Frequently Asked Questions
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Statin medicines work by inhibiting the body’s production of cholesterol. Because CoQ10 is formed via the same pathway as cholesterol, people who take a statin may have reduced levels of both conventional CoQ10 and Ubiquinol, the more advanced form of CoQ10.
Taking a Ubiquinol supplement helps replenish reduced levels of CoQ10 that may be associated with statin use. And because Ubiquinol is more readily absorbable by the body than conventional CoQ10, Ubiquinol is the preferred form of CoQ10 for statin drug users.
Learn more about Ubiquinol CoQ10 and cholesterol-lowering statin medicines.
Please check with your doctor before starting to take any dietary supplement.
Ubiquinol can support adults of all ages and stages of life. Generally, those in their 30s and above should consider taking a daily supplement containing Kaneka Ubiquinol®.
When you take a conventional CoQ10 supplement, it must first be converted to Ubiquinol in order to assist with the production of cellular energy. The Ubiquinol form of CoQ10 is vital to a healthy body.
Converting conventional CoQ10 (ubiquinone) into Ubiquinol becomes harder and less efficient by age 40. Aging, certain health conditions, and the use of cholesterol-lowering statins can decrease the body’s production of conventional CoQ10 as well as Ubiquinol.
Ubiquinol supplements require no further conversion inside the body, making them a more beneficial CoQ10 option for many people over the age of 40.
Because CoQ10 is required for the production of cellular energy, a decrease in this important coenzyme can compromise the aerobic function in muscles.
Low levels of CoQ10 may be associated with feeling tired or with occasional muscle cramps/discomfort. In addition, low CoQ10 levels can limit the amount of cellular energy your body produces.
Ubiquinol CoQ10 can be safely taken with most prescription medications, but you should always check with your doctor before starting to take any dietary supplement, including Ubiquinol.
The Ubiquinol form of CoQ10 is directly associated with over 95 percent of the body’s cellular energy production, but it will not give you a sudden boost of energy as one would expect to feel from the consumption of a beverage containing caffeine.
The cellular energy production associated with Ubiquinol benefits the body by providing cellular energy that helps your heart, lungs, and other organs to function at optimal levels.