An essential co-enzyme for the normal functioning of all tissues

Without Q10, we just would not work. This essential co-enzyme occurs naturally within every single cell in our bodies – helping generate energy in our cells, and acting as an antioxidant against cell-damaging free radicals.

Around three-quarters of the body’s Q10 is made in the liver. After peaking between the ages of 20 and 25, our bodies’ Q10 production dwindles with age. This is particularly bad news for our energy-demanding hearts and skeletal muscles, which need adequate Q10 levels to function properly. Many people turn to co-enzyme Q10 supplements to maintain optimal levels in the body, but are unaware that there are vast differences in the quality of the products available on the market.

It’s all in the absorption

The body finds Q10 difficult to absorb its raw, crystal-like form. This is because it needs the Q10 to be delivered as individual molecules in order to absorb it properly. As a fat-soluble substance, the crystals maintain their structure in the (watery) gut – essentially passing through in their original form, without being broken down and absorbed.

Knowing this, many Q10 preparations come in the form of soft gel capsules containing Q10 mixed with oil. The absorption rate here is better, but still not great. A 2019 study examined seven different ubiquinone Q10 formulations with incredible results: the same Q10 raw material was used in all preparations, but the absorption rate varied hugely. The reason for this was evident when the formulas were examined under the microscope: their structures.

Pharma Nord’s pharmaceutical-grade Bio-Quinone Active Q10 came out on top, with an absorption rate 3-10 times higher than that of the other six competitors.* This is due to their highly-specialised patented heating process, which occurs after the Q10 is dissolved in a vegetable oil solution, and changes the Q10’s crystal-like structure to one similar to snowflakes. As a result, the Q10 crystals can dissolve entirely at normal body temperature into single molecules – forming a homogenous mixture that the body can easily absorb. These results are proof of more than 30 years of meticulous product development – with a specific focus on bioavailability and quality, that works.

Bio-Quinone Q10 Phyto™ is Pharma Nord’s vegan-friendly version of their original Q10 capsules. The same patented process and quality ingredients, enclosed in new 100% plant-based softgel capsules.

*López-Lluch G, et al. Bioavailability of coenzyme Q10 supplements depends on carrier lipids and solubilization. Nutrition 2019;57:133-40.

References: https://www.pharmanord.co.uk/all-products/daily-supplements/q10-gold-new

Why Pharma Nord?

Many health supplement brands offer products made with poor quality ingredients, that don’t store well, and offer little to no real absorption.

Pharma Nord products are different:

• Beginning with the raw materials. All ingredients are meticulously analysed by their own laboratory, to ensure their first-rate quality.
• What’s inside counts. All tablets and capsules are checked for consistency to ensure they each contain the right amount of active ingredients.
• Higher standards. All products are pharmaceutical-grade quality, and therefore subject to tighter controls than other food supplement brands.
• The gold-standard of researchers worldwide. Pharma Nord’s products are heavily documented and have been used in countless scientific studies due to their superior quality and bioavailability.
• Delivering a real therapeutic benefit. Products are created based on real world evidence, to ensure consumers can actually obtain health-promoting effects from using them.
• Quality until the end. With blister-packed protection and a long shelf life.