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MitoQ

Mitochondria-targeted ubiquinone (CoQ10 analog).

Overview

Mitochondria-targeted ubiquinone (CoQ10 analog).

Natural sources
    Common forms

      Mechanism of action

      Triphenylphosphonium cation concentrates in mitochondria.

      Pathways

        Effects on the body

        Organ system effects

        Evidence-based benefits

        Improves vascular function in older adults

        Moderate evidence

        Potential side effects

        Common
        • · GI upset
        Rare
          Serious

            Drug interactions

            No notable interactions reported.

            Supplement interactions

            Pairs well with

            None listed.

            Avoid combining with

            No specific avoidances listed.

            Dosing & bioavailability

            Typical dose
            10–20 mg

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            Scientific evidence (8)

            RCTHypertension · 2018

            MitoQ vascular function

            Rossman MJ, et al.

            20 older adults

            Key findings

            Improved endothelial function 42%.

            Open study
            Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

            PubMed: MitoQ — Improves vascular function in older adults

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            Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

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            Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

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            Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

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            Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

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            Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

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            Systematic reviewGoogle Scholar · 1970

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