Ubiquinol supplementation may enhance mitochondrial respiratory function 🫁
The optimal form of CoQ10.
Effect of six weeks ubiquinol supplementation on mitochondrial respiratory function and exercise capacity in healthy males
Study Details
Ubiquinol is a reduced form of CoQ10 with enhanced bioavailability 🔍
This new study investigated the effects of 300 mg/day ubiquinol or placebo in healthy active males 💊
Supplements were taken for 6-weeks 🗓️
Key Findings
Compared to pre-supplementation and placebo, ubiquinol led to significantly…
🩸 Increased plasma CoQ10
🧬 Lowered inverse respiratory control ratio (indicative of improved oxidative phosphorylation)
However, there were no other differences observed ❌
Conclusion
Ubiquinol appears to be a superior form of CoQ10 which may have benefits to ATP production ✅
Whether or not these cellular effects result in improved performance is another matter.
Reference
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42249931/
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