The Solgar Coenzyme Q-10 30mg is a dietary supplement in plant capsules, with 30mg of coenzyme Q10 per capsule. The coenzyme Q10 in the formula is KanekaQ10, a patented ubiquinone produced by fermentation from yeast and is bioidentical to the form synthesized by the body itself. The package contains 30 phytocapsules, which is one month's supply with the instruction of one capsule per day.
It is aimed at adults who want to try CoQ10 in a moderate, daily dose without committing to a large package. It is also the practical choice for those who travel or want to have a small second package outside the home.
Coenzyme Q10, also known as ubiquinone, is a fat-soluble compound that the body produces on its own and is located in the membranes of mitochondria, the structures where cells convert nutrients into usable energy. Its name, ubiquinone, comes from the Latin word ubique, meaning everywhere, because it is detected in almost every tissue. In the diet, it is found in small amounts in meat, fatty fish, nuts, and some vegetable oils, amounts that are considered small compared to what the body itself produces.
The endogenous production of CoQ10 is not constant throughout life. The literature describes that levels in tissues vary with age, and this component has been studied intensively over the last forty years. However, CoQ10 does not have an approved health claim by the EFSA, so in this text it describes what it is and its role in cell biochemistry, without promising a specific effect. The form used by Solgar, ubiquinone, is the oxidized form of the molecule and is converted in the body to its reduced form.
According to the product presentation by Solgar, coenzyme Q10 is associated with the following points:
The above statements are attributed to the manufacturer. Coenzyme Q10 does not have an approved health claim by the EFSA and remains a subject of research, so these references do not constitute a confirmed result.
This is a single-component formula, without vitamins or minerals, so what matters is the raw material, the dose, and the form. The dose of 30mg per capsule is the lowest of the two available strengths in the range and is intended for daily, consistent intake. CoQ10 is fat-soluble, so the instruction is to take it with a meal containing fat.
The capsule is plant-based, with a shell of hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, and the other formulations are limited to microcrystalline cellulose, silicon dioxide, and magnesium stearate. The manufacturer's statement is that the product does not contain sugar, starch, gluten, yeast, wheat, soy, dairy, preservatives, sweeteners, artificial flavors, or colors.
It suits adults who are hearing about CoQ10 for the first time and want to start with a small package before committing to a larger one. It suits people with a busy schedule who want to incorporate the component into their daily routine. It suits older adults interested in their dietary intake. Finally, it suits vegetarians looking for a plant capsule and a raw material from fermentation instead of animal origin.
Solgar Coenzyme Q-10 30mg is a dietary supplement. It does not replace a medical diagnosis, monitoring, or treatment, and is not intended for the prevention, treatment, or cure of a human disease.
Main ingredients per phytocapsule: Coenzyme Q10 (KanekaQ10, ubiquinone) 30mg.
Other ingredients: Microcrystalline cellulose, hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, silicon dioxide, magnesium stearate.
Free of: sugar, starch, gluten, yeast, wheat, soy, dairy, preservatives, sweeteners, artificial flavors, or colors.
Form: plant capsules
Recommended dosage: for adults, one phytocapsule daily, preferably with a meal.
With 30 phytocapsules per package and one capsule daily, the package covers 30 days, i.e., one month of use. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. Dietary supplements should not be used as a substitute for a balanced diet.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, if you are on medication, or if you have a health condition, consult your doctor or pharmacist before use. Special care is needed for people taking anticoagulant medication with coumarins, such as warfarin, as well as those on blood pressure medication. Keep the product in a cool and dry place, away from children.
It is the commercial name of a patented coenzyme Q10 raw material produced by fermentation from yeast, in ubiquinone form.
The product contains ubiquinone, i.e., the oxidized form of the molecule. The body converts the two forms between each other.
There is no specific time. Since it is fat-soluble, the instruction is to take it with a meal.
The dose per capsule is the same, 30mg. Only the package size changes, 30 capsules for one month versus 90 for three.
The capsule is plant-based and the raw material comes from fermentation. For every detail of the composition, check the package label.
Consult your doctor first, as CoQ10 may affect the action of coumarin anticoagulants like warfarin.
No. The manufacturer states the product is free of gluten, wheat, soy, and dairy.
* Coenzyme Q10 does not have an approved health claim by the EFSA under Regulation (EC) 1924/2006. The references to benefits are attributed to the manufacturer. The product is not intended for the prevention, treatment, or cure of a human disease.
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Tel: 800 116 80 68
Main ingredients per phytocapsule: Coenzyme Q10 (KanekaQ10, ubiquinone) 30mg.
Other ingredients: Microcrystalline cellulose, hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, silicon dioxide, vegetable magnesium stearate.
Free from: sugar, starch, gluten, yeast, wheat, soy, dairy, preservatives, sweeteners, artificial flavors or colors.
Form: vegetable capsules
Recommended dosage: for adults, one phytocapsule daily, preferably with a meal.
With 30 phytocapsules per package and one capsule daily, the package covers 30 days, i.e. one month of use. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. Dietary supplements should not be used as a substitute for a balanced diet.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, if you are on medication or if you have a health problem, consult your doctor or pharmacist before use. Special care is needed for people taking anticoagulant therapy with coumarins, such as warfarin, as well as those taking treatment for blood pressure. Keep the product in a cool and dry place, away from children.
