Thorne CoQ10 100 mg Review

Thorne CoQ10 100 mg is sold as a 60 count gelcap supply, with a serving size of one gelcap and 60 servings per container. The page describes the product as a way to support cardiovascular and neurological health, cellular energy production, and healthy aging with a well-absorbed form of CoQ10. CoQ10 is described as an essential nutrient for cellular energy production that supports heart, brain, and immune function, in addition to providing antioxidant support. The page states that Thorne CoQ10 contains coenzyme Q10 in the form of ubiquinone. CoQ10 is described as a nutrient found in the mitochondria of cells that provides support against oxidative stress and plays a role in the body's production of cellular energy. The page notes that CoQ10 is particularly supportive for the cells of the heart, liver, brain, kidney, and muscles, and that CoQ10 levels decline with age and can be depleted by certain medications. The listed benefits include support for energy level and exercise stamina, support for heart rhythm, blood vessel function, and healthy blood pressure, promotion of healthy aging through mitochondrial function, a role in protecting against oxidative stress by enhancing glutathione activity, and support for a healthy inflammatory response. The product is described as an optimally absorbed, proprietary, lipid-based, non-crystalline form of coenzyme Q10, with enhanced absorption over dry powder, oil, nanoparticle, and liposomal preparations. The page states the product has been third-party tested and certified to verify that what is in the package matches the label and contains no unsafe levels of contaminants such as heavy metals, pesticides, and microorganisms. The warnings section states the product is contraindicated for anyone with a history of hypersensitivity to its ingredients. It notes the monoglycerides are derived from soy but contain no soy protein. Pregnant users are advised to consult a health-care practitioner before use. The page reports no known adverse interactions or contraindications at publication date. The FAQ states the product may suit adults seeking support for cellular energy, cardiovascular health, brain function, and healthy aging, and that each softgel provides 100 mg of coenzyme Q10 as optimally absorbed, non-crystalline ubiquinone. The page also describes the difference between this ubiquinone product and Thorne Ubiquinol, noting the body can convert between both forms as needed.

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Tier ⓘ
Tier 2 · Rank 7
Tier 2 · Researched. Human studies show improvement in an aging-related function or a specific goal, and the reviews agree. Rank 7 within Tier 2 for Healthy Aging; 21 of 143 overall. Tiers run from 1, the strongest evidence, to 5. How we grade →
Evidence ⓘ
83 /100
How strongly the evidence says this product works: human studies count most, then real reviews, then our biohacker panel.
Positive Reviews
93% of 1,640
Biohacker Mentions
8 of 10
Cost per month
$27

Study, Trial or Testing Result Summary

Members Only25 human studies · 19 improved
25 human studies19 improved4 no effect3,822 people studied

Each gelcap gives 100 mg of coenzyme Q10, and the record lists 200 mg a day, a full dose compared with the studies. In a four-year trial of 403 older adults low in selenium, 200 mg a day of coenzyme Q10 taken with selenium raised a selenium protein that was linked to longer telomeres, less inflammation, better quality of life and fewer deaths. This product does not contain selenium [1]. In 100 trained adults, 200 mg a day of the ubiquinol form for two weeks lowered oxidative damage after exercise, including damage to genetic material, compared with placebo [2]. In 40 patients with early sepsis, 200 mg a day lowered markers of inflammation and oxidative damage [3]. In 33 healthy adults, 50 or 150 mg a day for 12 weeks reduced wrinkles but did not change skin moisture [4]. A review of 20 trials in women with ovarian aging found coenzyme Q10 worked best among antioxidants for egg retrieval and pregnancy rates [5]. However, in 40 healthy older adults, 400 mg a day for 12 weeks raised blood levels but did not improve muscle energy, blood sugar control, fitness or body composition [6]. No study measured a reversal of biological age. Animal and cell studies are never counted.

