What the inspected softgel contains
The US Ultra 100 mg page lists 100 mg CoQ 10 and 68 mg vitaminE as dl-alpha tocopheryl acetate per softgel. Other ingredients include medium-chain triglycerides from palm oil, polysorbate 80, gelatin, glycerin and sorbitol. This describes that Ultra product, not every Qunol formulation. [1]
Why people take it, and what remains uncertain
CoQ 10 is involved in cellular energy processes, but a biological role does not prove a supplement is needed. Qunol markets Ultra for heart health and statin users. NCCIH reports that the overall evidence does not support CoQ 10 for statin-related muscle pain; an absorption comparison is not a demonstration that a product prevents heart events. [2][1]
Check medicines and the added nutrient
CoQ 10 can interact with warfarin and insulin and may be unsuitable with some cancer treatments. Imagine adding Ultra to a multivitamin: include its vitaminE in the combined intake and review medicines first. New muscle symptoms during statin treatment deserve clinical assessment rather than stopping the statin to try a supplement. [2][3]
| Detail | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 100mg CoQ10 | Ingredient amount in this softgel |
| 68mg vitaminE | Additional nutrient to include in totals |
| Absorption claim | Not equivalent clinical-outcome proof |
Sources for this article
- Ultra CoQ10, 100mg Softgels | Qunol
Source consulted: 2026-09-20. This is a reference resource, not a claim that we conducted the studies or tested a product. - Coenzyme Q10 | NCCIH
Source consulted: 2026-09-20. This is a reference resource, not a claim that we conducted the studies or tested a product. - Dietary Supplements: What You Need to Know
Source consulted: 2026-09-20. This is a reference resource, not a claim that we conducted the studies or tested a product.