Category: Product Reviews

ASquared Nutrition CoQ10 is a dietary supplement which is designed to improve energy levels, to improve the health of the cardiovascular system and to increase the stamina of anyone who takes it. We assess if it is a good supplement in terms of its ingredients, dosage and cost.

Ingredients

This supplement contains pure coenzyme Q10. Coenzyme Q10 is a pertinent part of the process which generates energy in the cell. It participates in the third phase of cellular respiration which is a set of chemical reactions that produces energy for the cell in the form of ATP. ATP is used to carry out a variety of functions by the cell, most of which are absolutely critical to life. In the third phase of cellular respiration coenzyme Q10 participates in the process known as oxidative phosphorylation which generates as much as 95% of the energy we use. It also serves to remove free radicals which otherwise would damage the cell and the tissue and cause inflammation. At very high levels, these free radicals can cause excessive aging symptoms as well as cancer.

Dosage

One capsule should be taken daily, preferably with a meal. This capsule offers a dosage of 400 mg of coenzyme Q10. We generally commend manufacturers for including high doses of active ingredients but 400 mg is well above the maximum dosage used in scientific studies, which is 300 mg. At this high dosage coenzyme Q 10 could cause toxic effects.

Possible Side Effects

There are no listed side effects, however it is not advised for pregnant and nursing mothers. The capsules are also made using gelatin so this product would be unsuitable for vegetarians and vegans. The manufacturer does not state it but coenzyme Q10 does interact with Warfarin. If you are taking Warfarin speak to your physician before using this product.

Price

One bottle of ASquared Nutrition CoQ-10  Capsules contains 200 capsules and can be purchased online for $39.99. If you purchase 2 bottles you will receive a 10% discount ($3.99), 3 bottles will get a 15% discount ($5.99) and 4+ will receive a 20% discount ($7.98).

Guarantee

The manufacturer offers a 30 day 100% money-back guarantee. The majority of customer feedback is positive for this product.

Our ASquared Nutrition CoQ10 Review – Conclusion

The supplement offers a pure extract of coenzyme Q10. They offer this pure extract at a reasonable price with a money back guarantee. This product does offer a good value for money.

However, when compared to some other coenzyme Q10 supplements in the same calibre, we still conclude that it does not have the best value for money. Firstly it is lacking some key ingredients which aid absorption of this coenzyme. With reduced absorption the benefits may not be the same as a supplement which offers ingredients that maximize the absorption of the coenzyme Q10. Secondly, although it offers discounts for buying multiple products, they do not compare to some other manufacturers which offer much larger discounts for buying bulk. Finally, the guarantee is too short to test the product efficiency fully.

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Today we review NutraKey CoQ10.  Coenzyme Q10 has been said to help produce energy and improve heart health which can allow bodybuilders to have longer, more intense workouts.  With CoQ10, bodybuilders’ workouts can become more efficient.

Ingredients

Each capsule contains only 50 mg of Coenzyme Q10.  Through extensive research, this amount is much lower than most CoQ10 supplements we have seen.  We are concerned that the low amount will decrease how effective this supplement will be on helping to increase energy for workouts.  The capsules are made of gelatin and rice flour. Because the source of the gelatin is not stated, we are unable to know if this supplement is vegetarian friendly.

Dosage

The manufacturer recommends taking two capsules per day.  The first capsule should be taken before breakfast and the second should be taken one hour before lunch.  Many other CoQ10 supplements recommend taking this supplement with food, while this one specifically says to take these supplements on an empty stomach.

Possible Side Effects

While no side effects are listed on the manufacturer’s website, through our extensive research, we know that CoQ10 supplements can cause stomach pain, nausea, and diarrhea.  By taking this supplement on an empty stomach, these side effects could be more intense.  Also, one customer review did mention that the supplement gave them a bloody nose.

Price

One 60-count bottle costs only $14.99.  This is much cheaper than other similar supplements, but that may be because of the lower dosage.  Shipping does cost a flat rate of $8.99 and free shipping is offered after $50.

