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Form guide

Best form of CoQ10

What is the best form of CoQ10?

Most people get the best results from CoQ10 in softgel form. Ubiquinol is the absorbed form; ubiquinone converts in the body.

Softgel

Most recommended

Liquid or oil inside a gelatin shell. Standard format for fat-soluble vitamins and fish oil.

Absorption:
standard
Convenience:
high
Shelf life:
long

Pros

  • Ideal for oils and fat-soluble vitamins
  • Easy to swallow
  • No oil reflux when intact

Cons

  • • Gelatin (non-vegan) unless specified
  • • Larger pill size

Capsule

Gelatin or veggie shell holding powder. Standard release; easy to dose precisely.

Absorption:
standard
Convenience:
high
Shelf life:
long

Pros

  • Precise per-dose amount
  • Travel-friendly
  • Neutral taste
  • Long shelf life

Cons

  • • Slower onset than liquids
  • • Can be hard to swallow for some
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