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CoQ10 & Ubiquinol — South Africa

The mitochondrial energy supplement — critical after 40, essential if you're on a statin. Standard CoQ10 (ubiquinone) and the more bioavailable ubiquinol. Consultant-curated. Free delivery over R400.

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What our consultants would suggest

Your body's CoQ10 production drops sharply after 40 — and statins deplete it further. Our consultants would put CoQ10 at the top of the supplement stack for anyone over 50, on a statin, with low energy, or with diagnosed heart issues.

Take it with food (it's fat-soluble), 100–200mg daily for maintenance, 300mg+ for therapeutic use under guidance. Ubiquinol is the more bioavailable form — worth the premium if you can afford it.

Common questions

Ubiquinone vs ubiquinol — which is better?

Ubiquinol is the reduced (active) form and more bioavailable, especially over 40. Ubiquinone is the cheaper standard form your body converts to ubiquinol — fine for younger adults. If you're 50+ or on a statin, ubiquinol is worth the premium.

How much CoQ10 should I take?

For maintenance: 100–200mg daily with food. For statin users or fatigue: 200–300mg. Heart failure or migraine prophylaxis: clinical doses go higher (300–600mg) but under medical supervision.

On a statin? Do I really need CoQ10?

Statins block the same pathway your body uses to make CoQ10. The muscle aches you might be blaming on the statin are often the missing CoQ10. We'd strongly recommend it — ubiquinol 100–200mg daily — if you're on a statin. WhatsApp your dose decision past us if you want a second pair of eyes.

How long until I feel CoQ10 working?

2–3 weeks for energy changes. 6–8 weeks for muscle aches to ease. Cardiovascular benefit is long-term and shows in markers, not feel. Be patient.