CoQ10, menopause and what the latest research tells us
A change in my attention
To better understand the emerging research around CoQ10 and menopause, I spoke to Mélissa Olivadoti, Ph.D., CMPP, President at Assisi Consulting LLC And Consultant in Medical Affairs toA Kaneka Nutrientsworld leader in the production of high quality ubiquinol.
Melissa says: “When women think about menopause, they often think about managing changes in their sleep, mood, and cycle. But there’s another side to the story: Estrogen is a powerful antioxidant that protects the body from free radicals and oxidative stress. A decrease in estrogen can expose women to higher levels of oxidative stress.”
It’s there antioxidants like ubiquinol, a type of CoQ10 – and by extension, reference suppliers like Kaneka Nutrients – participate more and more in the chat.
Ubiquinol, a natural antioxidant, is found in almost every cell in the body and in the blood. It plays a central role in cellular energy production inside mitochondria, while also helping to protect cells from oxidative stress. The body naturally produces ubiquinolbut levels decrease with agethis is why interest in supplementation tends to increase in midlife.
One particularly interesting thing is the distinction between ubiquinone and ubiquinol. Ubiquinone is the oxidized form of CoQ10, while ubiquinol is the active form of antioxidant that the body can use directly. Melissa says: “Ubiquinol levels decrease with age because the body becomes less efficient at converting ubiquinone to ubiquinol, and it becomes depleted more quickly because it neutralizes higher levels of free radicals over time. Taking a supplement that already contains ubiquinol can be an effective way to maintain healthy levels in the body.”
If you are new to the conversation, our guide to ubiquinol vs ubiquinone describes this in more detail, including differences in absorption and what to look for in a high-quality supplement.
It should also be noted that not all CoQ10 supplements are created equal. The quality, stability and bioavailability of ubiquinol are extremely importantparticularly because antioxidants are sensitive compounds that can degrade if they are poorly manufactured or stored. This is why complement brands using Kaneka Ubiquinol – a formula recommended by practitioners and backed by decades of research – often tops lists of recommendations.
So what does the latest research tell us about CoQ10 for menopause?
Towards Melissa OlivadottiPh.D., CMPP
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