CoQ10 showdown: which supplement boosts your cells best?

NCT ID NCT06640465

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This completed trial tested four different CoQ10 supplements (ubiquinol, ubiquinone, geranylgeraniol, and a combo) against a placebo in 150 healthy adults aged 40 and older. The goal was to see which supplement safely increases CoQ10 levels in the blood and improves self-reported health over 8 weeks. The study also checked blood markers like cholesterol and liver function.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

CoQ10 supplements (ubiquinol, ubiquinone, geranylgeraniol)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could show which CoQ10 supplement best boosts CoQ10 levels, possibly guiding healthier aging choices.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-phase trial in healthy people, so results may not apply to those with medical conditions. Supplements may not improve actual health outcomes.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CTMD Research

    Palm Springs, Florida, 33046, United States

  • Cornerstone Health Community

    Centennial, Colorado, 80111, United States

  • Functional Medicine of Idaho

    Eagle, Idaho, 83616, United States

  • New Dawn Wellness and Medical Center

    Houston, Texas, 77082, United States

  • True Health Center for Precision Medicine

    El Dorado Hills, California, 95762, United States

  • Vida Integrated Health

    Seattle, Washington, 98122, United States