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Reviewers need to be careful about calling a product "Borderline Fraud." The product label says that the CoQ-10 is natural. There is no mention of the type of Vitamin -E or other ingredients being natural. There is actually a very good reason for using polysorbate 80. It is needed to make the product water soluble. All other versions of CoQ-10 are fat soluble only, whereas this product has been shown to be 3 times more absorbable than the fat soluble version.
FYI, Qunol is NOT the manufacturer; they are merely the distributor. Tischcon Labs is the manufacturer. They make the ONLY water soluble versions of CoQ-10 and Ubiquinol. They make the absolute BEST CoQ-10 and Ubiquinol products on the market. See the reviews in ConsumerLab.com.
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****Here is a side-by-side comparison of Qunol Ultra CoQ10 (Ubiquinone) and Qunol Mega CoQ10 (Ubiquinol):
Qunol Ultra CoQ10 (See, Qunol Ultra CoQ10 100% Soluble Coq10 100mg 3X Better Absorption Coenzyme Q10 120 Softgels (4 Month Supply))
Ubiquinone
Fat soluble
Not certified Kosher or Halal
$28.24 for 120 100 mg gel caps on Amazon
$59.99 for 120 100 mg gel caps from Qunol
Recommended Serving: one gel cap
Cost per gel cap: $.24 (using Amazon's cost)
Contains soy
Contains GMOs
Cholesterol free
Mercury free
Not enteric coated
Not vegetarian
One 100 mg gel cap contains 100 mgs of Ubiquinone
Phone Number: (877) 290-2621
Manufactured in the U.S.A.
Ingredients: Ubiquinone CoQ10, medium-chain triglycerides, polysorbate 80, gelatin, glycerin, purified water, annatto suspension in sunflower oil, hydroxylated lecithin, and sorbitol
Qunol Mega CoQ10 (See, Qunol Mega CoQ10 Softgels, 100 Mg, 120 Count)
Ubiquinol
Fat soluble
Not certified Kosher or Halal
$43.49 for 120 100 mg gel caps on Amazon
$34.99 for 120 100 mg gel caps at Costco
$69.98 for 120 100 mg gel caps from Qunol
Recommended Serving: one gel cap
Cost per gel cap: $.36 (using Amazon's cost)
No soy
No GMOs
Cholesterol free
Mercury free
Not enteric coated
Not vegetarian
One 100 mg gel cap contains 100 mgs of Ubiquinol (Kaneka QH)
Phone Number: (877) 290-2621
Manufactured in the U.S.A.
Ingredients: Ubiquinol (Kaneka QH), medium chain triglycerides, polysorbate 80, gelatin, glycerin, ascorbic palmitate, purified water, and annatto suspension in sunflower oil
So, what is Ubiquinol, how does it differ from Ubiquinone, and how are they related to CoQ10?
CoQ10 is a nutrient that is said to have profound effects on our levels of energy, stamina, organ health, and immune system functionality. CoQ10 comes in two forms: Ubiquinone and Ubiquinol. Ubiquinone (also known as Ubidecarenon) is more common and widely known because it is the form most commonly sold commercially. Ubiquinone is the completely oxidized form of CoQ10. When taken, this supplement is actually metabolized within our bodies where it becomes Ubiquinol. Regular unsolubilized Ubiquinone does not dissolve in water and only poorly dissolves in fat. Therefore, regular unsolubilized Ubiquinone has poor absorption.
Ubiquinol is the strong, antioxidant form of CoQ10 which neutralizes free radicals and decreases cellular damage. Ubiquinone does not have this antioxidant effect. Ubiquinol supplements are in a form that has already been reduced to being a strong antioxidant. Ubiquinol is both water and fat soluble, so it provides superior absorption compared to regular unsolubilized Ubiquinone. When taken directly in this format it works more quickly and can be delivered in lower concentrations without worry that it is not being metabolized.
The problem arises with aging in many people. The ability of the body to metabolize is reduced significantly over time and many older folks will find it is difficult for the body to break down Ubiquinone into Ubiquinol. Therefore, although it will come at a greater cost, taking Ubiquinol after the age of 40 is a good idea.
Individuals over the age of 30 typically begin to see deterioration in the heart, lungs and liver even when sustaining a healthy lifestyle. That's why it's important to understand the level at which your body functions and metabolizes food and supplements, so that you can make the appropriate choice between Ubiquinone and Ubiquinol.
Primary dietary sources of CoQ10 include oily fish (such as salmon and tuna), organ meats (such as liver), and whole grains. Most people get enough CoQ10 through a balanced diet, but supplements may help people with particular health conditions or those taking cholesterol lowering statin medications, which wipe out CoQ10 from the body. Often those taking cholesterol lowering statin drugs like Lipitor, Zocor, Mevacor, Pravachol and Crestor have depleted levels of CoQ10. Adding Ubiquinol helps replenish missing CoQ10, sustaining the levels necessary to promote optimal heart health.
Ubiquinol is relatively new and more expensive to produce so when the supplement contains Ubiquinol, the manufacturer is quick to point it out. When purchasing CoQ10, if the bottle does not mention which form it is, Ubiquinone or Ubiquinol, it is usually Ubiquinone as that is the cheaper of the two forms.
Recommended doses for those under the age of 35 is 100-200 mg of Ubiquinone once daily. Recommended doses for those over the age of 35 is 100 mg of Ubiquinol daily.
RECOMMENDATION: In my opinion, Qunol Ultra CoQ10 is a good product, but not as good as Qunol Mega CoQ10, which contains Ubiquinol for better and faster absorption and is recommended for folks over 40. In addition, Qunol Ultra CoQ10 contains soy and GMOs, whereas Qunol Mega CoQ10 does not contain soy or GMOs. Where my health is concerned, I'd rather spend a little more and know I'm availing myself of the best product.
RATING:
I rated Qunol Ultra CoQ10 Softgels four stars because it is Ubiquinone and not Ubiquinol, and it contains soy and GMOs.
I rated Qunol Mega CoQ10 Softgels five stars.
I have separately reviewed these products.
Prices current as of 10/10/2013.This is an awesome product! When I first started taking COQ10, I used the liquid form of this product. I switched to this capsule form for convenience, and I get the same effectiveness as the liquid. Either form improved my energy level dramatically. I take Lipitor, and had gradually felt run down and lacked energy. This solved the problem, and now I wouldn't want to be without Qunol.As much as I hate to say it, and as much as I despise Walmart...
They have the 120 count bottle for $28.00.
I am not sure why it's more expensive on Amazon, but just as an FYI to save you all some money.There are many TV ads about this product, a red flag to me immediately since the expense of ad campaigns is reflected in the market price, not the value inherent in the product. Also, the claims expressed appear very inflated. Another flag is the lack of an ingredients list, unlike most supplements offered on Amazon.
Qunol also has been promoted at my local Costco using a live person standing at a display table. I spoke to their representative once and left even more convinced of my initial feelings about this product and company -thumbs down.
There are 2 forms of CoQ10 widely marketed today -uibiquinone (cheaply made, not very effective) & ubiquinol (more costly but very effective). This brand contains the cheaper ubiquinone, as well as other questionable ingredients. (polysorbate 80 etc)
As indicated by another review here, this company appears to be making a play by naming the product with the "-ol" suffix. It does take a bit of digging (Google is easy) to explore the details on these cumbersome words and their differences. A little time will do wonders to see how this stacks up against the competition in the market.
