The Solgar CoQ-10 60mg is a dietary supplement in phytocapsules, with 60mg of coenzyme Q-10 in ubiquinone form per capsule. The raw material is KanekaQ10, a patented form produced by fermentation. The package contains 30 phytocapsules.
It is aimed at adults with demanding daily routines, people over 50 years old, and vegan consumers looking for coenzyme Q-10 without gelatin and without animal-derived oils.
Coenzyme Q-10 is a fat-soluble compound found in almost all cells of the body, especially in mitochondria. The name ubiquinone comes from the Latin ubique, meaning everywhere, precisely because the substance is found in all tissues. In the electron transport chain it acts as an electron carrier, i.e., as an intermediate link in the process by which cells produce energy.
In nature, the substance appears in two forms that convert into each other, the oxidized ubiquinone and the reduced ubiquinol. The product uses ubiquinone, the most studied and stable form for formulations. KanekaQ10 is produced by fermentation and, according to Solgar, is bioidentical to the coenzyme Q-10 produced by the body itself. Coenzyme Q-10 does not have an approved health claim by the EFSA and remains the subject of research, so here it is described what it is and where it is found, without providing a specific result.*
According to the product presentation by Solgar:
The above statements are attributed to the producer. Coenzyme Q-10 does not have an approved health claim under Regulation (EC) 1924/2006, so its role remains the subject of research and no specific effect on any function or skin appearance is attributed in the rest of the text.
This is a single-component formulation with 60mg of ubiquinone per phytocapsule, without additional vitamins or carrier oils. The choice of a patented raw material like KanekaQ10 concerns the identification and consistency of production from batch to batch.
The shell is hypromellose, i.e., of plant origin. The formula is prepared without sugar, salt, starch, yeast, wheat, soy, gluten, and dairy, and Solgar presents it as vegan and vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free, with Kosher certification. Because ubiquinone is fat-soluble, taking it with a fat-containing meal is practically important for absorption.
It suits adults over 50 who want to include coenzyme Q-10 in their daily routine. It suits vegans and vegetarians, as many CoQ-10 formulations circulate in gelatin capsules. It interests people with a demanding schedule who prefer one capsule a day, as well as those who want a small package to try for a month first.
The product is a dietary supplement, it does not replace a medical diagnosis or treatment and does not replace a balanced diet. Each condition requires diagnosis and monitoring by a doctor.
Main ingredients per phytocapsule: coenzyme Q-10 (ubiquinone, KanekaQ10) 60mg.
Other ingredients: bulking agent (microcrystalline cellulose), phytocapsule shell (hypromellose), anti-caking agents (silicon dioxide, vegetable magnesium stearate).
Free of: sugar, salt, starch, yeast, wheat, soy, gluten, dairy. Free of preservatives, sweeteners, artificial flavors and colors.
Form: phytocapsules
Recommended dosage: for adults, 1 phytocapsule daily, preferably with meals.
With one capsule per day, the package of 30 phytocapsules covers 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 have a health problem or if you are taking medication, especially anticoagulants or blood pressure medication, consult your doctor or pharmacist before use. The same applies if you are already taking another formulation with coenzyme Q-10. Store in a cool and dry place, away from children.
One phytocapsule daily, preferably with meals. Do not exceed the recommended dose.
It is a patented raw material of coenzyme Q-10 produced by fermentation. According to Solgar, it is bioidentical to the CoQ-10 produced by the body.
They are the two forms of the same substance, the oxidized and the reduced, which convert into each other. The formulation contains ubiquinone.
With a meal containing fat, as ubiquinone is fat-soluble.
Yes. It is in a phytocapsule made of hypromellose, without gelatin and without dairy.
Because, as Solgar states, the natural production of coenzyme Q-10 by the body decreases with age.
Usually yes, but if you are on medication or taking another CoQ-10 formulation, ask your pharmacist first.
The 30 phytocapsules are enough for 30 days. The same formulation is also available in a 60 phytocapsule package.
* Coenzyme Q-10 does not have an approved health claim by the EFSA under Regulation (EC) 1924/2006. The claims about benefits are attributed to the producer. The product is not intended for the prevention, treatment, or cure of a human disease.
Main ingredients per phytocapsule: coenzyme Q-10 (ubiquinone, KanekaQ10) 60mg.
Other ingredients: bulking agent (microcrystalline cellulose), phytocapsule shell (hypromellose), anti-caking agents (silicon dioxide, magnesium stearate).
Free from: sugar, salt, starch, yeast, wheat, soy, gluten, dairy products. Free from preservatives, sweeteners, artificial flavors and colors.
Form: phytocapsules
Recommended dosage: for adults, 1 phytocapsule daily, preferably with meals.
With one capsule per day, the package of 30 phytocapsules covers 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 have a health problem or if you are taking medication, especially anticoagulants or blood pressure medication, consult your doctor or pharmacist before use. The same applies if you are already taking another preparation with coenzyme Q-10. Store in a cool, dry place, out of reach of children.
