GNC CoQ-10
Pros
Cons
Today we review GNC CoQ-10. This enzyme has been shown in studies to help improve your heart health and lower your blood pressure. This supplement claims to help do just that by replenishing the levels of CoQ10 in your body that may have been depleted by statin drugs.
What’s in GNC CoQ-10?
The only listed main ingredient in these capsules is 100 mg of CoQ10. Through our research, we know that this is a lower dose than recommended by doctors. The daily suggested amount of CoQ10 is 250 mg, which is more than double the amount per capsule. It is also missing BioPerine, which is an important ingredient to help everything absorb into your body correctly. Without the correct dose or the correct additions to this product, this supplement may prove ineffective.
How Do You Use GNC CoQ-10?
The manufacturer suggests that each dose should be taken after a meal. They also say that you can take one to four capsules per dose. While taking extra pills will help you reach the doctor recommended dose, with the capsules only having 100 mg, you can not reach the exact recommended dose, and studies have shown that less than 250 mg per day is ineffective, while more than the 250 mg could be dangerous. The way this supplement is dosed, it is very difficult to reach the correct, clinical recommendation.
The Cost
This supplement comes in bottles of 60 or 120 capsules. The 60 capsule bottle costs $18.99 and the 120 capsule bottle costs $34.99. This is slightly cheaper than other similar supplements, but there is also less than the effective amount of CoQ10 in each capsule. If you choose to set this product to an auto shipment, you will receive free shipping and 10% off of the first recurring order. Typically, these auto-shipment programs are very difficult to cancel, and you may get charged again for product you may decide you do not want.
Is There a Guarantee?
The manufacturer does offer a 30-day money back guarantee for its products. If you change your mind within 30 days of your order date, you can request a refund of your purchase price, excluding shipping and any other fees. Most dietary supplements take time to build up in your system, and therefore 30 days may not be enough time to see whether this product will be effective or not. The manufacturer also requests that original boxes should be included with the return, so it is important to not throw them away.
The Conclusion of Our GNC CoQ-10 Review
There are a few things we liked about GNC CoQ-10. The main ingredient of this capsule is CoQ10, and the cost of the capsules are slightly less expensive than similar supplements that help with the cardiovascular system. Unfortunately, we have many concerns about this supplement. While only having CoQ10 can be a positive, it is not in the correct dosage in these capsules. There is also no BioPerine to help with absorption. The guarantee offered by the manufacturer is also very short which will not allow you to give this supplement a fair trial to see whether or not it will work for you. For these reasons, we cannot recommend this supplement to help improve your heart health.