rule: glp1 × supplement
    Note

    GLP-1 medications slow stomach emptying, changing how/when oral supplements absorb; rapid weight loss raises the importance of protein and micronutrients.

    Time oral supplements when nausea is lowest; prioritize protein and micronutrients; discuss with your provider.

  • Category rule: supplement × medication
    Note

    Some supplements change how the body processes medications (absorption, liver enzymes, or additive effects).

    Specific pairs are checked against a licensed drug database and shown with their own severity. Always confirm with your provider or pharmacist.

  • Compound-pair rule
    Synergy

    Statins deplete CoQ10; ubiquinol replenishes it.

    Consider 100 mg ubiquinol daily.

  • Compound-pair rule
    Synergy

    Statins deplete CoQ10; ubiquinol replenishes it.

    Consider 100 mg ubiquinol daily.

  • Compound-pair rule
    Synergy

    Statins deplete CoQ10; ubiquinol replenishes it.

    Consider 100 mg ubiquinol daily.

  • Compound-pair rule
    Synergy

    Statins deplete CoQ10; ubiquinol replenishes it.

    Consider 100 mg ubiquinol daily.

  • Compound-pair rule
    Synergy

    Statins deplete CoQ10; ubiquinol replenishes it.

    Consider 100 mg ubiquinol daily.

Frequently asked

Sources referenced

["NIH Office of Dietary Supplements (ODS)","MedlinePlus","PubChem","Examine.com","Cochrane Library"]

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