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biquinol is the reduced, active antioxidant form of Coenzyme Q10. It is one of the strongest lipid-soluble antioxidants that works both in the fatty parts of our body such as cell membranes, LDL cholesterol and also in the mitochondria where energy is produced. Ubiquinol, the active form of CoQ10 has high bioavailability and proven long-term stability.

CoQ10 is a dynamic compound that can cycle through 3 redox states in the body.

• Fully oxidized – Ubiquinone
• Univalently reduced – Ubisemiquinone
• Fully reduced - Ubiquinol

As per research, Ubiquinol (full reduced form of CoQ10) has a 3-fold increase in availability than ubiquinone.

 

ZENITH NUTRITION UBIQUINOL  

Zenith Nutrition Ubiquinol is a vegetarian supplement that is manufactured in a GMP-certified unit and has gone through strict evaluation for purity and potency. The supplement delivers ubiquinol in ubiquinol acetate form which makes it more stable, biologically active and deliver powerful antioxidant protection than the conventional form.

 

Top 5 Health Benefits Of Ubiquinol

                                                                                                                             

POWERFUL ANTIOXIDANT

The accumulation of free radicals and oxidative damage to macromolecules including DNA and proteins likely increase the generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) which may result in further damage. Diseases associated with the aging process are marked by increased oxidative stress. In many disease conditions, there is a connection with increased generation of reactive oxygen species and decreased cell functioning.

Ubiquinol, the potent lipid-soluble antioxidant protects the vital organs from damage caused by free radicals. It inhibits the peroxidation of cell membrane lipids, fights oxidative stress that may result from smoking, bad diet, pollution and ill health. Ubiquinol is also thought to help recycle other antioxidants, such as vitamin C and vitamin E in the body. Ubiquinol’s high degree of hydrophobicity and its widespread occurrence in biological membranes and in low-density lipoprotein suggest an important role of Ubiquinol in cellular defense against oxidative damage.

 

BOOSTS IMMUNE HEALTH

Our immune system is the natural defense mechanism that works round the clock to protect us from all sorts of foreign invaders like pathogenic bacteria, viruses and protozoa. Ubiquinol, the more easily absorbed form of CoQ10, plays a significant role in boosting immunity by increasing cellular energy and by acting as a strong defense against oxidative stress that could damage immune cells. Our immune system is constantly evolving to recognize and defend against new threats, but as we get older this may not be the case. Our body’s ubiquinol levels decline with age, meaning we are less equipped to fight the free radicals and hence become vulnerable to age-related illnesses. Ubiquinol powers immune cells by providing ample energy for immune cells. Ubiquinol clears up oxidants and allows your body to restore health.

 

VITAL NUTRIENT FOR HEART HEALTH

Of all the body organs, the heart requires the most energy to perform at an optimum level. LDL cholesterol, oxidative stress, obesity, stress and insulin resistance are elements in the pathogenesis of cardiovascular ailment. Ubiquinol helps reduce oxidative stress markers associated with cardiovascular disease. Ubiquinol prevents the oxidation of LDL molecules, helps maintain normal blood pressure levels. As a potent antioxidant, Ubiquinol lowers the level of inflammatory biomarkers that have been shown to be a risk factor for cardiovascular health.

 

COFACTOR FOR ENERGY PRODUCTION

Unlike caffeine or other stimulants which may offer a temporary solution to boost energy levels, Ubiquinol is reported by studies to give a long-term boost in energy levels. In order to create energy, mitochondria, the power unit in the body need to take up the nutrients that we consume and transfer them into a usable source of energy. Ubiquinol is required for this process, ubiquinol transfers electrons to generate cellular energy, known as ATP. With aging, our body uses more energy to fight off illnesses and free radicals, this process drains the amount of available energy in the body, setting fatigue, brain fog and an inability to recover well after exercise. Ubiquinol supplementation helps increase the serum available levels of ubiquinol and fuels the energy production cycle.

 

BOOSTS COGNITIVE HEALTH

Did you know? The human brain is almost 60% fat, which means it is very much susceptible to oxidative damage. As we age, our body’s ability to convert CoQ10 into Ubiquinol reduces, hence the mitochondria become less efficient in creating energy. The oxidative stress coupled with mitochondrial dysfunction can impact the amount of cellular energy available for the brain to use, causing poor cognitive function. Ubiquinol supplementation helps restore energy production in the brain, protects the brain cells from toxic free radical damage that are linked with cognitive decline and poor memory.

 

KEY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN CoQ10 AND UBIQUINOL

Ubiquinol confers the same benefits associated with conventional CoQ10 (ubiquinone) that have been well established over the last three decades. Both the supplements are effective at increasing blood levels of ubiquinol, however, the more easily-assimilated ubiquinol offers the advantage of being a directly active compound. Ubiquinol contains 2 hydroxyl groups which make it hydrophilic, thus increasing its bioavailability.

If a daily dose of 200mg of CoQ10 can increase blood levels of ubiquinol by around 60%, the same dose of ubiquinol can increase ubiquinol levels by 180%

 

WHO NEEDS TO SUPPLEMENT WITH UBIQUINOL?

• Ubiquinol is particularly beneficial for middle-aged to elderly people in whom body’s ability to produce CoQ10 and convert it into ubiquinol will be diminished.
• Ubiquinol may be the preferred form of CoQ10 for individuals with higher requirements of energy or with reduced absorption rates.
• Physical activity reduces body’s ubiquinol supplies, leading to poor performance. Since ubiquinol is pre-converted form, it is available for immediate use by the body, given its role in energy production, ubiquinol particularly benefits sportspeople.