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Coenzyme Q10 (Ubiquinone) Explained: Sources, Forms and Label Basics

By the Zespo team · Updated 26 October 2026


By the Zespo team · Updated 26 October 2026

Coenzyme Q10, usually shortened to CoQ10, is a vitamin-like compound found in nearly every cell of the body. Its scientific name, ubiquinone, comes from the word "ubiquitous", because it is found almost everywhere.

Where does CoQ10 come from?

The body makes its own CoQ10, and small amounts come from food such as organ meats, oily fish, nuts and vegetable oils. Supplement CoQ10 is usually produced by yeast fermentation.

Ubiquinone vs ubiquinol

CoQ10 exists in two forms: ubiquinone (the oxidised form, most common in supplements) and ubiquinol (the reduced form). Labels should say which one they contain.

Take it with food

CoQ10 is fat-soluble, so most labels suggest taking it with a meal that contains some fat.

What to check before you buy

  • The amount of each ingredient per serving, not just per capsule
  • How many capsules make one serving and how many servings are in the pack
  • Whether any ingredient sits inside an undisclosed "proprietary blend"
  • An FSSAI licence number and the veg/non-veg mark on the pack

Label facts: Zespo Coenzyme Q10 300 mg - 90 Veg Capsules

  • High strength: a full 300 mg in a single capsule
  • Fat-soluble - take with a meal containing some fat for better absorption
  • Made in India in a GMP-certified facility, FSSAI-licensed

See Zespo Coenzyme Q10 300 mg - 90 Veg Capsules on zespo.in · Also on Amazon.in (search "Zespo").

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Zespo products are food supplements, not medicines. This article is for general information and is not medical advice. Take supplements as directed on the label and speak to a qualified healthcare professional if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication or have a medical condition.


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