This supplement claims to support cardiovascular health and aid cellular energy by offering CoQ10 with added BioPerine®. This product contains pure CoQ10 as well as BioPerine® to increase the absorption of CoQ10 in the body. It also comes with an attractive price tag. It is worthy to note that this manufacturer produces a long line of supplements with a trustworthy reputation. What stopped us short from this product becoming our Editor’s Choice came down to ingredient sources and dosages. Continue reading to learn more about this product and why we placed it in the #2 spot.
We were immediately attracted to this product because the formula contains almost all the ideal ingredients that, according to our research, are the most effective in a CoQ10 supplement. We believe the combination of pure CoQ10, as Ubiquinone, with BioPerine® may give you the antioxidant protection and fast results promised by a CoQ10 supplement. However, there were a number of issues that came up with this product.
Firstly, it only contains a 100 mg daily serving of CoQ10 in this formula, which, in our opinion, is not powerful enough to see good results.
Secondly, it is missing MCT oil, which, based on our research is the ultimate synergistic partner to CoQ10, significantly effective in the absorption of CoQ10.
Thirdly, we also noticed that the daily serving of the BioPerine® is somewhat lower than what we consider ideal – at only 5 mg. We expected a higher dosage that is based on proven clinical studies to increase absorption of CoQ10.
Fourthly, another source of contention with this product is the inclusion of gelatin which means that, unfortunately, this is not a vegan-friendly supplement.
Perhaps that is why this product is priced affordably because when it comes to health supplements, you get what you pay for. Additionally, there is no money-back guarantee, further cementing the lack of confidence the manufacturer has in this product.
We always investigate what consumers have to say after using a nutritional supplement as it’s a good way to judge the effectiveness of any product. While there were many positive reviews, there were also a solid number of negative reviews. Many consumers reported receiving spoiled pills which stuck together in a big clump. Review after review shared pictures of these pills to show how it was impossible to separate the pills. The biggest complaint was the inconsistency of bottles. Some were fine and others were unusable. It is impossible to know which bottle one will receive.
Bottom Line: Doctor’s Best High Absorption CoQ10 is good, but it could be better. It is well known that health supplements can work differently for each individual, due to each body’s unique metabolism and makeup. To deliver optimal results, supplement manufacturers should make their formulas in the most effective way possible, leaving nothing to chance.
We did not find any ingredients in this product that would cause it to be unsafe. In general, this product is deemed to be a safe supplement if taken according to the proper recommendations. However, coenzyme Q10 has been known to interact with Warfarin. Any person taking Warfarin should consult a physician before using this product. Pregnant women, breastfeeding women or individuals under the age of 18 should also consult a healthcare professional before using this product.
The gelatin which is used as a packing material is derived from animals and therefore not suitable for vegetarian or vegan use.
Doctor’s Best High Absorption CoQ10 had the right idea in making this product by combining pure CoQ10, as Ubiquinol, with BioPerine®. It is also priced affordably which appeals to many consumers. When we consider the dosage of this product, however, we understand why the price is so low. There are manufacturers out there that offer a dosage more than double compared to this one. Additionally, MCT oil is excluded from this product which means CoQ10 will have a difficult time properly working in the body. On top of this, the manufacturer does not provide a guarantee which does cause some doubt in the efficacy of this product. This means you can’t try the product to see if it actually works for you. A confident money-back guarantee would allow you to try the product to see if it will really work for you.
Our concerns stem from the fact that this supplement does not contain MCT oil and does not provide a high serving of CoQ10 or BioPerine®. As a consumer, you are welcome to purchase this product as a runner-up to our Editor’s Choice, but we would question why you would want to.
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