Nature's Way CoQ10-Review
Product Claims of Nature's Way CoQ10
Nature's Way CoQ10 supplement is an all natural source of coenzyme Q10. This product claims to improve heart function via its antioxidant properties and also increase cellular energy production. In this review, we test the manufacturer’s claims and establish the effectiveness of this product based on its ingredients, dosage, cost and guarantee.
Ingredients
- Coenzyme Q10
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin E
All three ingredients in this supplement have antioxidant properties. Antioxidants detoxify harmful chemicals, known as free radicals, which are present in every cell because they are the products of some metabolic reactions. Without antioxidants, free radicals accumulate and cause damage to the cells’ membranes and DNA. This damage can cause inflammation and can lead to cardiovascular disease (because the heart is a very active tissue) and cancer.
Coenzyme Q10 has another very specific function. In the chemical reactions that produce energy in every cell (cellular respiration), coenzyme Q10 forms a vital part of the third and most important phase (oxidative phosphorylation). Taking coenzyme Q10 can increase the number of chemical reactions that generate energy for the cell. The combined effect of all the cells producing more energy is that the body feels more energized.
The active ingredients are dissolved and encased in a gelatin softgel. Gelatin is derived from animals and is therefore not vegetarian or vegan friendly.
Dosage Instructions
One softgel capsule can be taken daily with a meal and water. We suggest taking the supplement at consistent times each day (as much as possible) as this maintains a constant dose of the supplement in the body.
Every capsule contains 100 mg of coenzyme Q10, which is lower than the best dosage of 250 mg. There are 2,334 IU (47% RDA) of vitamin A and 100 IU (333%) of vitamin E. The dosages of the vitamins are within the optimal range.
Cost and Guarantee
A package of 30 softgel capsules can be purchased online for $12.38. This equates to about a month long supply of the supplement. For people who would like to use the product over a longer term there is a subscription service which offers at 10% ($1.23) discount and repeats the order every one two or three months.
The product can be returned for a refund within 28 days of delivery but this only applies to unopened products. This means that if a customer feels that the supplement is ineffective, because they’ve opened the package, enable not receive any money back.
Summary Of Our Nature's Way CoQ10 Review
The ingredients included in this product have sufficient scientific literature to support their purpose in the supplement. They are also 100% natural. The dosage of coenzyme Q10 is a bit lower than optimal though. The price of the supplement is reasonable although the discount from subscription does not compare to some of the bulk order discounts of other manufacturers. Lastly, the lack of a satisfaction guarantee indicates that the manufacturer is not entirely confident in the effectiveness of the product and purchasing this product comes with a high degree of risk.
