{"id":61274,"date":"2025-04-29T21:53:10","date_gmt":"2025-04-29T21:53:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/61274\/"},"modified":"2025-04-29T21:53:10","modified_gmt":"2025-04-29T21:53:10","slug":"coq10-benefits-is-it-really-a-miracle-energy-booster","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/61274\/","title":{"rendered":"CoQ10 Benefits: Is It Really a Miracle Energy Booster?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u201cCoQ10 can play a significant role in anti-aging, particularly for skin health,\u201d says Woods. \u201cAs a powerful antioxidant, topical CoQ10 in particular helps protect skin cells from oxidative stress caused by free radicals, which are a primary factor in aging. This protection helps reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles<\/a>, and sagging by supporting the skin’s natural ability to repair itself and maintain elasticity.<\/p>\n

\u201cCoQ10 also enhances collagen production, a key protein responsible for skin firmness and structure, helping to keep the skin looking plump and youthful. Additionally, it helps improve skin hydration and overall texture by energizing skin cells, ensuring they function optimally,\u201d says Woods.<\/p>\n

What about my heart and blood pressure?<\/strong><\/p>\n

CoQ10 has an effect on the outside stuff, but it may also have an effect on the inside stuff, too. As Nassab explains, the energy that CoQ10 helps with has a noticeable impact on heart health.<\/p>\n

\u201cCoQ10 is essential for heart health,\u201d says Nassab. \u201cSince the heart uses a lot of energy, CoQ10 helps the heart work more efficiently and protects it from damage. Studies also suggest it can help improve heart function in people with heart disease, reduce symptoms of heart failure and support overall cardiovascular health.”<\/p>\n

Not only that, but your blood pressure can also see some benefits from taking a supplement. \u201cCoQ10 also may help lower blood pressure in some people, particularly those with high blood pressure. It improves how blood vessels work and reduces oxidative stress, which can help regulate blood pressure.”<\/p>\n

Sidenote: if you\u2019ve been diagnosed with high blood pressure, or that\u2019s something you\u2019re at risk of, you shouldn\u2019t use CoQ10 as a replacement for proper medication.<\/p>\n

The upsides sound good. What about the downsides?<\/strong><\/p>\n

CoQ10 is generally considered safe to use. However, there are some things you should be aware of, says Harley Street nutritionist Clarissa Lenherr<\/a>, namely: \u201cnausea or stomach discomfort, especially at higher doses. Taking CoQ10 with food may help reduce these symptoms.\u201d<\/p>\n

On top of that, taking it at the wrong time can keep you awake. \u201cCoQ10 may disrupt sleep for some people, particularly if taken later on in the day,\u201d says Lenherr. \u201cCoQ10 plays a role in cellular energy production, which can increase alertness and potentially make it harder to wind down at night. To avoid this effect, it\u2019s generally recommended to take CoQ10 in the morning or early afternoon, especially for people sensitive to supplements that increase energy.\u201d<\/p>\n

Can I get more CoQ10 from my food?<\/strong><\/p>\n

You sure can. Although it\u2019s not quite as effective as taking a supplement<\/a>, there are lots of foods that can help boost levels naturally.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf you’re looking to boost your CoQ10 levels through food, there are several options that naturally contain this nutrient,\u201d says Woods. \u201cFatty fish like salmon and tuna, organ meats like liver, and whole grains are excellent sources. You\u2019ll also find smaller amounts in foods like spinach, broccoli, and peanuts.<\/p>\n

\u201cHowever, since CoQ10 levels decline with age, it can be challenging to get enough from food alone, especially for optimal skin health. In such cases, supplements<\/a> can help ensure you\u2019re getting the benefits of this powerful antioxidant.\u201d<\/p>\n

What are the best CoQ10 supplements?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Speaking of those supplements<\/a>, here are our recommendations.<\/p>\n

(P.S. a note on dosage from Lenherr: \u201cWhile there is no established upper limit for CoQ10, typical dosages range from 100 mg to 200 mg per day, but some might need more depending on their health situation.\u201d)<\/p>\n

Nutricost<\/p>\n

CoQ10 10mg Capsules<\/p>\n

BulkSupplements.com<\/p>\n

CoQ10 200mg Softgels<\/p>\n

Life Extension<\/p>\n

Super Ubiquinol CoQ10 200mg with Enhanced Mitochondrial Support<\/p>\n

Qunol<\/p>\n

Ultra CoQ10 100mg Softgels<\/p>\n

Thorne<\/p>\n

CoQ10 100mg Gelcaps<\/p>\n

The Nue Co.<\/p>\n

CoQ10 200mg Capsules<\/p>\n

This story originally appeared on British GQ<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"\u201cCoQ10 can play a significant role in anti-aging, particularly for skin health,\u201d says Woods. \u201cAs a powerful antioxidant,…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":61275,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4318],"tags":[22388,30917,22389,11994,1630,31699,105,4434,246,16367,16,15],"class_list":{"0":"post-61274","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-nutrition","8":"tag-_commerce","9":"tag-_exclude-reg-gate","10":"tag-_seo","11":"tag-digital_syndication","12":"tag-fitness","13":"tag-gq-recommends","14":"tag-health","15":"tag-nutrition","16":"tag-shopping","17":"tag-textbelowcenterfullbleed","18":"tag-uk","19":"tag-united-kingdom"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/61274","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=61274"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/61274\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/61275"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=61274"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=61274"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=61274"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}