Ubiquinol or ubiquinone: which CoQ10 is actually in your capsule?
Here it is ubiquinol, the reduced form, made from Kaneka's branded ingredient and already dissolved in rapeseed oil.
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Already in reduced form
Most CoQ10 supplements contain ubiquinone, the oxidised form. This softgel contains ubiquinol, the form that makes up most of the CoQ10 in your blood.
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Kaneka ingredient from Japan
The ubiquinol comes from Kaneka Corporation in Japan, which obtains its CoQ10 from yeast.
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100 mg in rapeseed oil, made in Germany
Each softgel holds 100 mg of ubiquinol, dissolved in non-GMO rapeseed oil because CoQ10 is fat-soluble. vitalundfitmit100 makes them in Germany, and one pouch lasts two months.
Your body makes coenzyme Q10 itself. It sits in the mitochondria, where it passes electrons along the respiratory chain, and it constantly switches between ubiquinone and ubiquinol as it does so. Most CoQ10 labels simply say "coenzyme Q10" and leave the form unclear. This one names it: ubiquinol, dissolved in oil and ready to swallow.
Ubiquinol reacts readily with oxygen, which for a long time made it hard to produce in a stable form. Kaneka developed the technology that keeps the reduced form stable, so the Kaneka name on the label tells you where the ubiquinol comes from.
📋 Recommended intake
Take 1 capsule daily with a glass of water (250 ml) and swallow.
Nutrient information per daily portion (1 capsule)
| Nutritional substance |
Amount |
| Coenzyme Q10 (ubiquinol) |
100 mg |
%NRV: no recommendation available. NRV = nutrient reference values according to Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011.
Trade name: Food supplement with ubiquinol (coenzyme Q10) for oral use.
Ingredients: Rapeseed oil*, ubiquinol (16.2 %)¹, emulsifier: mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, modified maize starch, humectant: glycerol, glazing agent: beeswax, gelling agent: carrageenan, colour: plain caramel, acidity regulator: disodium hydrogen phosphate, SOY lecithin. * non-GMO · ¹ branded ingredient of Kaneka Corporation, Japan
Net quantity: 60 capsules of 680 mg each (40.8 g)
⚠️ Mandatory information: Do not exceed the stated recommended daily intake. Food supplements are not a substitute for a varied and balanced diet. Contains soy.
📦 Storage: Store the product protected from light, in a cool, dry place and out of the reach of young children.
💬 Frequently asked questions
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Why pay more for ubiquinol than for regular CoQ10?+
Both are coenzyme Q10, and the body converts one into the other. Ubiquinol is simply harder to make and to keep stable, because it reacts with oxygen. That extra processing is what you pay for.
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Why is the softgel dark brown?+
The colour comes from plain caramel, a colouring listed among the ingredients. The shell itself is made from modified maize starch, glycerol and carrageenan.
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Is it suitable for vegans?+
No. The shell contains no gelatine, but the glazing agent is beeswax, which is an animal product.
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Does it contain soy?+
Yes, soy lecithin is used as an emulsifier, so soy is highlighted as an allergen in the ingredient list.
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When should I take it?+
The directions don't specify a time of day: swallow one softgel with a large glass of water. The ubiquinol inside is already dissolved in rapeseed oil.
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Why is there no %NRV?+
The EU has not set a nutrient reference value for coenzyme Q10. It isn't classed as a vitamin because the body produces it itself.
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