Guarantee

This manufacturer does offer a 100% money back guarantee on its products.  Should you be unsatisfied with the product, you may return the product for a refund of your purchase price or an exchange for an item of equal or lesser value.  For the guarantee to be valid, your product must still be at least 75% full.  That means, if you bought one bottle, you only have one week to try the supplement before requesting a refund.  Typically, dietary supplements take 4-6 weeks to fully build up in your system.  By only being able to take one week worth of the supplement to still be eligible for the guarantee, customers are not able to know if this product will actually work for them.

Our NutraKey CoQ10 Review – Conclusion

There are a few things we liked about NutraKey CoQ10.  First off, this supplement has no filler ingredients.  Also, the overall price of this supplement is much cheaper than other CoQ10 supplements we have seen.

Unfortunately, there are many things we did not like about this supplement.  The amount of CoQ10 in each capsule is much lower than any other supplement we have seen.  Also, there are known side effects of supplements of this kind that could be made worse by the directions to take this supplement on an empty stomach.  Lastly, while the manufacturer does offer a money-back guarantee, they do not give enough time for customers to truly try their product.  For these reasons, we cannot recommend this supplement.

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In this review we have a look at Webber Naturals Coenzyme Q10. Webber Naturals Coenzyme Q10 is a dietary supplement which contains the coenzyme Q10, also known as ubiquinone. Coenzyme Q10 is important for increasing energy levels, protecting the cardiovascular system and improving general response to exercise. We evaluate this product to determine if it contains the best formulation and dosage of coenzyme Q10 in light of the many products like it.

Ingredients

Coenzyme Q10 is the only active ingredient in this supplement coenzyme Q10 is one of the most important constituents of energy production in the cell. It is part of the third phase of cellular respiration known as oxidative phosphorylation. This phase of the cell’s energy production accounts for the vast majority of energy production in the cell. Coenzyme Q10 levels are susceptible to decreasing with age and to certain drugs such as those prescribed for high cholesterol. This supplement therefore increases the levels of coenzyme Q10 in the body which will then increase cellular energy production and increase energy in the body overall.

Coenzyme Q10 is also a powerful antioxidant substance. Antioxidants remove oxygen free radicals which are normally produced by cellular metabolism. If left to increase to higher levels these free radicals can damage the cell and tissue which can eventually lead to cancer or an autoimmune disease.

The soft gel capsule is composed of gelatin to give it that soft and compressible consistency.

Dosage

One SoftGel Capsule should be taken daily, preferably with a meal. The manufacturer offers a variety of doses of coenzyme Q10 ranging from 30 mg per capsule to 200 mg per capsule.

Possible Side Effects

The manufacturer does not mention any side effects, but this product is not advised for pregnant and breastfeeding mothers. If you are using blood thinning medications, be sure to consult your physician before using this product.  The capsules are also made using gelatin so this product would not be suitable for vegetarians or vegans.

Price

The price depends on the level of coenzyme Q10 present in the supplement. Each bottle of Webber Naturals coenzyme Q10 contains 60 capsules, except for the 30 mg range which contains 120 capsules. The pricing arrangement is as follows:

• 30 mg costs $8.03
• 60 mg costs $8.03 (for half the number of capsules)
• 100 mg costs $9.36
• 150 mg costs $11.32
• 200 mg costs $11.48

Depending on the third-party retailer you purchase from, you may get a discount for buying bulk or subscribing to a monthly order.

Guarantee

Webber Naturals commit themselves to strict quality control but they do not offer a guarantee on this product. The customer feedback reviews appear to be mostly positive for this product.

Our Webber Naturals Coenzyme Q10 Review – Conclusion

We commend this manufacturer for the use of pure and natural products. They offer their product at a reasonable price with fairly clear directions for use. There are a few things that set this product back though. Similar products contain ingredients which enhance the absorption of coenzyme Q10 which this product does not. This product is not suitable for vegetarians or vegans because of the use of gelatin as an ingredient. There are other coenzyme Q10 supplements that use vegetable based capsules instead. Most importantly, this manufacturer does not offer a guarantee on their product which can be suggestive that they are not entirely confident in the results that they claim will come about with the use of this product.

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