Supplement guide

Ubiquinol

Learn about the uses, forms, amounts, and precautions for Ubiquinol. This guide brings the relevant conditions together so you can see who the information covers, how preparations differ, and what to consider before use.

Prepared by Dr. Edward M.Kim, PharmD · Clinical Director, SupplementSafety editorial team · Sources and editorial method

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What is it used for?

  • Helps to maintain and/or support cardiovascular health [Source note 2].

  • Helps to reduce the frequency of migraine headaches and associated symptoms such as nausea and vomiting, when taken as a prophylactic/preventative [Source note 3].

  • Source of (an) antioxidant(s)/Provides (an) antioxidant(s) [Source note 4].

  • Source of (an) antioxidant(s)/Provides (an) antioxidant(s) that help(s) fight/protect (cell) against/reduce (the oxidative effect of/the oxidative damage caused by/cell damage caused by) free radicals [Source note 5].

  • The above uses can be combined on the product label (e.g., Helps to maintain and support cardiovascular health and to reduce the frequency of migraine headaches and associated nausea and vomiting when taken as a preventative).

  • The terms 'Helps' or 'Helps to' can be used interchangeably on the label.

  • If Ubiquinol is combined with other active ingredients with antioxidant properties, there is an option to use the antioxidant claims in plural. The singular should be used when the product only contains one chemical substance (e.g., Ubiquinol) as the active ingredient associated with the antioxidant claim.

Who does this guide cover?

Adults 18 years and older

How is it taken?

Oral

Which forms are covered?

this reference excludes foods or food-like dosage forms as indicated in the Compendium of references Guidance Document.

Quantities

Antioxidant

Not to exceed 300 milligrams of Ubiquinol, per day [Source note 6].

Cardiovascular health

15 – 300 milligrams of Ubiquinol, per day [Source note 7].

Migraine prophylaxis/prevention

75 – 300 milligrams of Ubiquinol, per day [Source note 8].

How is it used?

The reference does not require an additional label statement in this section. This does not establish an absence of risk.

How long is it used?

Migraine prophylaxis/prevention

Use for at least 12 weeks to see beneficial effects [Source note 9].

Other uses

The reference does not require an additional label statement in this section. This does not establish an absence of risk.

Warnings and precautions

All products

  • Ask a healthcare professional before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

  • Ask a healthcare professional before use if you are taking blood pressure medication [Source note 10].

Products providing more than 100 mg of Ubiquinol, per day

Ask a healthcare professional before use if you are taking blood thinners [Source note 11].

Migraine prophylaxis/prevention

Ask a healthcare professional if migraine frequency increases and associated nausea and vomiting persist or worsen.

When should it be avoided?

The reference does not require an additional label statement in this section. This does not establish an absence of risk.

Possible side effects

The reference does not require an additional label statement in this section. This does not establish an absence of risk.

Storage

Must be established in accordance with the requirements described in the applicable product regulations.

Preparation details

Ingredient identity, preparation requirements, and other details that define the scope of this guide.

Ingredients and preparations
Table 1. Proper name(s), Common name(s), Source information
Proper name(s)Common name(s)Source information / Common name(s)Source information / Preparation(s)
UbiquinolUbiquinolUbiquinolSynthetic

References: Proper name: NIH 2024; Common name: NIH 2024; Source information: NIH 2024.

Other ingredients

Must be chosen from the current source ingredient database and must meet the limitations outlined in the database.

Preparation and quality requirements
  • The finished product specifications must be established in accordance with the requirements described in the source authority source’s product quality guidance.

  • The active ingredient must comply with the requirements outlined in the source ingredient database.

Guide change history

Updates to this SupplementSafety.org guide.

  1. Minor updates

    Updated guide wording, organization, and source presentation. Added our editorial change history.

  2. Initial release

    Initial SupplementSafety.org guide prepared from source reference material.

Validation: Not yet completed. Editorial updates do not constitute clinical validation.

Sources

Source information

This guide organizes source material about uses, preparations, amounts, and precautions. Read the conditions alongside each statement; the information may apply only to particular preparations or populations.

The source document includes supporting references. We have not independently summarized or assessed every cited study for this guide.

Source document version
January 30, 2026
Source captured
Aug 15, 2026
Editorial work
Editorial preparation. Independent clinical review has not been recorded for this guide.

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