If you are over 40 and have ever discussed heart health with a doctor in Germany or Austria, there is a good chance Coenzyme Q10 came up. Known as CoQ10 or Ubiquinone, this fat-soluble compound plays a fundamental role in cellular energy production — and its natural decline with age has made it one of the most-researched supplements in cardiovascular medicine.
CoQ10 is found in virtually every cell of the human body, with the highest concentrations in organs that demand the most energy: the heart, liver, and kidneys. It plays two critical roles:
According to EFSA (European Food Safety Authority), CoQ10 contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism — one of the few supplement claims that has passed rigorous EU scientific scrutiny.
The body synthesises CoQ10 naturally, but this capacity decreases significantly from the age of 40 onwards. Research suggests that by age 70–80, CoQ10 levels in heart tissue may be 50–60% lower than in young adults. This decline is accelerated by:
The most significant clinical evidence for CoQ10 in cardiovascular support comes from the Q-SYMBIO trial — a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled multicentre study published in JACC: Heart Failure in 2014. The trial followed 420 patients with severe heart failure over two years, using 300mg of CoQ10 daily.
The Q-SYMBIO results showed meaningful differences in the primary endpoints — making it a landmark study that is frequently cited in European cardiology circles and referenced by German and Austrian practitioners.
Note: These findings apply to patients with existing heart failure under medical supervision. CoQ10 as a food supplement is not intended to treat or cure any disease.
Studies investigating CoQ10 supplementation typically use doses between 100mg and 300mg per day. Our CoQ10 capsules deliver 100mg of Ubiquinone per capsule, with a recommended dose of 1–2 capsules daily.
We offer a 90-capsule pack — equivalent to a full 3-month supply at the standard 1-capsule daily dose. This is significantly better value than the 60-capsule packs common among competitors, and supports the consistent long-term use that the research suggests is important.
If you or a family member takes statin medication for cholesterol management, CoQ10 supplementation deserves particular attention. Statins inhibit an enzyme (HMG-CoA reductase) that is also involved in CoQ10 biosynthesis. Several cardiologists in Germany and Austria now recommend CoQ10 alongside statin therapy, though this should always be discussed with your prescribing physician.
CoQ10 is most beneficial when taken consistently over several months with a meal containing fat (as it is fat-soluble). Our 90-capsule pack provides exactly this: a convenient 3-month supply with no compromise on dose or quality.
All Dr Gabriel’s capsules are vegan, gluten-free, soy-free, and produced under GMP-compliant conditions. Every purchase is backed by our 60-day money-back guarantee.
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