Vitals Ubiquinol 100 mg 150 Softgels

Vitals Ubiquinol 100 mg
Vitals is one of the first and most important customers in the Netherlands of the Q10 products (ubiquinone and ubiquinol) of the Japanese company Kaneka, the largest producer and pioneer in the field of Q10 in the world.

About Ubiquinol
This product contains a high dose of ubiquinol, the most biologically active form of Q10. In Q10 supplements, the oxidized form of this nutrient, called ubiquinone, is usually used. Oxidized Q10 is largely converted into ubiquinol, the reduced form of Q10, after oral intake. This conversion process, which can be sluggish due to various causes (such as at an older age), is not necessary when using ubiquinol. Ubiquinol in a ready-made form has been available for use in supplements since 2006. Orally administered ubiquinol is better absorbed and leads to greater bioavailability than ubiquinone. In many situations, supplementation with ubiquinol will therefore be preferred over regular Q10.

In both animals and humans, research has shown that administration of ubiquinol, compared to an equal amount of ubiquinone, results in higher Q10 levels in the blood plasma. Research further indicates that the differences are clearer in older people than in young people. In a study where healthy older adults received 100 mg of ubiquinol or 100 mg of ubiquinone three times a day, it was found that the plasma Q10 level in those who had received ubiquinol was twice as high. Furthermore, there are indications that replacing ubiquinone supplementation with ubiquinol supplementation in certain individuals can lead to even greater differences in plasma Q10 levels.

Internal and external sources of Q10
The body is supplied with coenzyme Q10 both through its own production and through intake via food. Among the foods with the highest concentrations of Q10 are dark green vegetables such as broccoli and spinach, nuts, and meat. Organ meat, in particular, is a good source of Q10 in proportion.

The body's own Q10 production, which takes place in several steps, requires the presence of a wide range of nutrients. Poor dietary habits can therefore easily lead to insufficient supply with Q10. In addition, the amount of reduced Q10 (ubiquinol) that becomes available through the daily menu is generally limited, because ubiquinol is easily oxidized to ubiquinone during food preparation. The body's ability to produce Q10 itself generally decreases gradually with age, a process that usually begins around the age of forty. It has also been found that the body is less able to convert ubiquinone into ubiquinol at an older age. In older animals, the ratio between the ubiquinol concentration and the total Q10 concentration in the plasma was found to improve significantly when ubiquinol supplementation was applied, while that effect was less pronounced with the administration of ubiquinone. Healthy nutrition is a primary requirement to ensure sufficient coenzyme Q10 in the body. To supplement the intake of Q10 with food, a Q10 or, even better, a ubiquinol preparation can be chosen.

Kaneka Ubiquinol™
Nutritional supplements with coenzyme Q10 have been available for decades, but initially, these were exclusively preparations with ubiquinone, the oxidized form of Q10. This was due to the fact that ubiquinol easily oxidizes when exposed to air or light. As a result, there were insurmountable problems in manufacturing a supplement in which the reduced state of the nutrient remained preserved. However, the supplier of Vitals Ubiquinol, the Japanese company Kaneka, has been the first to succeed in developing a patented process using advanced technology, enabling the production of a ubiquinol supplement of constant quality. As a Q10 specialist with years of experience, Kaneka can furthermore guarantee that Kaneka Ubiquinol™ is completely natural and body-identical, and thus has the highest possible bioavailability.

Composition

Composition per daily dose of 1 softgel
100 mg ubiquinol (Kaneka QH™)

Kaneka Ubiquinol™ is a registered trademark of Kaneka Corp.

Ingredients
Bulking agent: rapeseed oil, ubiquinol, modified corn starch (vegetarian softgel capsule), emulsifiers: diglyceryl monooleate, SOY LECITHIN, humectant: glycerol, stabilizers: beeswax, carrageenan, disodium phosphate, coloring: caramel.

Usage
Take 1 softgel per day with a fatty meal and water. Follow the recommended dosage.

Suitable for vegetarians (not for vegans).

Storage instructions
Store in a dry, sealed container at room temperature.

Manufacturer / Distributor
Vitals Voedingssupplementen, Antwoordnummer 894, 1500 VB Zaandam

This product is a nutritional supplement.

Do not exceed the recommended dosage.

A varied, balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle are important. A nutritional supplement is not a replacement for a varied diet.

Keep out of reach of young children.

Store in a dry, sealed container at room temperature, unless otherwise advised on the label.

Consult a professional before using supplements in case of pregnancy, lactation, medication use, and illness.