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Review Totals and Summary

Members Only1,640 reviews · 93% positive
1,640 reviews · Amazon 1,184 · Vitacost 214 · Thorne 165 · Walmart 77
93% positive4% neutral3% negative

Across the two stores, Thorne CoQ10 100 mg shows 1563 ratings in total, and the themes below come from the written reviews that could be read on their pages, which amounted to about five individual reviews per store plus one AI-generated overview on Thorne.com. Quality is the most common praise. Reviewers call it a high quality, great product and a top brand for CoQ10, and one says the quality is excellent. The ingredients are described as clean and clinically proven. Several reviewers say it is a Thorne product that is worth its price, though one notes it is slightly more expensive. Brand trust comes up repeatedly: one buyer trusts the company based on its reputation, another calls Thorne a go-to brand, and another says all Thorne supplements are great quality. One reviewer says it is their first bottle from the brand and they were very happy with the purchase. Some say it is exactly as expected. On benefits, the Thorne.com overview says customers praise its effectiveness for energy, heart health and cell health. One reviewer says they seem to have more physical energy, especially after gym workouts, and recover quickly after intense exercise. That person takes it together with acetyl L-carnitine and alpha lipoic acid. A Vitacost review repeats the product description, calling it perfect for daily cellular repair and cardiovascular vitality, boosting energy, supporting heart health and combating aging. One Vitacost reviewer calls it an amazing supplement and says it is perfect for helping with getting pregnant, especially for people over 35. That is a single reviewer's own experience, not something the page establishes. Who it seems to suit: people who want a daily-routine supplement from a trusted brand, gym-goers looking for energy and recovery, and couples; one reviewer and their husband both added it to their daily routine. Another reviewer says it fits well into a daily routine after using it for a while. Complaints are few. The Thorne.com overview notes a recurring complaint that some customers find the capsules and pills too large. In contrast, Vitacost reviewers say the capsules are easy to swallow, so experience with size seems to vary. One Thorne.com reviewer criticises the company website, calling it the worst, and says they will buy in stores instead; this concerns the website, not the supplement. The readable Vitacost reviews contain no complaints about taste, size or effectiveness. Taste is not discussed anywhere, and there is little detail on dosage or long-term results because many reviews are very short, such as "great product" and "Good." On the star ratings, the Vitacost page averages 4.7 stars, with 172 five-star, 28 four-star, 11 three-star, no two-star and 3 one-star ratings. The written Vitacost reviews were all posted by iHerb Customers and labeled as originally posted on iHerb.com, and were dated June 20 to June 28, 2026. No reviews of other forms such as gummies or powder were noted in the summaries, so nothing had to be left out on that count; this account covers the softgels only. Overall the written feedback is positive, centered on quality, brand trust, daily use, and for some an energy boost, with capsule size the one product-related complaint.

Biohacker Summary

Members Only8 of 10 recommend it
8 of 10 biohackers on our panel recommend it

Coenzyme Q10 is the main ingredient here, and the panel leans favorable: three of the ten say they take it daily, and several others recommend it, mostly to support the mitochondria, which make energy in cells, and to fight oxidative stress, with some also citing heart health, fatigue, brain health, and sperm quality. Doses people mention run from 100 to 400 mg a day, with 300 mg a common personal dose and a few going higher, and one advises taking it with a fatty meal, ideally dinner. Several point to the ubiquinol form, and one stresses forms that absorb well, while others say to pair it with PQQ or omega-3 or get it from foods like organ meat and fatty fish. A few take it because meds can lower its levels, but one says good data is lacking that it prevents muscle symptoms from meds, another says there is no real evidence it extends lifespan, and one panelist said they stopped taking it while looking for an easier solution.

