COMPARATIVE IN VITRO RELEASE STUDY OF UBIQUINONE, UBIQUINOL ACETATE, AND DELT UBIQUINOL ACETATE

Valsaraj T. V.*, Sreya E. S., Meera S. Kumar, Aavani Vasanth

ABSTRACT

Ubiquinone is the oxidized form of Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) and has been the industry standard for supplementation for decades. In the body’s energy production cycle, Ubiquinone’s primary role is to accept electrons.[1] However, it faces a significant biological hurdle: it is a large, fat-soluble molecule that is notoriously difficult for the digestive system to absorb. Furthermore, for the body to use it as an antioxidant, it must first be converted into its reduced form, Ubiquinol.[2] As we age or face chronic health stress, the body’s efficiency in performing `this conversion typically declines, often making standard Ubiquinone less effective for older adults or those with metabolic concerns.[3]

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