Other compound
CoQ10
CoQ10 has no established recommended dietary allowance. It works best alongside CoQ10 (ubiquinol).
What CoQ10 does
Electron carrier in mitochondrial respiration and a lipid-phase antioxidant.
No RDA established. Ubiquinol is the reduced, better-absorbed form. Fat-soluble.
How much you need
| Measure | Adult male | Adult female |
|---|---|---|
| Recommended intake | Not established | Not established |
| Upper intake level | None established | |
| Typical supplement dose | 100-200 mg | |
Interactions involving CoQ10
2 sourced rules| Pair | Severity | Mechanism | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| CoQ10 (ubiquinol) × Vitamin E (mixed tocopherols) | Mild | Both are lipid-phase antioxidants that use the same chylomicron absorption route, so they compete slightly for the same uptake capacity. | No separation needed. Taking them together with fat is acceptable and common in cardiac formulas.Source |
| CoQ10 (ubiquinol) × Avocado / olive oil | Synergy | CoQ10 is highly lipophilic; absorption rises several-fold when taken with a fat-containing meal. | Take CoQ10 with the fattiest meal of your day. Splitting the dose further improves uptake.Source |