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  • Dr. Eric Berg · Coenzyme Q10 · neutral
    • 18 Oct 2026 · neutral · YouTube ↗
      Mentions that grass-fed liver has coenzyme Q10.
    • 2 Oct 2026 · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Recommends that anyone with a med prescription should also take coenzyme Q10, specifically the ubiquinol form, to support heart and muscle function.
    • 10 Sep 2026 · neutral · Facebook ↗
      Notes that Merck filed a patent for a med combined with coenzyme Q10, but never added it back into the formula, and that major heart organizations do not recommend taking coenzyme Q10 alongside meds.
    • 5 Sep 2026 · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Recommends taking coenzyme Q10, specifically ubiquinol, to prevent the side effects of meds, especially for those experiencing muscle weakness, pain, fatigue, or exercise intolerance. He suggests a dose of 200 to 400 mg, or even up to 1200 mg a day for some individuals.
    • 18 Jun 2026 · neutral · YouTube ↗
      Mentions that coenzyme Q10 supports the heart and mitochondria as a powerful antioxidant, and meds deplete its production.
    • 3 Jun 2026 · recommends · YouTube ↗
      States that coenzyme Q10 has been known to help people with fibromyalgia feel better.
    • 30 May 2026 · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Recommends Coenzyme Q10, especially for those on meds, as it's a key nutrient for energy in the mitochondria and works with vitamin E and selenium, and suggests taking it at lunch with a meal.
    • 27 Apr 2026 · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Recommends coenzyme Q10 as a remedy for long COVID.
    • 18 Feb 2026 · neutral · YouTube ↗
      Mentions that meds block coenzyme Q10 and refers to another video where he discusses it.
    • 28 Nov 2025 · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Dr. Berg highlights coenzyme Q10 as a key essential nutrient for mitochondria in the heart, and recommends taking it if on meds, as meds deplete this nutrient.
  • Dave Asprey · Coenzyme Q10 · uses
    • 1 Sep 2026 · uses · YouTube ↗
      States he takes 300 mg of Coenzyme Q10 every day for 20 years because it is necessary for mitochondria to function and is important for longevity, noting that meds lower it.
    • 16 May 2026 · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Recommends coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) to support mitochondria, as it helps generate energy and fights oxidative stress.
    • 6 Feb 2025 · neutral · YouTube ↗
      Mentions that there are methylation genes for Coenzyme Q10 that convert it to ubiquinol.
    • 14 Dec 2024 · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Suggests taking Coenzyme Q10 to optimize mitochondria.
    • 29 Sep 2024 · neutral · YouTube ↗
      Mentions Coenzyme Q10 as something that can change blood viscosity, alongside sunlight and earthing.
    • 2 May 2024 · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Includes Coenzyme Q10 as a helpful addition to a med protocol.
    • 31 Aug 2023 · uses · YouTube ↗
      Used to give his dog coenzyme Q10 for mitochondrial function.
    • 5 May 2023 · neutral · YouTube ↗
      Dave Asprey mentions Coenzyme Q10 as something one might take to boost ATP production.
    • 6 May 2022 · uses · YouTube ↗
      Dave Asprey mentions that Coenzyme Q10 is a big deal for a lot of people regarding energy.
    • 25 Sep 2020 · neutral · YouTube ↗
      Mentions Coenzyme Q10 as one of the micronutrients that can help protect the glycocalyx.
  • Andrew Huberman · Coenzyme Q10 · uses
    • 6 Jul 2026 · uses · YouTube ↗
      Personally takes Omega-3 and Coenzyme Q10 every day, noting they are known to support cardiovascular health, cellular health and energy, and brain health.
    • 8 Jun 2026 · uses · YouTube ↗
      Personally takes coenzyme Q10 every day, noting it supports cardiovascular health, cellular health, energy, and brain health.
    • 23 Jun 2025 · neutral · YouTube ↗
      Discusses a study where probiotics, magnesium orotate, and coenzyme Q10 showed a short-term improvement in symptoms of major depression.
    • 23 Jan 2023 · neutral · Podcast ↗
      Discusses Coenzyme Q10 as a fertility supplement.
    • 23 Jan 2023 · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Recommends Coenzyme Q10 at 100 to 400 milligrams per day, taken with a meal containing fat, ideally dinner, to improve sperm quality by supporting mitochondrial health, which is vital for sperm formation and fertilization.
    • 9 Jan 2023 · recommends · YouTube ↗
      States that coenzyme Q10 should be taken with food.
    • Date not recorded · neutral · Website ↗
      Mentions Coenzyme Q10 as a tool for fertility.
    • Date not recorded · uses · Website ↗
      Andrew Huberman says he personally takes AG1's new Omega-3 Coenzyme Q10 product every day, noting that Omega-3 and Coenzyme Q10 are known to support cardiovascular health, cellular health, energy, and brain health.
    • Date not recorded · neutral · Website ↗
      Andrew Huberman notes that some papers suggest coenzyme Q10 might be beneficial for egg quality.
  • Thomas DeLauer · Coenzyme Q10 · uses
    • 30 Jun 2026 · uses · YouTube ↗
      States that coenzyme Q10 is one of his favorite compounds for the mitochondria, and it is found in sardines.
    • 29 Jun 2026 · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Recommends getting coenzyme Q10 from good quality red meat and organ meat, or through supplementation, to act as an electron catcher in the mitochondria, optimizing energy production and reducing oxidative stress.
    • 16 Jun 2026 · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Recommends utilizing coenzyme Q10 to support mitochondrial function and the electron transport chain, making hydration more effective.
    • 10 Jun 2026 · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Recommends coenzyme Q10 as a runner-up for energy and mitochondrial function, explaining it's an electron carrier in the mitochondrial chain that focuses on the last complex, creating a bigger net to catch electrons and reduce oxidative stress.
    • 30 May 2026 · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Recommends Coenzyme Q10 for fatigue, stating it's essential for electron transport, ATP regeneration, and reducing oxidative stress, and can be found in organ meats, fatty fish, pistachios, and sesame seeds.
    • 12 Jul 2025 · neutral · YouTube ↗
