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Posted 10/19/2016 11:52 PM (GMT 0)
Anyone know or experience differences between normal Coq10 and the so called super version Ubiquinol?? and does it have all the benefits? I'm thinking about buying it and don't know if I'm wasting 30 40 extra dollars buying the other version.


Also does anybody know if this is generally safe for use??
Posted 10/20/2016 12:01 AM (GMT 0)
This article sums up nicely how my doctors have always explained the difference. I use ubiquinol ...

articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2013/11/03/coq10-vs-ubiquinol.aspx
Posted 10/20/2016 12:03 AM (GMT 0)
This came up before, and I remember reading posts that we should be taking the Ubiquinol...I did a search...not so sure

www.naturemade.com/resource-center/articles-and-videos/heart-health/understanding-coq10-ubiquinone-vs-ubiquinol#3fQ3sjPGdCtrrjJI.97

www.bodybuilding.com/fun/coq10-ubiquinone-ubiquinol-whats-the-difference.htm

/ubiquinol.org/ubiquinol-vs-coq10


I'm interested in what others have to say.. - every time I buy it..I have trouble deciding whether to buy the cheaper one....or pay the extra money.
Posted 10/20/2016 12:10 AM (GMT 0)
I've only used the regular version and according to my lab results it's been quite effective. I'm taking the version below. It's a little pricey so I'm thinking about going back to previous version which was natural factors from vitamin shoppe.

www.metagenics.com/mp/products/coq10-st-100
Posted 10/20/2016 12:17 AM (GMT 0)
Krimpet - what lab test will show that? (Probably one I don't have access to)
Posted 10/20/2016 12:24 AM (GMT 0)

Girlie said...
Krimpet - what lab test will show that? (Probably one I don't have access to)

Girlie I did this through Genova Diagnostics ION profile, but I also think it can be done through regular lab work. I looked it up for Quest diagnostics and they do have a code for the test.
Posted 10/20/2016 12:37 AM (GMT 0)
Well, where i'm from - I doubt if I could get it done though regular lab work...

but good to know your levels are fine just using the non-uniquinol form...I'll stick with the cheaper one, too.
And..that's still not cheap....
Posted 10/20/2016 1:05 AM (GMT 0)
I bought it once when I was treating abx....I thought it was too much in terms of price. Using it for one month I cannot tell. My stomach at this point cannot really take another supplement.
Posted 10/20/2016 4:41 AM (GMT 0)
Ive tried several varieties, cheap to good.

Had testing , two ways.

Had my levels increased to, on the CHEAP one.

I felt NOTHING.

Then I took the better types, still felt nothing. Supposed to be good for mitochondria energy. More money wasted in my case.
Posted 10/20/2016 1:08 PM (GMT 0)
I would go with COQ10. It has more potential to some studies as I have read...but furthermore I just like coq10 better. It give me more energy, and I think more of it goes into bloodstream.
Posted 10/20/2016 6:41 PM (GMT 0)
There are two forms of Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10): ubiquinone and ubiquinol. Younger people (40 and under) can enjoy many CoQ10 benefits by taking "regular old" ubiquinone. Older people (40 and over) generally need the ubiquinol form to enjoy the same benefits. (Ubiquinol CoQ10 is easier for the body to use in the creation of cellular energy.)

The majority of CoQ10 in a healthy young person exists as ubiquinol. Young people can easily convert ubiquinone into ubiquinol inside their bodies. But the conversion becomes much harder with age. Also, people generally need a smaller dose of uniquinol than the dose they need with old fashioned ubiquinone.

Here is an article that explains more about the differences: https://ubiquinol.org/ubiquinol-vs-coq10

Ubiquinol is a little more expensive than ubiquinone because it's still a patented invention. You can usually find ubiquinol CoQ10 for like $15-$18 per month but it's usually sold in a two month supply (60 capsules).

I hope this information is helpful. https://ubiquinol.org/ubiquinol-vs-coq10
Posted 10/20/2016 6:46 PM (GMT 0)
Hi CoQ10Guy - welcome to our community!

Thanks for providing the information and link.

Do you also have lyme disease...or are you just posting to provide this information?
Posted 10/20/2016 6:50 PM (GMT 0)
Hello. No, I do not have Lyme Disease. I just know a lot about CoQ10. :)
Posted 3/22/2017 4:42 PM (GMT 0)
I took ubiquinol 300mg/day for a month, with no improvement at all.
Posted 3/22/2017 5:13 PM (GMT 0)
calande - It may be helpful...but we just can't 'feel' it. Many supplements are like that.

I take lots - that don't make me 'feel' any better.
Posted 3/22/2017 5:25 PM (GMT 0)

Girlie said...
calande - It may be helpful...but we just can't 'feel' it. Many supplements are like that.
I take lots - that don't make me 'feel' any better.


So true...Sometimes I feel like giving it all up with the supplements, as I don't feel any better despite all this money thrown in every month...NAC, ALA, ANCAR, Vit. C, D, E, Zinc, Selenium, Omega-3, Mg, Ca, Creatine, Glutamine, BCAA, PQQ, Lumbrokinase, multivitamin, etc...I've lived so many years without, anyway! I already had Lyme. And I wasn't worse... Dunno... rolleyes
Posted 3/22/2017 5:56 PM (GMT 0)
my husband gets terrible pain and cramping when he takes statins. Co Q 10 relieves this at a high dose.
If he backs off the COQ10 the pain returns. He has played with this many times (because of expense) and always returns to it..
So it is , in his case, definitely doing something. He has lyme and doesn't feel any more energy with CoQ10 just pain relief fro the statins.

His cardiologist actually agreed that anyone on statins should be on CO Q 10...not sure what form it is but if anyone wants to know I can go find it!
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