Now CoQ10-Review
Product Claims of Now CoQ10
Now CoQ10 is a supplement said to help improve energy production and scavenge free radicals. By scavenging free radicals, this supplement is designed to help a person maintain a healthy heart and vascular system. In this review, we examine the ingredients present in this product and the customer support that the manufacturer offers.
Ingredients
- Coenzyme Q10 (coQ10)
- Vitamin E
- Gelatin
Both of the first two ingredients in this supplement are antioxidants. Antioxidants react with toxic chemicals called oxidants (or free radicals) and remove them from the cellular environment. Free radicals accumulate in the cell because of all the chemical reactions that happen in it. If they are not scavenged by antioxidants, they react with cell membranes, proteins and DNA instead. When this happens, it causes long term injury and inflammation. Inflammation is a precursor for the development of chronic diseases like cardiovascular disease and cancer.
Coenzyme Q10 also helps to generate energy. This is because it functions in the energy making chemical reactions of the cell. Together these chemical reactions are known as cellular respiration. Coenzyme Q10 acts in the third phase of cellular respiration, which produces the vast majority of the cell’s energy. Without coenzyme Q10 cells would not be able to produce enough energy to survive. Unfortunately, levels of coenzyme Q10 decrease with age and as a result of taking certain medications. By taking coenzyme Q10, you increase the ability of your cells to produce more energy, giving the whole body more energy.
Gelatin is used as a packing material to give the softgel capsule its consistency. Gelatin is not safe for vegan or vegetarian use because it is derived from animal products.
Dosage Instructions
One softgel can be taken once or twice a day. Our research has determined that the supplement should be taken with water and a fat containing meal and as much as possible at consistent times each day. The dosage contained in each capsule is 100mg of coenzyme Q10 and 30 international units of vitamin E. While the vitamin E is at exactly 100% of the daily requirements for an adult, the coenzyme Q10 dosage is lower than the best available on the market which is 250mg.
Cost and Guarantee
A package of 50 softgel capsules can be purchased online for $21.99. This price does not include shipping and taxes. It also appears that this manufacturer does not offer any bulk order discounts or subscription discounts.
This product is certified by several relevant authorities especially the Good Manufacturing Practices body. However, we cannot find any evidence of a money back guarantee, but the manufacturer does mention contacting them regarding returns if applicable.
Summary Of Our Now CoQ10 Review
The ingredients in this product have been well scientifically researched and will likely have the effects that the manufacturer says they will. They are also all natural. However, this product may not be affected because the dosage of coenzyme Q10 is notably low.
It is also unfortunate that no bulk order discounts are given (as some manufacturers do) because this makes the long-term use of the product more expensive and tedious. There is also no definite guarantee to protect the customer, making this a risky purchase.
