Coenzyme Q10 is not only a powerful antioxidant but is above all vital for the energy supply to all body cells, especially those of heart and muscles. Coenzyme Q10 supplies the ATP, the chemical storage form of energy, with the necessary electrons. It is important that the heart of people young and old always has access to sufficient coenzyme Q10. For elite athletes to deliver a top performance, and for older people even for day-to-day activities.

Kaneka Q10 has been used worldwide for more than 25 years. In 2006, a further study was carried out on human beings, on the basis of which a dosage of 900 mg per day was identified as entirely safe. Coenzyme Q10 is amongst the so-called ‘GRAS’ substances: Generally Recognised As Safe, the safest label a substance can obtain. Plantina Coenzyme Q10 is listed in the Dutch Security System Food Supplements Top Athletes (NZVT). It is also tested by the Sporthochschule in Cologne and TNO. 

The three substances work together, each with their own specific function. It is therefore not possible to clearly determine which substance or combination should be taken by preference. The general recommendation, for a maintenance dose, is to opt for L-carnitine (certainly for vegetarians) and/or coenzyme Q10. For active people (sport), D-ribose is the preferred substance.

The raw material used for Plantina Coenzyme Q10 is Kaneka-Q10. The Plantina Coenzyme Q10 contains the fermented form. This form is identical to the Q10 occurring naturally in the body (all-trans; no synthetic cis-isomer). Kaneka, Japan, is the only company in the world capable of producing this form of coenzyme Q10. 

Practically all academic studies using coenzyme Q10 anywhere in the world have studied Kaneka-Q10. Because it is forbidden in law to refer to the effectiveness of any food supplement, including Kaneka-Q10, in the event of illness, we must suffice with referring to:

Mizuno K, Tanaka M, Nozaki S, Mizuma H, Ataka S, Tahara T, Sugino T, Shirai T, Kajimoto Y, Kuratsune H, Kajimoto O, Watanabe Y. Antifatigue effects of coenzyme Q10 during physical fatigue. Nutrition 2008; 24(4):293-299 

Kon M, Tanabe K, Akimoto T, Kimura F, Tanimura Y, Shimizu K, Okamoto T, Kono I. Reducing exercise-induced muscular injury in kendo athletes with supplementation of coenzyme Q10. Br J Nutr 2008 Feb 20; 1-7 [Epub ahead of print] 

The safety of Kaneka-Q10 has been determined in a number of safety studies, including:

Zita C, Overvad K, Mortensen SA, Sindberg CD, Moesgaard S, Hunter DA. Serum coenzyme Q10 concentrations in healthy men supplemented with 30 mg or 100 mg coenzyme Q10 for two months in a randomised controlled study. Biofactors 2003; 18(1-4):185-93

Ikematsu H, Nakamura K, Harashima S, Fujii K, Fukutomi N. Safety assessment of coenzyme Q10 (Kaneka Q10) in healthy subjects: a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial. Regul Toxicol Pharmacol 2006; 44(3):212-8   
 

Coenzyme Q10   50 mg (ubiquinon)
For daily maintenance
As a powerful fat-soluble antioxidant and energy supplier. Protects and helps the cells produce ATP.

Coenzyme Q10 forte 150 mg (ubiquinon)
For special circumstances
To be used in advance of major exertion (both mental and physical), stress and fatigue.

Coenzyme Q10-H active 50 mg (ubiquinol)
Above all for older people
Immediately biologically available; is the bioactive form. The chemical structure formula for ubiquinol differs from classical coenzyme Q10 in that it contains the H (hydrogen) atom.

Plantina Coenzym Q10 50 mg is availiable in packaging units of 90 or 240 softgelcapsules

Moderate exertion: 1 capsule 50 mg per day, preferably during or shortly after the meal.      
Harder exertion: 1 capsule 50 mg extra, 30 minutes before; or 1 x daily 150 mg                    
 For older people: 2 x daily capsule 50 mg to 1 x daily one capsule 150 mg, preferably during or shortly after the meal.