Ubiquinol-QH, provided by Douglas Laboratories, is a softgel containing 100 mg of natural ubiquinol in a
patented, naturally self-assembling nano-colloid system called VESIsorb® technology for enhanced
absorption.
FUNCTIONS
Ubiquinol is the biologically reduced form of ubiquinone, also known as coenzyme Q10. Ubiquinone can be
converted by the body into ubiquinol. While supplemental ubiquinone plays a valuable role in health and can
be utilized by the body, recent studies indicate that as people age, the body's ability to convert ubiquinone to
ubiquinol begins to decline. Since this nutrient plays critical roles in antioxidant, energy and cardiovascular
function, ubiquinol may be of special importance for older adults looking to support normal aging and
cardiovascular function. In one study, older adults with suboptimal cardiovascular function were found to be
able to support and maintain their cardiovascular function with supplementation of ubiquinol.
Our Ubiquinol-QH is unique among other ubiquinol products as it utilizes the patented VESIsorb® technology
to deliver ubiquinol. When mixed with an aqueous system, this patented technology results in the formation of
a nano-colloid containing solubilized ubiquinol. This association colloid delivery
system contains a highly uniform distribution of droplets that are less than 100
nm in diameter. The size and structure of these droplets allow for enhanced
solubility and absorption of ubiquinol. Figure 1 represents the structure of a
nano-colloid droplet which consists of a monolayer with the ubiquinol contained
within the core. The formation of the colloidal system upon contact with an
aqueous environment (such as the lumen of the intestine) enables the solubilized
ubiquinol to more easily diffuse across the unstirred water layer that is present
between the enterocyte and the lumen of the intestine (Figure 2). One
can demonstrate the enhanced solubility of the ubiquinol contained in
Ubiquinol-QH by placing a capsule in warm water. Once the capsule
opens, the contents can be easily mixed with the water, resulting in
the formation of the association colloid. There is no separation of oil
and water phases as is typical with more traditional delivery systems.
INDICATIONS
Ubiquinol-QH may be a useful dietary supplement for individuals
wishing to support cardiovascular function.
FORMULA (#201899)
1 softgel Contains:
Vitamin E(as d-alpha tocopheryl)...................................10 IU
Ubiquinol.........................................................................100 mg
(Kaneka QH™ reduced form of CoQ10)
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