Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) plays an important role in cellular energy production and antioxidant protection. Research has examined potential benefits for cardiovascular health, exercise performance, reproductive health, cognitive wellness, and other aspects of healthy aging.

However, key differences in CoQ10 forms matter when product developers formulate dietary supplements.

In this video interview, Terese Mansell, vice president of Kaneka Nutrients, highlights the differences between ubiquinone and ubiquinol and explains why bioavailability is critical when evaluating CoQ10 ingredients.

She also discusses opportunities for novel delivery formats beyond soft gels, and how brands can optimize a product’s performance.

Discussion Topics:

• The health benefits of CoQ10
• Ubiquinone vs. ubiquinol and differences in bioavailability
• Key considerations for selecting a CoQ10 ingredient
• Formulation challenges
• Delivery systems and finished formats
• The science and quality behind Kaneka Ubiquinol®