Nature's Bounty CoQ-10-Review
Product Claims of Nature’s Bounty CoQ-10
Nature’s Bounty claims that their CoQ-10 supplement supports cardiovascular and nervous system health. They say that CoQ-10 is an antioxidant that needs to be replenished especially after someone has taken statin medications (like certain medications for reducing cholesterol). In our product review of Nature’s Bounty CoQ-10 we test the manufacturer’s claims by examining the ingredients and dosage they supply. We also examined the customer support provided by the manufacturer, to determine the overall quality of this product.
Ingredients
The only active ingredient in this supplement is CoQ10, which is actually short for coenzyme Q10. Studies of coenzyme Q10 from many decades ago determined that it is a vital part of energy generation in almost every cell and tissue of the body. Cells produce energy by a process called cellular respiration. This process is divided into three phases and most of the energy is generated in the third phase, where coenzyme Q10 features. Coenzyme Q10 is so important in this phase that energy generation would not happen without it.
The manufacturer is correct by saying that coenzyme Q10 is an antioxidant. Chemical studies have shown its ability to react with and neutralize toxic chemicals called free radicals. Free radicals are very high energy molecules that build up because of cellular metabolism and if they are left alone they react with the cell membrane and damage it. When this happens, the result is a persistent inflammation. In an active tissues such as the heart, metabolism is much more; so it needs antioxidant more. Research has also shown that persistent inflammation is a precursor to cardiovascular disease and possibly cancer.
The active ingredient is encased inside a gelatin packing material that gives the supplement its soft gel capsule consistency. Gelatin is derived from animal products so it is not vegan or vegetarian friendly.
Dosage Instructions
The manufacturer recommends taking one softgel capsule per day preferably with a meal. We recommend trying to take the supplement at around the same time every day to keep the dosage of coenzyme Q10 constant in your body.
The dosage in each capsule is 400 mg of coenzyme Q10. This daily dose is alright, but some experts have warned people against taking a large dose in one serving. They prefer a dose as large as 400 mg to be broken up into two or three servings, but this is not possible because the manufacturer put the whole dosage in one capsule.
Cost and Guarantee
A package of 39 capsules can be purchased online for $32.50. This price does not include shipping and taxes. This manufacturer uses third-party retailers for distribution, so depending on the third party retailer that a person chooses, there may or may not be a discount for buying bulk supplies of the product.
The manufacturer does not appear to offer a guarantee on this product.
Summary Of Our Nature’s Bounty CoQ-10 Review
This supplement is definitely a viable source of coenzyme Q10 and the ingredient is well researched. But there are a number of things which reduce the value of this product. For starters, the cost for the number of servings is quite high. Purchasing this product will come with a very large risk because the manufacturer does not offer any guarantee. Also, the dosage is too high to be given in one dose and should rather have been split up. Our research has found manufacturers that offer supplements with better dosages and a guarantee at a better price.