      Mentions Coenzyme Q10 as a micronutrient essential for the complex biological workings of metabolism in the mitochondria.
    • 1 Nov 2023 · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Recommends 300-600mg of Coenzyme Q10 for those intermittent fasting or on low carb, to help utilize fuel better, support heart health, and strengthen mitochondrial function by improving the proton gradient.
    • 3 Apr 2023 · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Recommends Coenzyme Q10 for people who are fasting or on a ketogenic diet, explaining that it helps fuel the electron transport chain, leading to more efficient energy processing and increased energy during OMAD and the eating period.
    • 11 Feb 2023 · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Recommends 300 to 600 milligrams of Coenzyme Q10 during the eating period to help the electron transport chain and utilize food for energy.
    • 31 Jan 2023 · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Notes that Coenzyme Q10 is good for mitochondrial health and energy, and there's growing evidence linking it to nitric oxide production, suggesting a supplement if one doesn't get enough from meat.
  • Dr. Mark Hyman · Coenzyme Q10 · recommends
    • 4 May 2026 · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Mentions that coenzyme Q10 is important in mitochondrial function and can be a factor in migraines.
    • 30 Jul 2025 · stopped · YouTube ↗
      Tried coenzyme Q10 as part of a meticulous effort to address energy and metabolism issues, but implies they no longer use it as they were looking for an easier solution.
    • 19 Jun 2024 · uses · YouTube ↗
      Included coenzyme Q10 in a mitochondrial rejuvenation program to support mitochondrial function.
    • 31 May 2023 · neutral · YouTube ↗
      States that mitochondria need coenzyme Q10 and that PQQ has been shown to work very well with it.
    • 12 Apr 2023 · recommends · YouTube ↗
      States that coenzyme Q10 can be very helpful if fatigue is a significant problem, and is a mitochondrial support for energy recovery.
    • 2 Dec 2022 · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Recommends Coenzyme Q10 for better mitochondrial function, lower inflammation, improved insulin sensitivity, and blood sugar, especially for those taking meds or experiencing age-related decline in CoQ10 production.
    • 9 Jul 2022 · uses · YouTube ↗
      Takes Coenzyme Q10, believing it affects the mitochondria and the aging process, even without full scientific confirmation.
    • 25 May 2022 · uses · YouTube ↗
      Mentions that coenzyme Q10 was part of the mitochondrial therapy that helped a child with autism improve, and later states it is a key component of mitochondrial supplementation.
    • 1 Apr 2022 · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Recommends coenzyme Q10 for mitochondrial repair, stating that high doses of 200 to 400 milligrams a day are needed, spread out with food.
    • 16 Mar 2022 · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Recommends Coenzyme Q10 for mitochondrial function, especially for fatigue and heart problems, at doses of 200 to 400 milligrams a day, spread out as 100 milligrams three or four times a day with food, noting its safety and effectiveness for conditions like migraine headaches.
  • Ben Greenfield · Coenzyme Q10 · neutral
    • 16 Dec 2025 · neutral · Instagram ↗
      Discusses Coenzyme Q10 as an ingredient that MitoQ uses in a mitochondria-directed form, noting that standard CoQ10 rarely achieves movement past the cell membrane and into mitochondria.
    • 20 Nov 2025 · neutral · Facebook ↗
      Discusses Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) in the context of MitoQ Pure being an upgraded form of it.
    • 11 Apr 2024 · stopped · YouTube ↗
      Is currently using CoQ10 because any type of a med, including natural ones like red yeast rice extract, can deplete the body's coenzyme Q10 levels, affecting mitochondrial health.
    • 14 Sep 2023 · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Is a big proponent of crystal-free coenzyme Q10, explaining that most CoQ10 products have poor absorption due to crystallization, and recommends Pharma Nord's patented process for keeping CoQ10 in solution, which achieves three to ten times higher plasma levels.
    • 10 Aug 2023 · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Recommends coenzyme Q10 for lung repair, highlighting its importance for mitochondrial and cardiopulmonary function, especially for those exposed to pollution or who have smoked.
    • 4 Aug 2023 · uses · YouTube ↗
      Takes coenzyme Q10 in the morning for heart disease.
    • 24 Jun 2023 · uses · YouTube ↗
      Is currently using CoQ10 because meds, whether prescription or natural like red yeast rice extract, can strip the body of coenzyme Q10 levels.
    • 6 Oct 2022 · recommends · Podcast ↗
      Suggests it is smart to include Coenzyme Q10 for reducing fatigue, referencing a systematic review and meta-analysis.
    • 25 Jul 2019 · warns · YouTube ↗
      Believes Coenzyme Q10 is probably beneficial for 80-year-olds with cardiac issues, but not great for most people, as they are not deficient in it when aging starts around 30-35.
    • 6 Jun 2019 · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Recommends a stack of Coenzyme Q10, MitoQ, and PQQ for mitochondrial support, noting that supplements stacking all three are available on Amazon.
  • Siim Land · Coenzyme Q10 · neutral
    • 12 Jun 2023 · neutral · YouTube ↗
      Describes Coenzyme Q10 as a mitochondrial supportive supplement that may increase energy production, but notes there isn't actual lifespan or longevity evidence for it.
    • 22 Sep 2021 · uses · YouTube ↗
      Takes 300 milligrams of Coenzyme Q10 daily as a supplement, noting it helps with energy production, fat oxidization, heart health, and longevity.
  • Peter Attia · Coenzyme Q10 · neutral
    • 7 Nov 2022 · neutral · YouTube ↗
      Notes there isn't good data that Coenzyme Q10 prevents a med Associated muscle symptoms, but doesn't object if patients want to take it because it makes them feel better about taking a med.
  • Dr. Rhonda Patrick · Coenzyme Q10 · neutral
    • Date not recorded · neutral · Website ↗
      A daily dose of coenzyme Q10 reduces blood pressure by about 4mmHg systolic and 3mmHg diastolic in people with type 2 diabetes, potentially lowering cardiovascular risk.

