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Skin supplement · Antioxidant

Coenzyme Q10

Also searched as: CoQ10 · ubiquinone · ubiquinol · ubidecarenone

A compound in cell energy production that the body makes itself. Skin evidence is early, and no verified human skin trial result is listed here.

Vanu Health Research Team · Updated

What is Coenzyme Q10?

Coenzyme Q10 is made in the body and is part of the mitochondrial energy chain. Supplements come as ubiquinone or ubiquinol.

What it does for skin

No verified human trial result for oral CoQ10 on skin is listed here.

What the research shows

No verified human trial results are listed here yet.

Forms, amounts and limits

No dose is established for skin on this page. Follow the product label and ask a clinician.

Safety

Ask a clinician before use if you take prescription medicines.

Talk to a doctor or pharmacist before starting any supplement, especially if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, have a medical condition or take medicines.

Questions

Should I take CoQ10 for wrinkles?

Human skin evidence is early, and no verified trial result is listed here. Ask a clinician before using it for skin.

Sources

    General information, not medical advice. Vanu Health does not sell this supplement. Read our terms.