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CoQ10 absorption takes place as follows:
- As a fat soluble nutrient, it
is emulsified with fats in the intestines and formed into
micelles for absorption into the gut
- After it is absorbed, it enters
the lymphatic system and travels to the blood stream
- Plasma levels peak within 5-10
hours and half-life is approximately 34 hours
- Maximal serum concentrations are
reached after about 3 weeks of continuous use
A critical factor in CoQ10 absorption
is the surface area available for interaction with bile
salts, the body's natural emulsifiers. CoQ10 in powder-filled
capsules taken with lipid-containing meals allows for it
to be solubilized by fats, enhancing surface area for emulsification
and absorption. CoQ10 dissolved in oil, such as our EPA/DHA-
CoQ10 softgels and liquid, is absorbed similarly but has
the advantage of being pre-solubilized in fat. This means
it does not require proximity to meals of lipid composition.
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Natural
Japanese CoQ10 Brochure
Provides detailed information on health benefits, recommendations,
pharmacokinetics and our extensive CoQ10 product family.
Available online and on our Finished Product Independent
Assays CD. You may also call to request your free brochure.
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Surface area is also increased with Hydrosoluble™
CoQ10, or Q-Gel¨. In this case, the particle size has been reduced
in the patented Bio-Solv™ process to a sub-micron size, greatly
enhancing the surface area of the CoQ10, which can be acted upon
by the natural emulsifers (bile salts) in the intestinal tract.
The advantage is enhanced micellization and absorption. Absorption
in this case is also independent of composition of meals.
In order to optimize bioactivity, each
CoQ10 product in our extensive product line contains only 100%
natural, fermented Japanese material. Natural CoQ10 is produced
by microbial (yeast or bacteria) fermentation, resulting in the
production of the desirable trans isomer, the form identical in
structure to CoQ10 made by the human body.
For educational purposes only. Consult
your physician for any health problems.
*These statements have not been evaluated
by the Food & Drug Administration. This product is not intended
to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
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