RAL Summary

Members OnlyTier 2 for Healthy Aging

Most human trials of coenzyme Q10 show improvement in aging markers such as oxidative damage, inflammation and skin wrinkles [2][1][4], and 93% of 1650 reviews are positive, which meets tier 2; no trial showed biological age reversal.

Where the evidence disagrees: 4 of the 25 human studies found no effect.

More Details

Members OnlyBody systems · Combine with · Possible side effects

Body systems: Cellular energy and mitochondria, Immune system, Skin, Reproductive system, Muscular system

Combine with: CoQ10 supports mitochondrial electron transport and acts as a lipid-soluble antioxidant, which fits cellular aging support. Stack it with PQQ to support mitochondrial biogenesis, and with NAD+ precursors such as nicotinamide riboside or NMN to support cellular energy metabolism and DNA repair enzymes (sirtuins, PARPs). Add alpha-lipoic acid and glutathione or NAC for complementary antioxidant recycling, and magnesium and B vitamins (B2, B3) as cofactors for mitochondrial enzymes. Take with a fat-containing meal for better absorption. Omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin E may further protect membranes from oxidative damage. If you take meds, CoQ10 is particularly helpful, as meds can lower endogenous CoQ10 levels. Check with a clinician if you use meds or meds, since CoQ10 can interact with them.

Possible side effects: No major side effects reported in the studies; some reviewers find the capsules too large to swallow comfortably.

Supplement Facts

Coenzyme Q-10 100 mg
Supplement Facts
Serving Size 1 Gelcap(s)
Servings Per Container 60
Amount Per Serving% Daily Value
Calories10
Total Fat1 g
Protein0.5 g
Coenzyme Q-10100 mg†
† Daily Value not established.

Other ingredients: Bovine Gelatin, Water, Purified, Glycerin, Lycopene, Turmeric, Conjugated Linoleic Acid, Flaxseed Oil, Soy Monoglycerides.

Directions: Suggested use: Take 1 gelcap one to two times daily or as recommended by your healthcare practitioner.

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Graded November 5, 2026 by the Reverse Age Lab evidence engine, from human studies, real reviews and our biohacker panel. How we grade. Is this medical advice? No. Rala organizes the published evidence; go over any change with your doctor, especially if you take meds.